Local boys Wihan Lubbe and and Dane Vilas helped the Paarl Royals to a big away day victory at the Wanderers.
Bowling first in front of the yellow army was always going to be intimidating, but the men in pink started strong by picking up JSK captain Faf du Plessis in the powerplay.
Reeza Hendricks then played an unstoppable knock of 79 in 56 balls to get the hosts to 168/3 in their 20 overs.
The opener’s efforts were enough for him to be named player of the match, but not enough to get his side over the line.
Despite Lizaad Williams and Moeen Ali picking up Jason Roy and Jos Buttler early, the Royals soared to yet another victory.
Lubbe (57) and Vilas (42) put up a 95 run partnership at the back-end to help provide Paarl with the 114 runs they had required in the final 11 overs.
The Super Kings’ derby day win over the Pretoria Capitals on Saturday had the Bull Ring in full gear despite the working day. But it was not to be for them, as they continue to lurk around the foot of the table.
For Paarl, qualification into the playoffs is all but sealed with back-to-back games against the Durban Super Giants next on the agenda.
On Thursday, Pretoria host Sunrisers Eastern Cape in what is an important game for the Capitals and their hopes of climbing up the table.
Pictured above: Paarl Royals
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