SA20 2025-26 | 02-Jan-2026 09:00 PM | Boland Park
PR 181/3 (20)
MICT 180/8 (20)
Paarl Royals won by 1 run
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| George Linde | 20 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman* | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 12.75 |
Last Wicket:Kagiso Rabada c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Ottneil Baartman 6(2) - 175/8 in 19.4 ov.
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town
Paarl Royals — Innings 1 (181/3 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius not out | 98 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 150.77 | |
| Asa Tribe c Pooran b Rashid Khan | 51 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 150 | |
| David Miller (c) c Piedt b Boult | 19 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 135.71 | |
| Raza lbw b Rashid Khan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Delano Potgieter not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 181 | 3 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Rubin Hermann, Verreynne (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snyman | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Boult | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Rabada | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Piedt | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| George Linde | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Asa Tribe | 100 | 64 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Miller | 30 | 26 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Raza | 24 | 16 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Delano Potgieter | 27 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asa Tribe | 10.4 | 100 |
| 2 | David Miller | 14.6 | 130 |
| 3 | Raza | 17.4 | 154 |
MI Cape Town — Innings 2 (180/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Raza | 36 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 180 | |
| Rassie van der Dussen c Raza b Ottneil Baartman | 59 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 140.48 | |
| Nicholas Pooran c Delano Potgieter b Raza | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.31 | |
| Jason Smith lbw b Ottneil Baartman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jacques Snyman c David Miller b Nqobani Mokoena | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Tom Moores b Raza | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Linde not out | 20 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 125 | |
| Rashid Khan (c) c Rubin Hermann b Ottneil Baartman | 35 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 194.44 | |
| Kagiso Rabada c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 | |
| Trent Boult not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 3 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 180 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dane Piedt | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 12.8 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Asa Tribe | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rickelton & van der Dussen | 77 | 47 |
| Pooran & van der Dussen | 32 | 26 |
| Pooran & Jason Smith | 2 | 3 |
| Pooran & Snyman | 3 | 5 |
| Tom Moores & Snyman | 0 | 1 |
| Linde & Snyman | 4 | 7 |
| Linde & Rashid Khan | 51 | 27 |
| Linde & Rabada | 6 | 2 |
| Linde & Boult | 5 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Rickelton | 7.5 | 77 |
| 2 | Rassie van der Dussen | 12.1 | 109 |
| 3 | Jason Smith | 12.4 | 111 |
| 4 | Nicholas Pooran | 13.3 | 114 |
| 5 | Tom Moores | 13.4 | 114 |
| 6 | Jacques Snyman | 14.5 | 118 |
| 7 | Rashid Khan | 19.2 | 169 |
| 8 | Kagiso Rabada | 19.4 | 175 |
Match Info
| Match | Paarl Royals vs Mi Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
| Time | 02-Jan-2026 09:00 PM |
| Venue | Boland Park |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Paarl Royals vs Mi Cape Town (PR vs MICT)
Paarl Royals will face Mi Cape Town in a thrilling match on 02-Jan-2026 in SA20 2025-26. The match will be played at Boland Park at 09:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Paarl Royals is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Mi Cape Town remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in SA20 2025-26.
The pitch at Boland Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Paarl Royals will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Mi Cape Town will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Paarl Royals batting and Mi Cape Town bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Paarl Royals showcase its strengths, or will Mi Cape Town pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,YouTubeSports on 02-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
