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David Miller SA20 PR 22 Jan 2023
SA T20 League

Miller steers Paarl Royals to crucial win

David Miller led the Paarl Royals to a six-wicket victory against the Pretoria Capitals at Boland Park on Sunday.

The Royals move up to third position on the log, with 13 points, while the Capitals remain first with 18.

Needing 159 for victory in their last home match of the tournament, Jason Roy (21) and Wihan Lubbe (29) gave the Royals a solid start.

Jos Buttler (37) and Dane Villas (24) then kept the hosts’ run chase on track before Miller’s unbeaten 28 off 14 balls secured the win.

HIGHLIGHTS: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals

Earlier, the Capitals posted 158-6, with Kusal Mendis leading the charge from the top with 37 off 26 deliveries before Theunis de Bruyn scored 53 off 47.

Miller took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Mendis off Tabraiz Shamsi’s bowling.

Proteas seamer Lungi Ngidi continued his good form with 1-19 from his allotted four overs, while Ferisco Adams claimed 2-38.

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