Pretoria Capitals v Paarl Royals, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 12th Match, SA20, 2025

SA20 12th Match: Pretoria Capitals v Paarl Royals at Centurion, January 18, 2025
Pretoria Capitals
PC
212/5 (20)
Paarl Royals
PR
213/2 (19.4)
Finished
PR won by 8 wickets
Pretoria Capitals InningPC Inning212/5 (20 ov)
Paarl Royals InningPR Inning213/2 (19.4 ov)

Commentary

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0.1
Lhuan-dre Pretorius c & b WG Jacks 0 (1) Will Jacks to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, c & b WG Jacks, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to try a high-risk defensive shot, but the ball finds safe hands of Will Jacks, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius is out.
1
0.2
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits Rubin Hermann to just 1 run.
0
0.3
Will Jacks to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and slash reverse sweep towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
0.4
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
1
0.5
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
0.6
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Joe Root 2 (3)
Rubin Hermann 2 (2)
Paarl Royals 4/1
Will Jacks 1-0-4-1
0
1.1
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Joe Root hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1wd
1.2
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Joe Root with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
1.2
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.3
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.4
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
1.5
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Joe Root goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
1.6
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers fast ball at back of length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Joe Root 7 (9)
Rubin Hermann 2 (2)
Paarl Royals 10/1
Eathan Bosch 1-0-6-0
Will Jacks 1-0-4-1
4
2.1
Will Jacks to Joe Root, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Joe Root hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
4
2.2
Will Jacks to Joe Root, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
2.3
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
2.4
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
0
2.5
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
2
2.6
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 3 (11 runs)
Rubin Hermann 4 (5)
Joe Root 16 (12)
Paarl Royals 21/1
Will Jacks 2-0-15-1
Eathan Bosch 1-0-6-0
1
3.1
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
3.2
Eathan Bosch to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Rubin Hermann goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.3
Eathan Bosch to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers fast ball at good length, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
0
3.4
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch bowls a sharp delivery, and Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
3.5
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, dabs it towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
6
3.6
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Joe Root 23 (16)
Rubin Hermann 5 (7)
Paarl Royals 29/1
Eathan Bosch 2-0-14-0
Will Jacks 2-0-15-1
1
4.1
Migael Pretorius to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Migael Pretorius delivers fast ball at full length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
4
4.2
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
4.3
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits chip shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
4.4
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
5lb
4.5
Migael Pretorius to Rubin Hermann, 5 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 5 runs off leg bye. Overthrow and the ball went straight into the boundary
0
4.6
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 5 (15 runs)
Joe Root 32 (20)
Rubin Hermann 6 (9)
Paarl Royals 44/1
Migael Pretorius 1-0-10-0
Eathan Bosch 2-0-14-0
0
5.1
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tiaan Van Vuuren bowls a sharp delivery, and Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
5.2
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
4
5.3
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
4
5.4
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
5.5
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
6
5.6
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 6 (14 runs)
Rubin Hermann 20 (15)
Joe Root 32 (20)
Paarl Royals 58/1
Tiaan van Vuuren 1-0-14-0
Migael Pretorius 1-0-10-0
1
6.1
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
6.2
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Senuran Muthusamy delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
6.3
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
5wd
6.4
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Rubin Hermann left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.
1
6.4
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Senuran Muthusamy delivers off break ball at full length, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.
4
6.5
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root hangs in the crease and caresses reverse sweep to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
6.6
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes back, dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
End of over 7 (13 runs)
Joe Root 38 (24)
Rubin Hermann 22 (17)
Paarl Royals 71/1
Senuran Muthusamy 1-0-13-0
Tiaan van Vuuren 1-0-14-0
0
7.1
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
7.2
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
0
7.3
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
7.4
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
1
7.5
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.
1
7.6
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Joe Root 39 (25)
Rubin Hermann 25 (22)
Paarl Royals 75/1
Jimmy Neesham 1-0-4-0
Senuran Muthusamy 1-0-13-0
6
8.1
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Joe Root goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
8.2
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 1 run, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at back of length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
8.3
Tiaan van Vuuren to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at back of length, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4
8.4
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Short and well outside the leg stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, it to the deep square leg, races away and finds the boundary.
2
8.5
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 2 runs, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
1
8.6
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 1 run, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 9 (15 runs)
Joe Root 53 (30)
Rubin Hermann 26 (23)
Paarl Royals 90/1
Tiaan van Vuuren 2-0-29-0
Jimmy Neesham 1-0-4-0
1
9.1
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
6
9.2
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
1
9.3
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1lb
9.4
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
1
9.5
Will Jacks to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
1
9.6
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 10 (11 runs)
Joe Root 55 (33)
Rubin Hermann 34 (26)
Paarl Royals 101/1
Will Jacks 3-0-25-1
Tiaan van Vuuren 2-0-29-0
0
10.1
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root hangs in the crease, dabs it towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
1
10.2
Senuran Muthusamy to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
10.3
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
10.4
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Short and well outside the leg stump. Rubin Hermann goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
2
10.5
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Senuran Muthusamy delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
10.6
Senuran Muthusamy to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Rubin Hermann goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 11 (13 runs)
Rubin Hermann 46 (30)
Joe Root 56 (35)
Paarl Royals 114/1
Senuran Muthusamy 2-0-26-0
Will Jacks 3-0-25-1
1
11.1
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
6
11.2
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, good length and Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering it to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!
4
11.3
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the leg stump. Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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11.4
Rubin Hermann c M Ackerman b J Neesham 56 (33) Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, no run, c M Ackerman b J Neesham, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Rubin Hermann as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Marques Ackerman for a soft dismissal.
0
11.5
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
2
11.6
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
End of over 12 (13 runs)
David Miller 2 (2)
Joe Root 57 (36)
Paarl Royals 127/2
Jimmy Neesham 2-0-17-1
Senuran Muthusamy 2-0-26-0
1
12.1
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
12.2
Migael Pretorius to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
4
12.3
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes back and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
12.4
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
12.5
Migael Pretorius to David Miller, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
12.6
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Joe Root 64 (40)
David Miller 4 (4)
Paarl Royals 136/2
Migael Pretorius 2-0-19-0
Jimmy Neesham 2-0-17-1
1
13.1
Will Jacks to Joe Root, 1 run, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
13.2
Will Jacks to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Will Jacks sends down a sharp delivery, David Miller hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
2
13.3
Will Jacks to David Miller, 2 runs, Will Jacks delivers off break ball at good length, David Miller goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
0
13.4
Will Jacks to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
4
13.5
Will Jacks to David Miller, Four, Four !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays in the gap to the deep cover for four.
1
13.6
Will Jacks to David Miller, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
David Miller 11 (9)
Joe Root 65 (41)
Paarl Royals 144/2
Will Jacks 4-0-33-1
Migael Pretorius 2-0-19-0
6
14.1
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular drive to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
1
14.2
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
14.3
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
14.4
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at full length, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
14.5
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Joe Root no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1wd
14.5
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Joe Root no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
4
14.5
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, Four, Four !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
14.6
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (15 runs)
Joe Root 70 (44)
David Miller 19 (12)
Paarl Royals 159/2
Jimmy Neesham 3-0-32-1
Will Jacks 4-0-33-1
1
15.1
Eathan Bosch to David Miller, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers fast ball at good length, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
1
15.2
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
6
15.3
Eathan Bosch to David Miller, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, David Miller goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1wd
15.4
Eathan Bosch to David Miller, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving David Miller no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1lb
15.4
Eathan Bosch to David Miller, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
2
15.5
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1wd
15.6
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Joe Root with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
15.6
Eathan Bosch to Joe Root, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
End of over 16 (14 runs)
Joe Root 74 (47)
David Miller 26 (15)
Paarl Royals 173/2
Eathan Bosch 3-0-27-0
Jimmy Neesham 3-0-32-1
1
16.1
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
16.2
Tiaan van Vuuren to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
16.3
Tiaan van Vuuren to David Miller, 1 run, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at good length, David Miller hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits David Miller to just 1 run.
4
16.4
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
2
16.5
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
16.6
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 1 run, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Joe Root 82 (51)
David Miller 31 (17)
Paarl Royals 186/2
Tiaan van Vuuren 3-0-42-0
Eathan Bosch 3-0-27-0
2
17.1
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 2 runs, Migael Pretorius delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Joe Root to just 2 runs.
1
17.2
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
17.3
Migael Pretorius to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
4
17.4
Migael Pretorius to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. David Miller hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
17.5
Migael Pretorius to David Miller, 1 run, Migael Pretorius delivers fast ball at yorker, David Miller hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the square leg, limits David Miller to just 1 run.
0
17.6
Migael Pretorius to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 18 (10 runs)
Joe Root 85 (54)
David Miller 38 (20)
Paarl Royals 196/2
Migael Pretorius 3-0-29-0
Tiaan van Vuuren 3-0-42-0
3
18.1
Tiaan van Vuuren to David Miller, 3 runs, Tiaan Van Vuuren delivers fast ball at yorker, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 3 runs.
0
18.2
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
18.3
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 2 runs. Overthrow and garnered a single run
0
18.4
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Tiaan Van Vuuren sends down a sharp delivery, Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
18.5
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
18.6
Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tiaan Van Vuuren sends down a sharp delivery, Joe Root hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 19 (9 runs)
Joe Root 91 (59)
David Miller 41 (21)
Paarl Royals 205/2
Tiaan van Vuuren 4-0-51-0
Migael Pretorius 3-0-29-0
4
19.1
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
19.2
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at yorker, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
19.3
Jimmy Neesham to Joe Root, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at yorker, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
2
19.4
Jimmy Neesham to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs. Dropped catch