In the all-important Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2025, Paarl Royals took on defending Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The Royals won the toss and decided to bat first at the Super Sport Centurion.
In the first innings, the Men in Pink saw two half-centuries by Lhuan-dre Pretorious and Runin Hermann. This helped them get a total of 175 runs on the board. What stood out the most was when Hermann reached the fifty-run mark.
As he celebrated his half century, his partner at the other end, David Miller, took his bat and hilariously checked it. He then showed it to the crowd and his teammates. This made for a hilarious moment between the two during the tense match.
Here is the video
Rubin Hermann's innings of 81 came in 53 balls, with eight fours and three sixes. His quick-fire knock helped his team get in a good position. Apart from him, Pretorious' 51 came in 41 balls, including eight boundaries and a solitary six. For Eastern Cape, Craig Overton, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, and Aiden Markram each took one wicket to restrict the Royals to a score of 175.
Coming in to chase the target, the defending champions got a blistering start thanks to Tony de Zorzi's half-century, despite David Beddingham's early wicket. He scored 78 in 49 balls and studded with 11 fours and two sixes.
After his wicket, Jordan Hermann took charge to take his team over the line. He guided his team to a good position and helped them reach the final with his knock of 69 runs in 48 balls.
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will now face MI Cape Town at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The final match will be played on the 8th of February.
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