Twitter Reactions: Miller, Buuren, Ngidi help Paarl Royals beat Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2024 encounter

David Miller. (Photo Source: Jio Cinema)

In an action-packed encounter in the ongoing SA20 tournament, the Paarl Royals registered their second win, outplaying Pretoria Capitals by ten runs in the sixth match of the competition on Sunday, January 14. The match, held at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion showcased intense competition between the two teams.

The Capitals’s stand-in skipper James Neesham won the toss and opted to field first. The decision backfired as the Royals posted a competitive total of 210/3 on the board, with standout performances from captain David Miller and Mitchell Van Buuren. Miller scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 deliveries while Buuren hit a gritty knock of 40-ball 72 not out. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler also contributed significantly, scoring a quick 39 off 23 balls, including five boundaries and a maximum. Meanwhile, for Capitals, Daryn Dupavillon, Neesham, and Adil Rashid bagged one wicket each.

In response, the Pretoria Capitals fought valiantly but fell short by 10 runs. The Capitals encountered a shaky start, losing key wickets, including opener Phil Salt and Theunis de Bruyn, within the first over. Despite the early setback, Will Jacks and Rilee Rossouw formed a resilient partnership, amassing over 100 runs for the third wicket. The Capitals’ hopes were dashed as the pair departed in consecutive overs, followed by a loss of wickets at regular intervals.

Lungi Ngidi dismissed the prolific Rossouw, who notched up a brilliant 82 off 45 deliveries while Jacks contributed a noteworthy 58 off 34 balls before departing. Neesham made a quickfire 20 off nine deliveries but it proved insufficient for them to cross the line. In a tense final over where the Capitals needed 14 runs for victory, Obed McCoy’s superb bowling sealed the match, conceding a mere three runs.

Ngidi delivered a commendable performance, taking crucial wickets at key intervals and applying pressure on the opposition. The right-arm fast-medium bowler finished with figures of 4/39 and went on to win the Player of the Match award. The Royals’ bowling unit, featuring McCoy, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Imaad Fortuin, each contributed with a scalp, securing the Royals’ second win against the Capitals in the ongoing SA20 2024 edition.

Here’s how X reacted to Paarl Royals’ victory over Pretoria Capitals:

What an Over @ObedCMcCoy. @paarlroyals won by 10 Runs. Fabulous Knock @DavidMillerSA12 75*(42) and @mitchvanbuuren 72*(40). Excellent spell Lungi Ngidi 4/39.
Back-to-back Wins for @paarlroyals in #SA20 2024. #PCvPR @ShaneBond27 @R_Das_Neves9

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 14, 2024

Brilliant bowling by Obed McCoy.#SA20#PCvPR

— Spencer Johnson (@SpencerJohn112) January 14, 2024

It’s Paarls Royals Who Won This Close Counter 🔥🔥….#SA20 #PCvPR #INDvsAFG

— SUMIT07💛 (@sumitcsk07) January 14, 2024

It has to be always dramatic when Obed McCoy bowling against Capitals for a Royals team in the last over. IYKYK.#PCvPR ll #SA20

— Vee (@Being__Lazy) January 14, 2024

James Neesham is on the crease. Pretoria Capitals are winning this match.#SA20 #PCvPR

— Peanut Butter 067 (@peanutbutter067) January 14, 2024

They have Corbin Bosch. They have Eathan Bosch. #SA20

But we have Jos – The Boss.@paarlroyals #PCvPR #GeesLikeRoyals

— Halla Bob (@kalalbob25) January 14, 2024

Excellent spell Lungi Ngidi 4/39@paarlroyals #SA20 #PCvPR @Titans_Cricket @SuperSportPark

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 14, 2024

Need to take Phehlukwayo for plenty now. Won’t be that easy against McCoy#SA20 #PCvPR

— Werner (@Werries_) January 14, 2024

2 back to back wickets of in-form batsmen and we are back in the game. Good over by Fortuin. This can be the turning point.@paarlroyals #GeesLikeRoyals#SA20 #PCvPR

— Halla Bob (@kalalbob25) January 14, 2024

Superb Knock @Wjacks9 58(34)
FOURS ➡️ 6
SIXES ➡️ 3
SR ➡️ 171
30th T20 Half-Century for W Jacks.@PretoriaCapsSA#SA20 #PCvPR @surreycricket

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 14, 2024