Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 7, SA20, 2025

SA20 Match 7: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals at Port Elizabeth, December 31, 2025

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

SEC

149/10 (20)

Paarl Royals

150/5 (19.4)

Finished

PR won by 5 wickets

Sunrisers Eastern Cape InningSEC Inning149/10 (20 ov)

Paarl Royals InningPR Inning150/5 (19.4 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.

0.2

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.3

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0.4

Adam Milne to Asa Tribe, 1 run, Asa Tribe 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 deep square leg for 1 run.

0.5

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0.6

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Lhuan dre Pretorius 7 (5)

Asa Tribe 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 8/0

Adam Milne 1-0-8-0

1.1

Marco Jansen to Asa Tribe, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Asa Tribe hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.2

Marco Jansen to Asa Tribe, 1 run, Asa Tribe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot 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 square leg for 1 run.

1.3

Marco Jansen to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

1.4

Marco Jansen to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

1.5

Marco Jansen to Asa Tribe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Asa Tribe hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

1.6

Marco Jansen to Asa Tribe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Asa Tribe hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

End of over 2 (6 runs)

Asa Tribe 6 (5)

Lhuan dre Pretorius 8 (7)

Paarl Royals 14/0

Marco Jansen 1-0-6-0

Adam Milne 1-0-8-0

2.1

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

2.2

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.

2.3

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

2.4

Adam Milne to Asa Tribe, 1 run, Adam Milne delivers fast ball at good length, Asa Tribe hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the slip, limits Asa Tribe to just 1 run.

2.5

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

2.6

Adam Milne to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks punch toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 3 (4 runs)

Lhuan dre Pretorius 11 (12)

Asa Tribe 7 (6)

Paarl Royals 18/0

Adam Milne 2-0-12-0

Marco Jansen 1-0-6-0

3.1

Asa Tribe c T Stubbs b M Jansen 7 (7) Marco Jansen to Asa Tribe, no run, c T Stubbs b M Jansen, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Asa Tribe hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards mid off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tristan Stubbs, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Asa Tribe.

3.2

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep square leg for 1 run.

3.3

Marco Jansen to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marco Jansen sends down a sharp delivery, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

3.4

Lhuan dre Pretorius c Q Kock b M Jansen 11 (14) Marco Jansen to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, c Q Kock b M Jansen, Caught out !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Quinton De Kock, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Lhuan Dre Pretorius is out.

3.5

Marco Jansen to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kyle Verreynne hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid on for 1 run.

3.6

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Marco Jansen 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.

End of over 4 (2 runs)

Rubin Hermann 1 (2)

Kyle Verreynne 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 20/2

Marco Jansen 2-0-8-2

Adam Milne 2-0-12-0

4.1

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run, Kyle Verreynne hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

4.2

Tharindu Ratnayake to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.

4.3

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kyle Verreynne, 1 run, Kyle Verreynne hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

4.4

Tharindu Ratnayake to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back, plays pull in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

4.5

Tharindu Ratnayake to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.6

Tharindu Ratnayake to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays off an carrom ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

End of over 5 (8 runs)

Rubin Hermann 7 (6)

Kyle Verreynne 3 (3)

Paarl Royals 28/2

Tharindu Ratnayake 1-0-8-0

Marco Jansen 2-0-8-2

5.1

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

5.2

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

5.3

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marco Jansen 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.

5.4

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

5.5

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

5.6

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Rubin Hermann goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.

End of over 6 (2 runs)

Rubin Hermann 9 (12)

Kyle Verreynne 3 (3)

Paarl Royals 30/2

Marco Jansen 3-0-10-2

Tharindu Ratnayake 1-0-8-0

6.1

Anrich Nortje to Kyle Verreynne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kyle Verreynne hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.2

Kyle Verreynne b A Nortje 3 (5) Anrich Nortje to Kyle Verreynne, no run, b A Nortje, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kyle Verreynne hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

6.3

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, Four, Four !! inswinger, good 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.

6.4

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

6.5

Anrich Nortje to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

6.6

Rubin Hermann c Q Kock b A Nortje 9 (14) Anrich Nortje to Rubin Hermann, no run, c Q Kock b A Nortje, Caught out !! , back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards , but the ball finds safe hands of Quinton De Kock, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Rubin Hermann is out.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Rubin Hermann 9 (14)

David Miller 5 (2)

Paarl Royals 35/4

Anrich Nortje 1-0-5-2

Marco Jansen 3-0-10-2

7.1

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, David Miller goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!

7.2

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short fine leg, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

7.3

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.4

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, David Miller goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

7.6

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 2 runs, An accurately pitched on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 8 (10 runs)

David Miller 14 (7)

Kegan Lion Cachet 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 45/4

Tharindu Ratnayake 2-0-18-0

Anrich Nortje 1-0-5-2

8.1

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

8.2

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

8.3

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

8.4

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

8.5

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1lb

8.6

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

End of over 9 (3 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 2 (5)

David Miller 15 (9)

Paarl Royals 48/4

Anrich Nortje 2-0-7-2

Tharindu Ratnayake 2-0-18-0

9.1

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

9.2

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, fast 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.

9.3

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.4

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

1wd

9.5

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Kegan Lion Cachet's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

9.5

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.6

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 5 (9)

David Miller 17 (11)

Paarl Royals 54/4

Lewis Gregory 1-0-6-0

Anrich Nortje 2-0-7-2

10.1

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.

10.2

Adam Milne to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

10.3

Adam Milne 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 cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

10.4

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

10.5

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.6

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Kegan Lion Cachet hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 11 (2 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 6 (13)

David Miller 18 (13)

Paarl Royals 56/4

Adam Milne 3-0-14-0

Lewis Gregory 1-0-6-0

11.1

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the off stump, good length and David Miller hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering it to long on for a magnificent Maximum!

11.2

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

11.3

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid on for 1 run.

11.4

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

11.5

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 2 runs, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

11.6

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kegan Lion Cachet goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 12 (9 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 8 (16)

David Miller 25 (16)

Paarl Royals 65/4

Lewis Gregory 2-0-15-0

Adam Milne 3-0-14-0

12.1

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

12.3

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

12.4

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.5

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, Four, Four !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump. David Miller goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

12.6

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 1 run, Tharindu Ratnayake delivers at good length, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 13 (13 runs)

David Miller 31 (19)

Kegan Lion Cachet 15 (19)

Paarl Royals 78/4

Tharindu Ratnayake 3-0-31-0

Lewis Gregory 2-0-15-0

1lb

13.1

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

13.2

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.3

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, 2 runs, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.

13.4

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

13.5

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, Four, Four !! inswinger, 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.

13.6

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

End of over 14 (9 runs)

David Miller 36 (22)

Kegan Lion Cachet 18 (22)

Paarl Royals 87/4

Anrich Nortje 3-0-15-2

Tharindu Ratnayake 3-0-31-0

14.1

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, David Miller goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular drive to long on for a colossal Maximum!

14.2

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 2 runs.

14.3

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

14.4

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

14.5

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

14.6

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, Lewis Gregory 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 long off for 1 run.

End of over 15 (13 runs)

David Miller 48 (27)

Kegan Lion Cachet 19 (23)

Paarl Royals 100/4

Lewis Gregory 3-0-28-0

Anrich Nortje 3-0-15-2

15.1

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the off stump, David Miller goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!

15.2

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.3

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! carrom ball, good length, on the stumps. Kegan Lion Cachet goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.4

Tharindu Ratnayake to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.5

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, Six, Six !! is delivered on the off stump, good length and David Miller hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering it to long on for a magnificent Maximum!

15.6

Tharindu Ratnayake to David Miller, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

End of over 16 (19 runs)

David Miller 62 (31)

Kegan Lion Cachet 24 (25)

Paarl Royals 119/4

Tharindu Ratnayake 4-0-50-0

Lewis Gregory 3-0-28-0

16.1

Adam Milne to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller 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 1 run.

16.2

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

16.3

Adam Milne to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

16.4

Adam Milne to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.5

Adam Milne to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

16.6

Adam Milne to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, David Miller elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

End of over 17 (8 runs)

David Miller 68 (35)

Kegan Lion Cachet 26 (27)

Paarl Royals 127/4

Adam Milne 4-0-22-0

Tharindu Ratnayake 4-0-50-0

17.1

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

17.2

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, 1 run, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

17.3

Anrich Nortje to David Miller, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.

17.4

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and caresses punch to long off, it raced away to the fence for four.

17.5

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the mid on.

17.6

Anrich Nortje to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 18 (6 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 31 (32)

David Miller 69 (36)

Paarl Royals 133/4

Anrich Nortje 4-0-21-2

Adam Milne 4-0-22-0

18.1

Marco Jansen 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 pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run. Dropped catch

18.2

Marco Jansen to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

18.3

Marco Jansen to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and caresses ramp shot to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.

18.4

Marco Jansen to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

18.5

Marco Jansen to Kegan Lion Cachet, 2 runs, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

18.6

Marco Jansen to Kegan Lion Cachet, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Short and well outside the leg stump. Kegan Lion Cachet goes back, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.

End of over 19 (15 runs)

Kegan Lion Cachet 45 (37)

David Miller 70 (37)

Paarl Royals 148/4

Marco Jansen 4-0-25-2

Anrich Nortje 4-0-21-2

19.1

Lewis Gregory to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

19.2

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

19.3

Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Lewis Gregory bowls a sharp delivery, and Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

19.4

Kegan Lion Cachet c S Muthusamy b L Gregory 45 (40) Lewis Gregory to Kegan Lion Cachet, no run, c S Muthusamy b L Gregory, Caught out !! , good length, on the off stump, Kegan Lion Cachet hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Senuran Muthusamy, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kegan Lion Cachet.

1wd

19.5

Lewis Gregory to Delano Potgieter, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Delano Potgieter with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

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