Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Full Commentary, 3rd Match, 11 January, 2025
COMPLETED / 3rd Match / Boland Park
176/1 (18.4 ov)
175/5 (20 ov)
Paarl Royals won by 9 wickets
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Player of the match
Lhuan-dre Pretorius,
Paarl Royals
Player of the Series
Marco Jansen,
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Aiden Markram delivers off break ball at full length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 1 (5 runs)
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, plays push, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep fine leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 3 runs.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 1 run, Aiden Markram delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of fulltoss aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
End of over 5 (20 runs)
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward and caresses pull to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays hook in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 8 (11 runs)
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at back of length, Joe Root goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at good length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 9 (14 runs)
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers arm ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, it to the deep point, races away and finds the boundary.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 10 (13 runs)
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (12 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular hook to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 12 (15 runs)
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Marco Jansen bowls a sharp delivery, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, short length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius lbw b M Jansen 97 (51) Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, lbw b M Jansen, Out LBW !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Marco Jansen, and Umpire gives it out ! Lhuan-dre Pretorius has to depart.
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Liam Dawson to David Miller, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits David Miller to just 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at good length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, back of length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 2 runs, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook sloge sweep, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits hook in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Richard Gleeson delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 2 runs, Richard Gleeson delivers fast ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Marco Jansen to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Marco Jansen delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Marco Jansen delivers fast ball at back of length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. David Miller hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ottniel Baartman to David Miller, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Aiden Markram delivers off break ball at full length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 1 (5 runs)
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, plays push, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep fine leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 3 runs.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers fast ball at good length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Aiden Markram to Joe Root, 1 run, Aiden Markram delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Aiden Markram to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of fulltoss aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
End of over 5 (20 runs)
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward and caresses pull to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays hook in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 8 (11 runs)
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at back of length, Joe Root goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at good length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Liam Dawson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 9 (14 runs)
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers arm ball at good length, Joe Root hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Joe Root to just 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, it to the deep point, races away and finds the boundary.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Simon Harmer to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 10 (13 runs)
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Richard Gleeson to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (12 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ottniel Baartman to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular hook to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 12 (15 runs)
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Marco Jansen bowls a sharp delivery, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, short length, on the off stump, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius lbw b M Jansen 97 (51) Marco Jansen to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, no run, lbw b M Jansen, Out LBW !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Lhuan-dre Pretorius goes forward, swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Marco Jansen, and Umpire gives it out ! Lhuan-dre Pretorius has to depart.
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Liam Dawson to David Miller, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits David Miller to just 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at good length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
Liam Dawson to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, back of length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Root goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 2 runs, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Simon Harmer to Joe Root, 1 run, Simon Harmer delivers off break ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Simon Harmer to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook sloge sweep, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Root hangs in the crease, hits hook in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Gleeson to Joe Root, 1 run, Richard Gleeson delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 2 runs, Richard Gleeson delivers fast ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Richard Gleeson to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Marco Jansen to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Marco Jansen delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to Joe Root, 1 run, Marco Jansen delivers fast ball at back of length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Marco Jansen to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to David Miller, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. David Miller hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ottniel Baartman to David Miller, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at full length, David Miller goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at full length, Joe Root goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.