Paarl Royals batter Joe Root experienced an unusual string of early dismissals in the SA20 2025 League. On January 23, during a match against the Durban Super Giants, Root was dismissed for his first golden duck in the tournament, falling to fellow England player Chris Woakes in the very first ball of his innings. The struggle continued in the rematch on January 27, where Root was once again dismissed in the opening over, this time by off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen. These back-to-back early exits are uncharac??teristic for Root, known for his consistency and composure at the crease.

Joe Root falls to Prenelan Subrayen: Back-to-back golden ducks

Root’s tough luck in SA20 continued as he suffered his second consecutive golden duck against the Durban. Facing off-spinner Subrayen in the very first over of the rematch, Root was trapped lbw by a sharply spinning delivery. The ball was flighted full on off-stump, enticing Root to attempt a slog-sweep. However, the significant turn back into him beat his bat, and he was struck on the back leg.

The on-field umpire initially ruled it not out, but Durban immediately reviewed the decision. Ultra Edge confirmed there was no bat involved, and ball-tracking revealed the delivery was crashing into the leg stump. The decision was overturned, sending Root back to the pavilion for a golden duck. Subrayen’s clever use of flight and spin exploited Root’s early vulnerability, putting Royals under immediate pressure at 0/1.

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Paarl Royals triumph over Durban’s Super Giants in a nail-biting contest

The Royals registered a thrilling six-wicket victory over Durban in Match 23 of SA20 2025 at Boland Park, Paarl. Chasing 144, the Royals reached the target with one ball to spare, thanks to Rubin Hermann‘s exceptional 59 off 51 balls. Hermann anchored the chase after an early setback when Root was dismissed for a golden duck. Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided solid support with a brisk 43 off 29 balls, forging a crucial 91-run stand with Hermann. Dinesh Karthik‘s quickfire 21 from 15 balls helped keep the required run rate in check, while Dayyaan Galiem’s unbeaten 8 off 6 balls sealed the win.

Earlier, the Durban struggled to build momentum, managing only 143/7 in their 20 overs. Marcus Stoinis was the standout performer with an unbeaten 55 off 40 balls, showcasing his power-hitting with five fours and two sixes. Kane Williamson contributed 45 off 36 deliveries but failed to accelerate in the middle overs. Bjorn Fortuin and Kwena Maphaka led the Royals’ bowling attack, claiming two wickets each and maintaining disciplined economies. Despite Stoinis’ late flourish, the Super Giants fell short of a competitive total, hampered by early dismissals of Quinton de Kock and Brandon King.

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The 23rd match of the SA20 2025 will be played between Paarl Royals and Durban’s Super Giants at the Boland Park in Paarl. With 24 points in 7 matches, Royals have already qualified for the play-offs of the tournament, becoming the fi??rst team to book a spot in the top-4 this year. The Super Giants, on the other hand, are trying hard to save their season and get back to winning ways with just 8 points in 8 matches so far. The side from Durban has failed to leave a mark in the season so far and has managed to secure just 1 win with consecutive disappointing performances throughout the competition this year.

Match Details: SA20 2025, PR vs JSK:

• Date and Time: January 27, 03:30 pm GMT/ 09:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

Boland Park Pitch Report:

Boland Park in Paarl, South Africa, is widely celebrated for its batter-friendly pitches, which consistently deliver a true, even bounce, giving batters the freedom to execute their shots with confidence. Early in the match, the pitch offers favorable conditions for fast bowlers, as the grass cover provides movement, especially during the initial overs. However, as the game progresses an??d? the surface begins to deteriorate, spinners come into play, exploiting the wear and tear for turn and bounce. The relatively short boundaries, combined with a fast outfield, further enhance the high-scoring potential, making Boland Park a prime venue for batters to take full advantage of these favorable conditions and post big totals.

PR vs DSG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Rubin Hermann
• Batters: David Miller, Kane Williamson, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
• All-rounders: Joe Root, Dayyaan Galiem
• Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Keshav Maharaj

PR vs DSG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Joe Root, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Choice 2: Heinrich Klaasen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

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PR vs DSG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Dinesh Karthik, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Woakes, Bjorn Fortuin

PR vs DSG Dream 11 Team for today’s match (January 27, 03:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Paarl Royals: David Miller (c), Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell Van Buuren, Sam Hain, Dewan Marais, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Ph?ehlukwayo, Dayyaan Galiem, Keith Dudgeon, Codi Yusuf, Lungi Ngidi, John Turner, Rubin Hermann, Kwena Maphaka, Eshan Malinga, Bjorn Fortuin, an?d Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Durban’s Super Giants: Brandon King, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Smith, Chris Woakes, Keshav Maharaj (captain), Naveen-ul-H?aq, Junior Dal??a, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, JJ Smuts, Prenelan Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Bryce Parsons, Shamar Joseph, Christopher King

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