Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 28th Match, SA20, 2025

SA20 28th Match: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals at Port Elizabeth, February 01, 2025

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

SEC

148/8 (20)

Paarl Royals

100/10 (18.2)

Finished

SEC won by 48 runs.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape InningSEC Inning148/8 (20 ov)

Paarl Royals InningPR Inning100/10 (18.2 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Craig Overton to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.2

Craig Overton to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

0.3

Craig Overton to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger 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.

0.4

Craig Overton to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

0.5

Craig Overton to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push 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.

0.6

Lhuan dre Pretorius c M Jansen b C Overton 3 (5) Craig Overton to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, c M Jansen b C Overton, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Marco Jansen, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lhuan-dre Pretorius.

End of over 1 (4 runs)

Lhuan dre Pretorius 3 (5)

Mitchell Owen 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 4/1

Craig Overton 1-0-4-1

1.1

Marco Jansen to Mitchell Owen, 2 runs, Mitchell Owen goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an outswinger 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.

1.2

Marco Jansen to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Mitchell Owen hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.3

Marco Jansen to Mitchell Owen, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.4

Mitchell Owen c TB Abell b M Jansen 7 (5) Marco Jansen to Mitchell Owen, no run, c TB Abell b M Jansen, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Tom Abell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mitchell Owen.

1.5

Marco Jansen to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run, Mitchell Van Buuren hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

1.6

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 2 (7 runs)

Rubin Hermann 0 (1)

Mitchell Van Buuren 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 11/2

Marco Jansen 1-0-7-1

Craig Overton 1-0-4-1

2.1

Mitchell Van Buuren b C Overton 1 (2) Craig Overton to Mitchell Van Buuren, no run, b C Overton, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Mitchell Van Buuren hangs in the crease and 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.

2.2

Craig Overton to Dewan Marais, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dewan Marais hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.3

Craig Overton to Dewan Marais, 2 runs, Dewan Marais 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.

2.4

Dewan Marais c T Stubbs b C Overton 2 (3) Craig Overton to Dewan Marais, no run, c T Stubbs b C Overton, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dewan Marais hangs in the crease to try a high-risk cut, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Tristan Stubbs, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Dewan Marais is out.

2.5

Craig Overton to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.6

Craig Overton to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Dunith Wellalage 4 (2)

Rubin Hermann 0 (1)

Paarl Royals 17/4

Craig Overton 2-0-10-3

Marco Jansen 1-0-7-1

3.1

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

3.2

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good 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.

3.3

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

3.4

Marco Jansen to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

3.5

Dunith Wellalage c T de Zorzi b M Jansen 8 (4) Marco Jansen to Dunith Wellalage, no run, c T de Zorzi b M Jansen, Caught out !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards short mid wicket, edged!! and flies straight to Tony De Zorzi, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dunith Wellalage.

3.6

Marco Jansen to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Andile Phehlukwayo 0 (1)

Rubin Hermann 1 (4)

Paarl Royals 22/5

Marco Jansen 2-0-12-2

Craig Overton 2-0-10-3

4.1

Craig Overton to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4.2

Craig Overton to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

4.3

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.4

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs punch with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.5

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo 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 point for 1 run.

4.6

Craig Overton to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 5 (2 runs)

Rubin Hermann 2 (7)

Andile Phehlukwayo 1 (4)

Paarl Royals 24/5

Craig Overton 3-0-12-3

Marco Jansen 2-0-12-2

5.1

Marco Jansen to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive 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 point for 1 run.

5.2

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

5.3

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

5.4

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

5.5

Marco Jansen to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

5.6

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

End of over 6 (1 runs)

Rubin Hermann 2 (12)

Andile Phehlukwayo 2 (5)

Paarl Royals 25/5

Marco Jansen 3-0-13-2

Craig Overton 3-0-12-3

6.1

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease 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 square leg for 1 run.

6.2

Craig Overton to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

6.3

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.4

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.5

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.6

Craig Overton to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo goes back and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 1 run.

End of over 7 (3 runs)

Andile Phehlukwayo 4 (10)

Rubin Hermann 3 (13)

Paarl Royals 28/5

Craig Overton 4-0-15-3

Marco Jansen 3-0-13-2

7.1

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.

7.2

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.3

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

7.4

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.5

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo 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 point for 1 run.

7.6

Ottniel Baartman to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 cover for 1 run.

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Rubin Hermann 4 (14)

Andile Phehlukwayo 9 (15)

Paarl Royals 34/5

Ottniel Baartman 1-0-6-0

Craig Overton 4-0-15-3

8.1

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

8.2

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

8.3

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

8.4

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and dabs pull with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

8.5

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes back 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 mid on for 1 run.

8.6

Richard Gleeson to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and dabs pull with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 9 (11 runs)

Andile Phehlukwayo 9 (16)

Rubin Hermann 15 (19)

Paarl Royals 45/5

Richard Gleeson 1-0-11-0

Ottniel Baartman 1-0-6-0

9.1

Ottniel Baartman to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Rubin Hermann 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 short cover for 2 runs.

9.2

Ottniel Baartman to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

9.3

Ottniel Baartman to Rubin Hermann, 3 runs, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 3 runs.

9.4

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

9.5

Ottniel Baartman to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at full length, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Andile Phehlukwayo to just 1 run.

9.6

Ottniel Baartman to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ottniel Baartman sends down a sharp delivery, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 10 (12 runs)

Rubin Hermann 20 (23)

Andile Phehlukwayo 16 (18)

Paarl Royals 57/5

Ottniel Baartman 2-0-18-0

Richard Gleeson 1-0-11-0

10.1

Aiden Markram to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

10.2

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.3

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, 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. Swift fielding by the bowler.

10.4

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

10.5

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.6

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 11 (6 runs)

Rubin Hermann 25 (28)

Andile Phehlukwayo 17 (19)

Paarl Royals 63/5

Aiden Markram 1-0-6-0

Ottniel Baartman 2-0-18-0

11.1

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann 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 mid off for 1 run.

11.2

Richard Gleeson to Andile Phehlukwayo, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

11.3

Richard Gleeson to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Andile Phehlukwayo hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

11.4

Richard Gleeson to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

11.5

Richard Gleeson to Andile Phehlukwayo, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease and plays drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.

11.6

Richard Gleeson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Richard Gleeson delivers fast ball at yorker, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Rubin Hermann to just 1 run.

End of over 12 (7 runs)

Rubin Hermann 27 (30)

Andile Phehlukwayo 22 (23)

Paarl Royals 70/5

Richard Gleeson 2-0-18-0

Aiden Markram 1-0-6-0

12.1

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Andile Phehlukwayo goes back and plays a well-timed pull 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 on for 1 run.

12.2

Andile Phehlukwayo lbw b A Markram 22 (24) Aiden Markram to Andile Phehlukwayo, no run, lbw b A Markram, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andile Phehlukwayo hangs in the crease, strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Aiden Markram, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Andile Phehlukwayo dismissal.

12.3

Bjorn Fortuin c C Overton b A Markram 0 (1) Aiden Markram to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, c C Overton b A Markram, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Bjorn Fortuin goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long off, but the ball finds safe hands of Craig Overton, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Bjorn Fortuin is out.

12.4

Aiden Markram to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.

12.5

Aiden Markram to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.

12.6

Aiden Markram to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 13 (2 runs)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 1 (3)

Rubin Hermann 28 (31)

Paarl Royals 72/7

Aiden Markram 2-0-8-2

Richard Gleeson 2-0-18-0

13.1

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.2

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease, dabs reverse sweep with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.3

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.4

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 deep cover for 1 run.

13.5

Liam Dawson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.6

Liam Dawson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

End of over 14 (2 runs)

Rubin Hermann 29 (33)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 2 (7)

Paarl Royals 74/7

Liam Dawson 1-0-2-0

Aiden Markram 2-0-8-2

14.1

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

14.2

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

14.3

Aiden Markram to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

14.4

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four !! off break ball, yorker, on the leg stump. Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and tries sloge sweep, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

14.5

Aiden Markram to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

14.6

Aiden Markram to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 15 (7 runs)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 3 (9)

Rubin Hermann 35 (37)

Paarl Royals 81/7

Aiden Markram 3-0-15-2

Liam Dawson 1-0-2-0

15.1

Liam Dawson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

15.2

Rubin Hermann c C Overton b L Dawson 35 (39) Liam Dawson to Rubin Hermann, no run, c C Overton b L Dawson, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Craig Overton, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Rubin Hermann.

15.3

Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot 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 point for 1 run.

15.4

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.5

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

15.6

Liam Dawson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 16 (5 runs)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 7 (12)

Eshan Malinga 1 (1)

Paarl Royals 86/8

Liam Dawson 2-0-7-1

Aiden Markram 3-0-15-2

16.1

Marco Jansen to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

16.2

Marco Jansen to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull 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.

16.3

Marco Jansen to Eshan Malinga, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

16.4

Eshan Malinga c C Overton b M Jansen 8 (4) Marco Jansen to Eshan Malinga, no run, c C Overton b M Jansen, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga goes back, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Craig Overton, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Eshan Malinga is out.

16.5

Marco Jansen to Lungi Ngidi, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Lungi Ngidi hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

16.6

Marco Jansen to Lungi Ngidi, 1 run, Marco Jansen delivers fast ball at full length, Lungi Ngidi goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Lungi Ngidi to just 1 run.

End of over 17 (9 runs)

Lungisani Ngidi 1 (2)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 8 (13)

Paarl Royals 95/9

Marco Jansen 4-0-22-3

Liam Dawson 2-0-7-1

17.1

Ottniel Baartman to Lungi Ngidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lungi Ngidi hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

17.2

Ottniel Baartman to Lungi Ngidi, 1 run, Lungi Ngidi goes back to take fast 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.

17.3

Ottniel Baartman to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

17.4

Ottniel Baartman to Lungi Ngidi, 1 run, Lungi Ngidi 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 third man for 1 run.

17.5

Ottniel Baartman to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

17.6

Ottniel Baartman to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 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 mid off for 1 run.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 10 (16)

Lungisani Ngidi 3 (5)

Paarl Royals 99/9

Ottniel Baartman 3-0-22-0

Marco Jansen 4-0-22-3

18.1

Richard Gleeson to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep 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 1 run.

18.2

Lungisani Ngidi c TB Abell b RJ Gleeson 3 (6) Richard Gleeson to Lungi Ngidi, no run, c TB Abell b RJ Gleeson, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lungi Ngidi hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tom Abell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lungi Ngidi.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 28th Match, SA20, 2025

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