‘Well done boys’ – Fans react as Paarl Royals beat Joburg Super Kings in 9th game of SA20 2024

Paarl Royals registered a great win over the Joburg Super Kings in the ninth game of SA20 2024 on January 17 at Boland Park in Paarl. Speaking about the game, Joburg Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and invited the Royals to field first in the ongoing thrilling league.

Notably, after being opted to bat first, JSK were all out for just 134 runs in 19.5 overs as star batter L. du Ploy was the only one who scored 71 runs from 43 balls, hitting seven boundaries and three sixes, whereas Moeen Ali hammered 18 runs. Following that, no other batter could score runs in double digits, which made them lose the game.

However, during the chase, star opener and England captain Jos Buttler stood up as he went on to hammer unbeaten 70 runs from just 37 balls, featuring eight boundaries and three sixes to help his side chase down the total with 35 balls to spare in the game.

Jos Buttler is a world-class player and to do what he did there was very special: David Miller

Meanwhile, Paarl Royals skipper David Miller has expressed his happiness after his side won the crucial game on his home soil. In addition, the 34-year-old cricketer talks about Jos Buttler, Wihan, and Lungi Ngidi, which helps them win the encounter. Moreover, the middle-order batter is confident of winning the upcoming games as well as the ongoing tournament.

“Was a great result, very happy with that. To have got the bonus point at the end was good. Bowlers bowled exceptionally well, Jos Buttler and Wihan batted sensationally in that partnership. [on Ngidi] He is key to our success, he has taken the leadership in the bowling department and he is very clear in what he wants to do. While, big boundary here, the dimensions here are different, a lot of wind and a bit of factors to think about. [on Jos Buttler] Jos Buttler is a world-class player and to do what he did there was very special,” David Miller said after the win.

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