NEW DELHI: With a fierce five-wicket victory over the Durban Super Giants at Kingsmead on Thursday, Paarl Royals solidified their place atop the SA20 Season 3 standings.With three league games left, DSG, meanwhile, is still stuck in the basement with eight points and will have a difficult time making the playoffs. If Lance Klusener‘s side…
NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals defeated Joburg Super Kings completed a comfortable run-chase as the home team strolled home with six wickets intact for their third win in succession. The Joburg Super Kings batting order was held to 146/6 by the Royals, who were bowled out by Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Root, and Dunith…
Joe Root (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals continued their impressive SA20 campaign with a convincing eight-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals in the 12th match of the tournament at SuperSport Park, Centurion.Chasing a daunting target of 213, the Royals displayed a stellar batting performance led by Joe Root and Rubin Hermann.After opting to bat, the…
Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years with a one-handed stunner for the Paarl Royals during their clash against MI Cape Town in the SA20 on Wednesday, January 15. Karthik took a brilliant catch to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai off the bowling of Dayyaan Galiem in the 5th over of the match to end a threatening opening…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Image credit: SA20) NEW DELHI: Emerging talent Lhuan-dre Pretorius is rapidly becoming a SA20 sensation, delivering a second spectacular half-century in Paarl Royals‘ victory against MI Cape Town at Boland Park on Wednesday.His impressive 83 runs off 52 balls, including three sixes and eight boundaries, followed his debut score of 97 at the…
Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket fans and commentators in awe during the SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Known for his sharp reflexes and safe hands, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he is considered one of the finest glovesmen…
MI Cape Town players celebrate after the match. (Pic credit: MI Cape Town) MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a dominant 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3 on Monday. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Sportzpics Photo) Eighteen-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius impressed in the SA20 tournament, leading the Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket win over the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. His powerful 97 runs off just 51 balls at Boland Park showcased his potential.Pretorius, awaiting his Matric results, partnered with former England captain Joe Root. Together, they built a 132-run…
Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has etched his name in history as the first Indian cricketer to take part in the SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 tournament. With Paarl Royals gearing up for their season opener against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Saturday, anticipation is building.The Royals are…
David Miller and Lungi Ngidi The Paarl Royals have consistently reached the play-offs in the SA20’s first two seasons but have failed to advance beyond. As the third season kicks off on Thursday, 9 January 2025, the Royals aim to break this pattern and clinch their maiden title. The Royals, the sister franchise of former…