Paarl Royals are up against MI Cape Town in match No.9 of the ongoing SA20 2025 at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday, January 15. (More Cricket News)
Paarl Royals Vs MI Cape Town: Toss UpdatePaarl Royals skipper David Miller won the toss and has inserted MI Cape Town to bat first at Boland Park
Paarl Royals Vs MI Cape Town: Playing XIsMI Cape Town (Playing XI): Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Dewald Brevis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult
On the other hand, Japan is coming off a defeat at the hands of India's dominance, losing 1-4 to the Men in Blue. Japan's sole goal came from Matsumoto who scored with a lucky deflection to give his side their first and only goal of the game.
Paarl Royals (Playing XI): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller(c), Dinesh Karthik(w), Dunith Wellalage, Dayyaan Galiem, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka
Talking about his decision to bowl first, David Miller said: "We will bowl first. I was a bit unsure but no, we are looking to bowl. It is probably going to be a good wicket but seems to get better at night. So try to restrict them to a chasable total. Guys are ready for today. Two changes for us. Both tactical changes."
His opposite numberlucky cola, Rashid Khan said: "We are happy. Wanted to put runs on the board. One change. Rickleton is not feeling well so Connor is back. The quality of players in this league makes it more tough and interesting."