In the SA T20 2024 clash at Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 12), the Paarl Royals secured a convincing 27-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals, largely propelled by an outstanding all-round performance from Andile Phehlukwayo. While Phehlukwayo contributions were notable, it was Mitchell van Buuren‘s extraordinary catch that stole the limelight during the SA20 league encounter.

Mitchell Van Buuren’s athletic marvel

Van Buuren’s display of sheer athleticism occurred when he executed a stunning catch to dismiss Rilee Rossouw. In the second delivery of the 10th over during the Capitals’ chase, Phehlukwayo delivered a well-disguised half-tracker outside off. Rossouw, anticipating the opportunity, aggressively charged down the pitch and unleashed a powerful shot.

The ball soared towards the general vicinity of van Buuren, who was stationed in the deep backward squa?re leg. With impeccable timing, van Buuren executed a remarkable jump, intercepting the ball mid-air. This exceptional athleticism sent Rossouw, who had crafted a well-made 29 in just 18 balls, back to the pavilion.

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Pretoria Capitals stumble after Rilee Rossouw’s dismissal

This dismissal marked the turning point, as, aside from Phil Salt’s noteworthy contribution of 39, no other player made substantial contributions. The required run rate quickly escalated beyond achievable bounds, leading to a cascade of wickets at regular intervals. This sequence of events resulted in a 27-run loss for the Capitals. Phehlukwayo played a pivotal role in the outcome, securing figures of 2/29 from his four overs, while West Indian Obed McCoy concluded his four overs with figures of 1/26

Jason Roy sets the tone and Andile Phehlukwayo’s blistering finish

Batting first, the Royals had a strong start, with Jason Roy‘s aggressive 23-run knock setting the tone. The Capitals’ bowlers, however, managed to make breakthroughs, limiting the Royals to 44/2 at the end of the powerplay. Van Buuren, along with David Miller, stabilized the innings with a 61 runs partnership, guiding the team to a competitive total of 160/6.  Phehlukwayo blistering unbeaten cameo of 28 in the final overs further strengthened the Royals’ position.

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In a thrilling encounter at Boland Park, the Paarl Royals secured a commanding victory against the Pretoria Capitals in the third match of the SA20 2024 tournament. Andile Phehlukwayo emerged as the hero of the match, scoring valuable runs and bagging crucial wickets for the Paarl?-based side.

David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo shine for Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals’ innings witnessed a mix of controlled aggression and sensible batting. Jason Roy provided an explosive start, scoring 23 runs off 16 balls, including three fours and a six. However, it was the seasoned campaigner, David Miller, who played a pivotal ??role in stabilizing? the innings.

Miller’s composed knock of 41 runs off 33 balls, featuring four boundaries, anchored the middle order and set the stage for a competitive total. Contributions from Mitchell Van Buuren (28 runs off 21 balls) and Andile Phehlukwayo (28 runs off 14 balls) ad??ded ?valuable runs, guiding the team to a challenging score of 160/7 in the allotted 20 overs.

Phil Salt’s lone effort for Pretoria Capitals

In reply, the Pretoria Capitals commenced their innings with Philip Salt leading the charge. Salt’s well-crafted innings of 39 runs off 31 balls, including three fours and two sixes, provided a glimmer of hope. Rilee Rossouw‘s aggressive approach, contributing 29 runs off 18 balls with one four and two sixes, added impetus to the chase. However, the Pretoria Capitals struggled to build substantial partnerships as wickets fell at crucial junctures.

Phehlukwayo’s bowling masterclass

Phehlukwayo, the star of the match, showcased his all-round brilliance. After making a significant contribution with the bat, Phehlukwayo turned his attention to bowling. His impressive figures of 2 wickets for 29 runs in four overs proved instrumental in curtailing the Pretoria Capitals’ momentum. The all-rounder’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball emerged as the defining factor in the contest.

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Bowling unit’s collective effort

Supported by disciplined bowling performances from Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, and Tabraiz Shamsi, the Paarl Royals managed t?o contain the Pretoria Ca?pitals to 133/7 in their 20 overs. Ngidi’s crucial wicket and economical spell, along with contributions from McCoy and Shamsi, ensured that the Pretoria Capitals were unable to build partnerships and fell short of the target by 27 runs.

Player of the Match

In recognition of his impac?tful all-round performance, Phehlukwayo was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match. His ability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball played a pivotal role in guiding the Paarl Royals to a convincing victory in the SA20 2024 tournament.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

A great day at the opening game of �?a href="//twitter.com/paarlroyals?ref_src=??twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">@paarlroyals�?with �?a href="//twitter.com/GraemeSmith49?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">@GraemeSmith49�?and Jean De Villiers. What a pleasure to meet the two legends. And of course what a win for �?a href="//twitter.com/paarlroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">@paarlroyals�?pic.twitter.com/kjv2FG0kWr

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) January 12, 2024

Andile got all of Paarl on their feet tonight. 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/c0Gv55qOOR

— Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) January 12, 2024

Andile Phehlukwayo is so underrated🤌🏾

— Bela B (@LetlotloSeabela) January 12, 2024

Andile Phehlukwayo's batting over the last year and a bit has improved massively in regard to putting together consistent cameos or performances. If he can get his bowling up to the same standard again he'll be a valuable player in any setup. #SA20 #CricketTwitter

— Lawrence Bailey �?🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) January 12, 2024

Caught bits a pieces of the SA20 game tonight and I reckon it might be time to start giving Andile Phehlukwayo his flowers. Seems to finally be morphing in to the player some thought he'd be and still young at 27. Could become a very important player for SA.

— Not Dennis Reynolds. (@notwillyoung86) January 12, 2024

Will Jacks and Phil Salt have to? be amongst the most entertaining opening pairs in T20 cricke??t at the moment

— Viggy (@VigneshA_26) January 12, 2024

Which ipl team will Phil salt end up with as an injury replacement? #SA20 #IPL

— frank (@franklinnnmj) January 12, 2024

Every time I see Phil Salt even getting off the mark these days, I instantly curse KKR management…just spontaneously

— #BumrahOP (@EternalBlizard_) January 12, 2024

Man of the match

ANDILE PHEHLUKWAYO. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 #SAv20

— Queen Charlotte (@LadyCharlotte01) January 12, 2024

David Miller's Paarl Royals Beat James Neesham's Pretoria Capitals. #SA20

— Mohammad Ali 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (PSL) (@greencaps88) January 12, 2024

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The stage is set for the upcoming clash between Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals in the second edition of SA20. The much-awaited match is poised to unfold at the iconic Boland Park in Paarl, drawing the attention ??of spectators who have been eagerly anticipating a full-fledged game after earlier matches faced challenging wea??ther conditions.

Under the dynamic leadership of David Miller, Paarl Royals are ready to exhibit their cricketing prowess. On the other side, the talented Eathan Bosch will captain the Pretoria Capitals. Wi?th the invaluable experience of notable cricket personalities on each side, both teams will be determined to kick off their campaign ??with a victorious start.

SA20 2024, Match 03:

• Date and time: January 12, 2024, 3:30 pm GMT | 09:00 pm IST | 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

Boland Park Pitch Report:

The Boland Park track is poised to exhibit a slow pace, offering favorable conditions for spin bowlers. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for batting first, aiming to take advantage of the initial conditions that may be conducive to scoring runs. However, as the match unfolds, the pitch is expected to deteriorate, posing increased challenges for batters. The progressive wear and tear of the pitch are anticipated to make ??batting progressively more difficult, emphasizing the strategic importance of a strong start for the team winning the toss.

PR vs PRC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt
• Batters: David Miller, Jason Roy, Rilee Rossouw
• All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Andile Phehlukwayo, Will Jacks
• Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

PR vs PRC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt (vc)
Choice 2: David Miller (c), Will Jacks (vc)

PR vs PRC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Pa?ul Stirling, Fabian Allen, G?eorge Linde, Colin Ingram

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PR vs PRC Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 12, 3:30 pm GMT):

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Squads:

Paarl Royals:? Wihan Lubbe, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, David Miller (c), Ferisco Adams, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Fabian Allen, Lorcan Tucker, Obed McCoy, Mitchell Van Buuren, John Turner, Evan Jones, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Pretoria Capitals: Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Senuran Muthusamy, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Wayne Parnell, Eathan Bosch ??(c), Adil Ras?hid, Matthew Boast, Colin Ingram, Corbin Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Kyle Verreynne, Migael Pretorius, Steve Stolk, Paul Stirling

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