Pretorius, Viljoen Power Paarl Royals into Qualifier 2

A commanding batting display led by Luan-dre Pretorius, followed by a incisive bowling spell from Hardus Viljoen, powered Paarl Royals to a comprehensive 36-run victory over Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 Eliminator here on Thursday, sealing their place in Qualifier 2 and knocking their opponents out of the tournament.

Pretorius anchored the Royals’ innings with a fluent knock, providing the foundation for a competitive total, while contributions from the rest of the batting line-up ensured sustained pressure on the opposition.

In response, Joburg Super Kings were never able to gain momentum as Viljoen’s sharp pace and disciplined bowling tore through the batting order, restricting them well short of the target.

The convincing win keeps Paarl Royals’ title hopes alive as they advance to the next stage of the competition.