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SA20 2025 Match 28: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals – Match Highlights and Scorecard

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured a dominant 48-run victory over Paarl Royals in the 28th match of SA20 2025 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. With this win, they head into the Eliminator against Joburg Super Kings with confidence, while Paarl Royals remain in second place despite the defeat.

Sunrisers Post 148 After Tristan Stubbs’ Late Blitz

After opting to bat first, Sunrisers Eastern Cape managed 148/8 in their 20 overs. Jordan Hermann played a steady knock of 53 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings. Tristan Stubbs provided late fireworks, smashing 43 off 27 balls, including three sixes, to boost the total.

Paarl Royals’ bowlers had a mixed outing. Captain Bjorn Fortuin led from the front with figures of 2/20 in four overs, while Eshan Malinga also picked up two wickets for just 21 runs. However, Mitchell Owen had a tough debut, conceding 36 runs in three overs, including 23 in his final over.

Paarl Royals Crumble Under Jansen-Overton Attack

Chasing 149, Paarl Royals had a horror start, losing half their side for just 22 runs inside four overs. Craig Overton (3/15) and Marco Jansen (3/22) tore through the top order, leaving no room for recovery.

Rubin Hermann (35 off 39) and Andile Phehlukwayo (22 off 24) tried to steady the innings, but captain Aiden Markram struck twice in quick succession to put the game beyond reach. The Royals were bowled out for just 100 in 18.2 overs.

This comprehensive win earned Sunrisers Eastern Cape a bonus point, further strengthening their position ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Paarl Royals will need to regroup before Qualifier 1, as their batting frailties were brutally exposed.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Full Match Scorecard

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 148/8 (20 overs)

Batters R B 4S 6S SR
Tony de Zorzi 8 8 1 0 100.00
David Bedingham 11 11 1 0 100.00
Jordan Hermann 53 38 6 1 139.47
Tom Abell 9 11 1 0 81.82
Aiden Markram 8 10 0 0 80.00
Tristan Stubbs 43 27 1 3 159.26
Marco Jansen 5 12 0 0 41.67
Liam Dawson 2 2 0 0 100.00
Craig Overton 0 1 0 0 0.00
Extra 9 (b 0, w 8, nb 0, lb 1)
Total 148/8 (20 ov)
Bowlers O M R W ECON
Bjorn Fortuin 4 0 20 2 5.00
Lungi Ngidi 2 0 22 0 11.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4 0 24 0 6.00
Dunith Wellalage 3 0 24 1 8.00
Mitchell Owen 3 0 36 2 12.00
Eshan Malinga 4 0 21 2 5.25

Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Tony de Zorzi – 2.2 ov), 2-37 (David Bedingham – 4.3 ov), 3-74 (Tom Abell – 8.6 ov), 4-94 (Jordan Hermann – 12.2 ov), 5-107 (Aiden Markram – 14.3 ov), 6-121 (Marco Jansen – 18.2 ov), 7-147 (Tristan Stubbs – 19.5 ov), 8-148 (Craig Overton – 19.6 ov)

Paarl Royals: 100/10 (18.2 overs)

Batters R B 4S 6S SR
Lhuan-dre Pretorius 3 5 0 0 60.00
Mitchell Owen 7 5 1 0 140.00
Rubin Hermann 35 39 3 1 89.74
Mitchell Van Buuren 1 2 0 0 50.00
Dewan Marais 2 3 0 0 66.67
Dunith Wellalage 8 4 2 0 200.00
Andile Phehlukwayo 22 24 2 1 91.67
Bjorn Fortuin 0 1 0 0 0.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 11 17 1 0 64.71
Eshan Malinga 8 4 0 1 200.00
Lungi Ngidi 3 6 0 0 50.00
Extra 0 (b 0, w 0, nb 0, lb 0)
Total 100/10 (18.2 ov)
Bowlers O M R W ECON
Craig Overton 4 0 15 3 3.75
Marco Jansen 4 0 22 3 5.50
Ottniel Baartman 3 0 22 0 7.33
Richard Gleeson 2.2 0 19 1 8.14
Aiden Markram 3 0 15 2 5.00
Liam Dawson 2 0 7 1 3.50

Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 0.6 ov), 2-10 (Mitchell Owen – 1.4 ov), 3-11 (Mitchell Van Buuren – 2.1 ov), 4-13 (Dewan Marais – 2.4 ov), 5-22 (Dunith Wellalage – 3.5 ov), 6-71 (Andile Phehlukwayo – 12.2 ov), 7-71 (Bjorn Fortuin – 12.3 ov), 8-81 (Rubin Hermann – 15.2 ov), 9-94 (Eshan Malinga – 16.4 ov), 10-100 (Lungi Ngidi – 18.2 ov)

Match Result: Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 48 runs

Player of the Match: Jordan Hermann

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