Clinical Paarl Royals Rise to the Top

Paarl Royals have taken the top spot in the SA20 points table after a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at home in Paarl.

Key Performances

• Jonny Bairstow scored 60 off 40 balls for Joburg Super Kings.
• Donovan Ferreira contributed 32* off 32 balls for Joburg Super Kings.
• Michael van Buuren scored 44 off 31 balls for Paarl Royals.
• David Miller scored 40* off 24 balls for Paarl Royals.

Match Summary

Paarl Royals chased down 146/6 in 20 overs, thanks to a 71-run stand between Mitchell Van Buuren and David Miller. The pair navigated the middle-overs and put their team within touching distance of victory. Even as Van Buuren fell, the equation was down to just four off the last six balls. Miller took his team over the line with a six over long-on.

Brief Scores

• Joburg Super Kings: 146/6 in 20 overs
• Paarl Royals: 150/4 in 19.1 overs