Paarl Royals finished the home leg of the SA20 2025 with a fifth win in as many games and extended their lead at the top of the points table. On a sluggish surface, they handed Durban Super Giants their sixth defeat of the season that put to end their faint hopes of making it to the playoffs. They remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

Paarl Royals eked out a thrilling six-wicket victory over Durban Super Giants in the 23rd match of the SA20 2025 at the Boland Park in Paarl on Monday,7.

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Paarl Royals made history this past week in the SA20 with a 20-over all-spin attack, securing their playoff spot. They lead the points table with six

Paarl Royals have scripted history by becoming the first-ever team in franchise cricket to bowl 20 overs of spin. The incredible feat was achieved during their seventh league stage match of the ongoing SA20 season against Pretoria Capitals at the Boland Park in Paarl.

The SA20 league stage is in its last phase and the team that has been dominating the tournament right now is the who are currently on top of the table with six wins and only one loss in the seven matches that they have played so far.

England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park on Saturday afternoon. The Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals.