PR VS SEC T20S

Right then, that is it for the game! The action in the SA20 League continues as we have two games lined up on Saturday, the 3rd of February. It will be MI Cape Town vs. Pretoria Capitals at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT) and Joburg Super Kings vs. Durban Super Giants at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT), but as you know, our build-up begins much sooner, so do join us for the same. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Marco Jansen is the Player of the Match.

Earlier in the innings, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, having won the toss and elected to bat, faced an early setback with the loss of Dawid Malan. However, a pivotal partnership between Jordan Hermann and Tom Abell saw the team stabilizing with a valuable 77-run stand. Despite Tom Abell falling just short of a half-century, and the subsequent dismissal of Jordan Hermann and skipper Mrkhram, the duo of Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs took center stage. Marco Jansen, promoted up the order, played a brutal innings, contributing 71 runs off just 31 deliveries, ably supported by Tristan Stubbs. Their efforts propelled Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a commendable total of 208 runs.

Facing the formidable challenge of chasing a substantial total of 209 runs, Paarl Royal got off to an explosive start with Jos Buttler and Jason Roy launching a fierce assault, amassing 63 runs by the end of the powerplay. However, the momentum suffered a setback with the departure of Jason Roy, prompting David Miller and Jos Buttler to attempt stabilization. The partnership was disrupted with both Jos Buttler and David Miller falling in successive overs. Subsequently, the team faced difficulties in maintaining the required run rate, compelling the batters to intensify their efforts and eventually resulting in a succession of wickets.

Thats it! Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Paarl Royals by 44 runs! The bowlers initiated well but had to weather the storm of the opening pair, Jos Buttler and Jason Roy. Liam Dawson emerged as the pivotal figure, providing the breakthrough by dismissing Jason Roy shortly after the powerplay. Beyers Swanepoel then joined forces and removed the set Jos Buttler, revitalizing Sunrisers's chances. Both bowlers also secured a wicket each from the middle order before Marco Jansen entered the attack, claiming his maiden wicket to add to his outstanding batting. The Sunriser's bowlers orchestrated a commendable comeback, strategically taking wickets at crucial junctures in the game.

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

Six! Sent into the crowd! Out comes the pull shot and off goes the ball.

Six! Hammered! The batter has thrown the kitchen sink at this one, slogging this well over mid wicket.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

OUT! The fielder has taken the catch.

1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.