Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals, 30th Match

TOSS: Paarl Royals, elected to field first

“Pretoria Capitals won by 59 runs”

Pretoria Capitals  (20 overs maximum)

BATTINGRBM4s6sSR
Phil Salt †c †Buttler b Ngidi39212433185.71
Kusal Mendis c Miller b Ngidi80418084195.12
Theunis de Bruyn (c)c Morgan b Phehlukwayo1214200085.71
Rilee Rossouw b Codi Yusuf13131610100.00
Colin Ingram run out (Codi Yusuf/†Buttler)41213842195.23
James Neesham not out22111621200.00
Extras: (b 8, lb 1, nb 1, w 9) 19

TOTAL: 20 Ov (RR: 11.30) 226/5

Did not bat: Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje 

Fall of wickets: 1-69 (Phil Salt, 5.2 ov), 2-93 (Theunis de Bruyn, 9.1 ov), 3-126 (Rilee Rossouw, 12.1 ov), 4-183 (Kusal Mendis, 16.4 ov), 5-226 (Colin Ingram, 19.6 ov)

BOWLINGOMRWECON0s4s6sWDNB
Bjorn Fortuin403308.2585020
Codi Yusuf4045111.2543220
Lungi Ngidi403929.7594220
Evan Jones4057014.2535311
Andile Phehlukwayo4043110.7531320

Pretoria Capitals innings

  • Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 71 runs, 1 wicket)
  • Pretoria Capitals: 50 runs in 3.2 overs (20 balls), Extras 5
  • 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 20 balls (PD Salt 36, BKG Mendis 11, Ex 5)
  • Strategic Timeout: Pretoria Capitals – 93/1 in 9.0 overs (BKG Mendis 34, TB de Bruyn 12)
  • Pretoria Capitals: 100 runs in 9.5 overs (59 balls), Extras 9
  • BKG Mendis: 50 off 28 balls (6 x 4, 2 x 6)
  • Pretoria Capitals: 150 runs in 14.2 overs (87 balls), Extras 16
  • 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 22 balls (BKG Mendis 28, CA Ingram 21, Ex 2)
  • Strategic Timeout: Pretoria Capitals – 178/3 in 16.0 overs (BKG Mendis 76, CA Ingram 22)
  • Pretoria Capitals: 200 runs in 17.6 overs (109 balls), Extras 19

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Paarl Royals  (T: 227 runs from 20 overs)

BATTINGRBM4s6sSR
Jason Roy lbw b Nortje10101901100.00
Paul Stirling c Muthusamy b Bosch19101531190.00
Jos Buttler †c Rossouw b Neesham70458145155.55
Mitchell Van Buuren c Neesham b Pretorius56120083.33
Eoin Morganc Neesham b Rashid24121631200.00
David Miller (c)c de Bruyn b Pretorius1117241064.70
Andile Phehlukwayoc Ingram b Neesham35100060.00
Evan Jonesc Rashid b Neesham022000.00
Bjorn Fortuinb Rashid882010100.00
Codi Yusufnot out22900100.00
Lungi Ngidinot out2330066.66
Extras: (b 6, lb 5, w 2) 13

TOTAL: 20 Ov (RR: 8.35) 167/9

Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Paul Stirling, 2.5 ov), 2-30 (Jason Roy, 3.3 ov), 3-38 (Mitchell Van Buuren, 5.2 ov), 4-67 (Eoin Morgan, 8.2 ov), 5-101 (David Miller, 13.4 ov), 6-115 (Andile Phehlukwayo, 15.3 ov), 7-115 (Evan Jones, 15.5 ov), 8-153 (Jos Buttler, 18.4 ov), 9-163 (Bjorn Fortuin, 19.3 ov)

BOWLINGOMRWECON0s4s6sWDNB
Eathan Bosch403117.75133200
Senuran Muthusamy2023011.5012110
Anrich Nortje401413.50120000
Migael Pretorius302127.0071100
Adil Rashid301826.0082000
Colin Ingram2021010.5061210
James Neesham2028314.0043200

Paarl Royals innings

  • Over 0.1: Review by Pretoria Capitals (Bowling), Umpire – M Erasmus, Batter – JJ Roy (Struck down)
  • Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 46 runs, 3 wickets)
  • Over 4.3: Review by Paarl Royals (Batting), Umpire – BP Jele, Batter – JC Buttler (Upheld)
  • Paarl Royals: 50 runs in 6.2 overs (38 balls), Extras 1
  • Strategic Timeout: Paarl Royals – 67/4 in 8.2 overs (JC Buttler 7)
  • Paarl Royals: 100 runs in 13.2 overs (80 balls), Extras 7
  • Strategic Timeout: Paarl Royals – 115/6 in 15.3 overs (JC Buttler 36)
  • JC Buttler: 50 off 39 balls (2 x 4, 4 x 6)
  • Paarl Royals: 150 runs in 18.3 overs (111 balls), Extras 7

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Presentation:

Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis(PC) I’m pleased with my innings. The powerplay gave us a strong start, and we built the innings from there. Everyone was trying to score runs, so we quickly reached 200. The group is integrating well, is familiar with one another’s styles of play, and is eager for tomorrow’s match.

David Miller(PR): We obviously hoped to start the game strongly and win, but we found ourselves in a tough spot, so it’s fantastic to qualify. They batted quite well, but there were times when our bowling was subpar. We have game-changers throughout; Jos batted responsibly tonight and displayed his expertise. Tomorrow, we need to work as a team and provide a strong performance. This wasn’t a terrific game despite the different circumstances; tomorrow is a new game, and we’ll be ready for it.

Theunis de Bruyn(PC): Winning is enjoyable. Although we are pleased to be in the semifinal, we would have preferred to keep them out and play Durban instead. The enthusiasm will carry over to tomorrow’s game. These postseason games are unique, therefore the lads must put in a special effort. Since replacing Jacks, Mendis has been performing brilliantly, and perhaps he will continue to do so tomorrow.

“Throughout the game, there were a few oddball incidents, but Paarl ended up becoming the fourth team to qualify. Without Buttler, they would not have been able to surpass the required number of 163 to advance to the next round. Additionally, Pretoria’s bad bowling decisions helped Paarl to escape from custody. When Pretoria scored 226 in the first innings, they were able to put Paarl beyond reach. Paarl got off to a bad start and dropped a few wickets. Morgan appeared in a cameo, and Buttler appeared unwell. Buttler was able to assist his squad in reaching 163 just in time. The first semi-final between these two teams will take place tomorrow”.