SA2025: Marco Jansen’s three-wicket haul leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to massive win over Paarl Royals

SA2025: Marco Jansen's three-wicket haul leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to massive win over Paarl Royals
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Sportzpics Photo)

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) secured a dominant 48-run victory over Paarl Royals (PR) in the 28th match of the SA20, 2025, played on Saturday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, SEC posted a total of 148/8 in their 20 overs, with contributions from David Bedingham (11), Jordan Hermann (53), and Tristan Stubbs (43).
However, it was the top-order collapse that defined the innings, with key wickets falling early, including de Zorzi, Bedingham, and Aiden Markram, all succumbing to Bjorn Fortuin and Mitchell Owen’s spells.
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The middle-order provided some resistance, notably with Dawson holding firm, but SEC’s innings ended with them only managing 148.
Fortuin, Malinga, and Owen were the standout bowlers for Paarl, each picking up two wickets.
Paarl Royals’ chase faltered from the outset, with Craig Overton and Marco Jansen wreaking havoc.
By the fourth over, Paarl were reeling at 22/5, with key wickets falling to Jansen and Overton.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Mitchell Owen, and Mitchell Van Buuren all fell cheaply as they were unable to cope with the pace and bounce from SEC’s seamers.
While Rubin Hermann (35) and Andile Phehlukwayo (22) tried to mount a recovery, the introduction of Aiden Markram proved pivotal.
Markram’s double strike, including the key wicket of Hermann, further reduced Paarl to 71/7. A superb catch by Overton off Hermann’s bat sealed the fate of Paarl as they were bowled out for 100 in just 18.2 overs.
Jansen’s 3-wicket haul was instrumental, while Overton finished with 3 wickets as well.
The emphatic win, accompanied by a bonus point, gives SEC a significant boost ahead of their Eliminator against JSK.
Though the defeat does not affect Paarl’s playoff position, it raises concerns about their batting depth and approach heading into Qualifier 1.





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