Over 20. 8 runs. Bowler: James Neesham. Paarl Royals: 213/2(rr 10.65)

Two runs. James Neesham to David Miller. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, dropped catch by Ackerman. What a chase from Paarl Royals, they win by eight wickets with two balls to spare. After losing their in-form batter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, on the first delivery, Joe Root partnered with Rubin Hermann to form a match-winning partnership of 125 runs. David Miller then once again demonstrated that he is the best finisher in the game scoring 48 off 24 balls. Joe Root finished unbeaten on 92 and is adjudged as Player of the Match.

One run. James Neesham to Joe Root. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rossouw.

One run. James Neesham to David Miller. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, run save by Bosch, fielded by Muthusamy.

Four runs. FOUR! James Neesham to David Miller. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

End of over. Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Tiaan van Vuuren. Paarl Royals: 205/2(rr 10.79)

Dot ball. Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.

Four runs. FOUR! Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

Dot ball. Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Verreynne.

Two runs. Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for 2 runs, shy attempt by Rossouw.

Dot ball. Tiaan van Vuuren to Joe Root. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Rossouw.

Three runs. Tiaan van Vuuren to David Miller. Full toss, wide down leg side backing away flick, well timed in the air under control to fine leg for 3 runs, run save by Bosch, mis-fielded by Verreynne.

End of over. Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Migael Pretorius. Paarl Royals: 196/2(rr 10.89)

Dot ball. Migael Pretorius to Joe Root. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, inside edge to silly mid off for no runs.

One run. Migael Pretorius to David Miller. Half volley, middle stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Smeed.

Four runs. FOUR! Migael Pretorius to David Miller. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Two runs. Migael Pretorius to David Miller. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ackerman.

One run. Migael Pretorius to Joe Root. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.

Two runs. Migael Pretorius to Joe Root. Leg cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Ackerman, fielded by Bosch.

End of over. Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Tiaan van Vuuren. Paarl Royals: 186/2(rr 10.94)