19.4Bosch to B Fortuin160/10
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Bjorn Fortuin. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Khan. With that, MI Cape Town secure a comfortable victory and clinched their spot in Saturday's Final. A dominant bowling performance from their bowlers dismantled Paarl Royals' key batters early during the powerplay, applying immense pressure on the middle order. While David Miller and Dinesh Karthik fought valiantly, scoring some crucial runs, it wasn't enough to swing the momentum in their favour. Every bowler from MI Cape Town played their part, ensuring their team's passage to the final. Paarl Royals' hopes aren't yet over, as they will get a second chance in Qualifier 2 on Thursday. Join us tomorrow for the next step in the playoffs. Delano Potgieter is the Player of the Match.
18.2Rabada to A Phehlukwayo151/9
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Andile Phehlukwayo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fourth slip, caught by Rickelton. Last recognised batter for Paarl Royals departs.
17.2Boult to M Ur Rahman147/8
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught (Sub). Trent Boult to Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Off cutter length ball, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover. Stunning catch from the substitute fielder.
16.2Khan to K Karthik138/7
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Rashid Khan to Dinesh Karthik. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Brevis. In the air and gone!
13.6Linde to D Miller116/6
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. George Linde to David Miller. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Brevis. Linde takes his man.
9.6Khan to D Wellalage81/5
Clean Bowled. OUT! Bowled. Rashid Khan to Dunith Wellalage. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. Bowled him!
6.4A Galiem48/4
Run OUT. OUT! Run Out. George Linde to Dayyaan Galiem. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Bosch, by Rickelton. Excellent piece of fielding from Corbin Bosch, rewards with the wicket.
4.2Bosch to R Hermann33/3
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Rubin Hermann. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Boult. Another one bites the dust.
2.1Boult to M Owen23/2
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Trent Boult to Mitchell Owen. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Hendricks. Comfortable catch for Hendricks.
1.1Rabada to L Pretorius21/1
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Rickelton. Rabada arrives with the breakthrough.