Game 9 a SA20 2025 he saw Paarl Royals (PR) struggle with MI Cape Town (MICT) at Boland Park. The meeting was marked by an impressive moment from Joe Rootwho proved that his bowling can be as effective as his famous batting skills. Root's excellent delivery led to MI Cape Town's dismissal George Linde.
Good delivery by Joe Root
The 16th over of MI Cape Town's innings saw Root produce a unique delivery. With Linde at the crease, Root produced a spin ball that surprised everyone. Linde, trying to sweep, misjudged the bounce of the ball. The white leather slipped under his bat and took off his off stump, returning him to the crease on 10 off 10 balls. Linde's departure left MI Cape Town 4 wickets down.
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Although Root's performance with the bat in this match was brief, as in the 6th over of the Paarl Royals innings, Root faced. new Zealand pacer Trent Boult. On the last ball of the Powerplay, Root shot but was caught by Ingram at mid-wicket. The ball, which was traveling at 125 km/h, found Root's edge as he bounced across the line. Root departed for 15 runs off 15 balls, with two boundaries to his name.
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Paarl Royals chase the target
Batting first, MI Cape Town posted 158/4 in their 20 overs. The innings was set up by Rassie van der Dussenwho played a brilliant knock of 91 runs off 64 balls. Van der Dussen's performance, which included 1 six and 7 fours, provided the backbone of MI Cape Town as a whole.
In reply, Paarl Royals needed 159 runs for victory, and achieved the target with 6 wickets in hand. Lhuan-dre Pretorius he was the star of the Royals, playing an exceptional innings of 83 runs. Pretorius' knock gave his team the win.