Overview
- Jordan Hermann smashed an unbeaten 62 off 28 balls to lift Sunrisers to 186 for 4 after early momentum from Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow.
- Sunrisers’ quicks reduced the chase to 30 for 4 in the powerplay, with Nortje’s burst triggering a collapse that ended in 11.5 overs.
- Adam Milne claimed two wickets and Marco Jansen returned 1 for 15 as Paarl mustered only 49, with Asa Tribe (14) and Kyle Verreynne (11) the lone double-digit scorers.
- The two-time champions banked a bonus point and recorded their biggest victory by runs to open the new SA20 season.
- Fans drew parallels to RCB’s 49 all out in 2017, a link underscored by Milne’s presence in both squads, with a rematch set for December 31 at St George’s Park.