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Raza's Final Ball Six Seals Royals Victory!
14 Jan
Summary
- Sikandar Raza hit a six off the final ball to win the match.
- Rubin Hermann and Dan Lawrence scored crucial half-centuries.
- Paarl Royals completed the highest successful chase at Boland Park.
In a thrilling Betway SA20 encounter at Boland Park, the Paarl Royals achieved a remarkable six-wicket victory over the Durban's Super Giants. Sikandar Raza struck a six off the final ball, needing six runs to win, to seal the win and complete the highest successful chase at the venue. The impressive total of 186/5 set by the Super Giants was overcome by a resilient Royals batting effort.
Key to the Royals' success was a pivotal 106-run partnership between Rubin Hermann and Dan Lawrence. Hermann remained unbeaten on 65, supported by Lawrence's 63 off 41 balls. Their efforts stabilized the innings and injected the necessary momentum to keep pace with the demanding run rate, with Lawrence particularly targeting the spinners.
Earlier, captain Aiden Markram led the Super Giants with 66, assisted by Liam Livingstone's quickfire 32 not out and Heinrich Klaasen's 29. However, their efforts were ultimately outmatched by the Royals' strong chase. The win propels the Royals to second place in the standings, while the Super Giants remain fifth, setting up a crucial final-round match.
