Joe Root's unbeaten 78 and two vital wickets propelled Paarl Royals to an 11-run win over Pretoria Capitals, securing their SA20 playoff spot. Coach Trevor Penny praised Root's on-field and off-field contributions.

Joe Root's stellar performance with both bat and ball ensured the Paarl Royals' victory over Pretoria Capitals and their qualification for the SA20 playoffs. Root's 78 not out and two wickets, combined with key contributions from David Miller,

Paarl Royals became the first team to qualify for the Playoffs of the ongoing SA20 2025 after Joe Root's knock steered them to a win against Pretoria Capitals. Check the detailed match review of this game,

Joe Root hit 78 not out as his SA20 side Paarl Royals beat Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs. Opening the batting, Root hit eight fours and two sixes in his 56-ball innings, anchoring the Royals to 140-4 in their full 20 overs. He put on an unbeaten 59 stand with skipper David Miller after a run of early wickets.

The legendary English cricketer smashed 92* off just 60 balls to help Paarl Royals chase down a huge total of 212 against Pretoria Capitals in the 12th match of the SA20 2025. Root has been in sensational form in T20 cricket ahead of his return to ODIs in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Virat Kohli made his last domestic first-class appearance for Delhi in November 2012. It was in a Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad played from November 2 to 5.

Root hit 11 fours and two sixes and was supported by Rubin Hermann (56 off 33) and David Miller (48* off 24) as Paarl won with two balls to spare. It beats the previous highest chase of 204 by Joburg Super Kings against Durban's Super Giants in 2024.