'Everyone thinks bashing in T20, Root was elegant': Miller
Pretoria Capitals achieved a strong total of 212/5 thanks to contributions from Will Smeed, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and others. However, Paarl Royals chased it down successfully with notable performances from Joe Root, who scored an unbeaten 92, and debutant Rubin Hermann. Root's performance, praised by Royals captain David Miller, proved decisive in sealing the victory.