Cricket fans witnessed an edge-of-the-seat thriller as Sunrisers Eastern Cape pulled off a remarkable 5-wicket victoryagainst Paarl Royals in the SA20 league. The match had everything—big hits, tight bowling, and a last-over finish that kept everyone on their toes.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased down 159 runs in 19.5 overs, thanks to a blazing cameo by Patrick Kruger (26 off 7 balls) and a steady 37 from captain Aiden Markram. Paarl Royals, who batted first, put up 159/7 in 20 overs, with Jos Buttler (38 off 22) and Dane Vilas (34 off 25) playing crucial knocks.
Let’s dive into the complete match details, scorecard, and key turning points of Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Match Scorecard
Match Details : Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Match Scorecard
- Match: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Result: Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball left)
- Toss: Paarl Royals won the toss and opted to bat first
- Man of the Match: Andile Phehlukwayo (3 wickets, 16 runs off 13 balls)
Paarl Royals Batting Performance
Batting first, Paarl Royals got off to a decent start with Jos Buttler leading the charge. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and could only manage 159/7 in 20 overs.
Paarl Royals Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Jason Roy | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 | c Patrick Kruger b Ottniel Baartman |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 38 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 172.73 | c Patrick Kruger b Liam Dawson |
| M. Van Buuren | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 | run out (Beyers Swanepoel) |
| David Miller (C) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | c Liam Dawson b Simon Harmer |
| Dane Vilas | 34 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 136.00 | c Dawid Malan b Daniel Worrall |
| Wihan Lubbe | 27 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 135.00 | c Tristan Stubbs b Ottniel Baartman |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123.08 | Not Out |
| B. Fortuin | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | c Aiden Markram b Beyers Swanepoel |
| Codi Yusuf | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | Not Out |
Extras: 4 (NB 1, W 2, LB 1)
Total: 159/7 (20 overs)
Fall of Wickets:
- 17/1 (J. Roy, 2.4 overs)
- 57/2 (J. Buttler, 6.5 overs)
- 65/3 (M. Van Buuren, 8.6 overs)
- 76/4 (D. Miller, 9.6 overs)
- 125/5 (W. Lubbe, 16.2 overs)
- 141/6 (D. Vilas, 17.5 overs)
- 144/7 (B. Fortuin, 18.3 overs)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Liam Dawson | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Daniel Worrall | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Ottniel Baartman | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Simon Harmer | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Batting Performance
Chasing 160, Sunrisers Eastern Cape kept up the momentum with a steady start. Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markramensured the team remained on track. But the match changed completely when Patrick Kruger smashed 26 off just 7 balls, sealing a thrilling victory.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| J. Hermann | 21 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 95.45 | b Codi Yusuf |
| Dawid Malan | 19 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 95.00 | c Jos Buttler b Phehlukwayo |
| Temba Bavuma | 33 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 110.00 | c Dane Vilas b Nqaba Peter |
| Aiden Markram (C) | 37 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 137.04 | c Jason Roy b Phehlukwayo |
| Tristan Stubbs (WK) | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 | c Jos Buttler b Phehlukwayo |
| Patrick Kruger | 26 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 371.43 | Not Out |
| Liam Dawson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | Not Out |
Extras: 9 (W 5, LB 4)
Total: 165/5 (19.5 overs)
Fall of Wickets:
- 33/1 (J. Hermann, 5.2 overs)
- 49/2 (D. Malan, 7.4 overs)
- 112/3 (A. Markram, 15.1 overs)
- 138/4 (T. Stubbs, 18.2 overs)
- 152/5 (T. Bavuma, 19.1 overs)
Paarl Royals Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Wihan Lubbe | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
| John Turner | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Codi Yusuf | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 |
| Nqaba Peter | 1.5 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 14.73 |
Match Highlights & Turning Points: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Match Scorecard
- Patrick Kruger’s cameo (26 off 7 balls) changed the game.
- Jos Buttler’s attacking start (38 off 22) gave Paarl Royals momentum.
- Andile Phehlukwayo’s all-round performance (3 wickets, 16 runs).
- Aiden Markram’s crucial 37 kept the chase under control.
Conclusion : Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Match Scorecard
This match was a perfect example of high-pressure cricket. Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s late fireworks sealed a thrilling win, while Paarl Royals fought hard but fell short. Fans enjoyed every moment, making this a match to remember!