WATCH: Joe Root clears George Linde with a ripper at SA20 2025

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January 16 2025

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January 16 2025

The ninth game of SA20 2025 saw Paarl Royals (PR) face MI Cape Town (MICT) in Boland Park. The meeting was marked by a spectacular moment of Joe rootwho showed that his bowling can be as impactful as his renowned batting skills. Root’s brilliant delivery resulted in dismissal from MI Cape Town George Linde.

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Joe Root’s brilliant delivery

In MI Cape Town’s 16th innings, Root produced an exceptional delivery. With Linde in the crease, Root produced a round-arm ball that took everyone by surprise. Linde, attempting a slow sweep, misjudged the bounce of the ball. The white leather snuck under his bat and tore off his off-stump, sending him back to the pavilion for 10 runs off 10 balls. Linde’s departure left MI Cape Town 4 wickets behind.

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Although Root’s performance with the bat in this match was brief, as in the Paarl Royals’ sixth innings, Root faced New Zealand pacemaker Trent Boult. On the penultimate ball of the powerplay, Root attempted an expansive shot, but Ingram caught it at mid-wicket. The ball, bowled at 125 kmph, found Root’s edge as it crossed the line. Root departed for 15 runs off 15 balls, with 2 boundaries to his name.

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Paarl Royals chase the goal

Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a total of 158/4 in their 20 overs. The entries were anchored by Rassie van der Dussenwho played a masterful knock of 91 runs off 64 balls. Van der Dussen’s performance, which included 1 six and 7 fours, provided the backbone of MI Cape Town’s total.

In response, Paarl Royals needed 159 runs to secure victory and they achieved the target with 6 wickets in hand. Lhuan-dre Pretorius He was the star of the Royals, playing exceptional innings of 83 runs. Pretorius’ calm strike led his team to victory.