End of over. Over 20. 7 runs. Bowler: Joe Root. MI Cape Town: 158/4(rr 7.90)

Two runs. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by van Buuren. That's the end of the first innings, with MI Cape Town posting a competitive total. Rassie van der Dussen led the charge, remaining unbeaten on a solid 91 runs off 64 balls, guiding his team to a challenging score. The Paarl Royals spinners were exceptional, applying consistent pressure and restricting MI Cape Town's batting line-up. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the standout performer with the ball, claiming two key wickets, while Joe Root and Dayyaan Galiem each took one wicket. Will Paarl Royals be able to chase down this target, or will MI Cape Town bowlers restrict this? Let's find out.

Two runs. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

One run. Joe Root to Delano Potgieter. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Miller.

One run. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Dot ball. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, missed to short leg for no runs, mis-fielded by Karthik.

One run. Joe Root to Delano Potgieter. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.

End of over. Over 19. 20 runs. Bowler: Kwena Maphaka. MI Cape Town: 151/4(rr 7.95)

Four runs. FOUR! Kwena Maphaka to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Two runs. Kwena Maphaka to Rassie van der Dussen. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Root.

Six runs. SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Rassie van der Dussen. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Leg bye. Kwena Maphaka to Delano Potgieter. Half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run.

One run. Kwena Maphaka to Rassie van der Dussen. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.

Six runs. SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Rassie van der Dussen. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

End of over. Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Joe Root. MI Cape Town: 131/4(rr 7.28)

Dot ball. Joe Root to Delano Potgieter. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.

One run. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van Buuren.

Six runs. SIX! Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Dot ball. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Karthik.

Dot ball. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Karthik.

Dot ball. Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Karthik.