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Joburg Super Kings, Sunrisers Share Points After Washout
10 Jan
Summary
- Match abandoned due to weather, awarding two points to each team.
- Faf du Plessis and James Vince formed a rapid 73-run opening partnership.
- Sikandar Raza took two crucial wickets for the Paarl Royals.
The SA20 2025-26 encounter between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals at the Wanderers concluded without a result due to inclement weather on Thursday evening. Both teams were awarded two points, resulting in Joburg Super Kings sharing the top spot on the table with Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Prior to the abandonment, Joburg Super Kings, led by Faf du Plessis and James Vince, posted a rapid 73-run opening partnership. Du Plessis contributed 39 off 24 balls, while Vince reached his maiden SA20 half-century. Despite the loss of Du Plessis, Matthew de Villiers and Vince continued to build the score.
Sikandar Raza proved effective for the Paarl Royals, taking two wickets, including that of De Villiers. The Super Kings ultimately set a target of 187/6. However, the Royals' pursuit was cut short by persistent lightning, leading to the match being abandoned and the points being shared.
