Over 19. 7 runs. Bowler: Ottniel Baartman. Paarl Royals: 176/1(rr 9.26)

One run. Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, well timed to mid on for 1 run, run save by Jansen. That's it! Paarl Royals comfortably chased down the target, and their openers, led by Lhuan-dre Pretorius, set the tone with a solid 100-run partnership, laying the foundation for a comfortable victory. Pretorius played exceptionally well, falling just short of a well-deserved century before being dismissed by Jansen, the only wicket-taker for the Sunrisers. Joe Root anchored the chase superbly, finishing unbeaten on 62 runs. With this commanding win, Paarl Royals begin their campaign on a high, while the defending champions suffer a second consecutive defeat.

One run. Ottniel Baartman to David Miller. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

Four runs. FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to David Miller. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

One run. Ottniel Baartman to Joe Root. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Abell.

End of over. Over 18. 8 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Paarl Royals: 169/1(rr 9.39)

Dot ball. Marco Jansen to David Miller. Yorker, down leg side on the back foot flick, hit pad to silly point for no runs.

One run. Marco Jansen to Joe Root. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

One run. Marco Jansen to David Miller. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Markram, fielded by Harmer.

One run. Marco Jansen to Joe Root. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

Four runs. FOUR! Marco Jansen to Joe Root. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

One run. Marco Jansen to David Miller. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

End of over. Over 17. 11 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Paarl Royals: 161/1(rr 9.47)

One run. Richard Gleeson to David Miller. Slower length ball, to leg on the front foot working, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

Two runs. Richard Gleeson to David Miller. Slower ball full toss, to leg on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Baartman.

One run. Richard Gleeson to Joe Root. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Abell.

Four runs. FOUR! Richard Gleeson to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Fifty up for Root with this boundary.

Two runs. Richard Gleeson to Joe Root. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Crawley.

One run. Richard Gleeson to David Miller. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Baartman.

End of over. Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Paarl Royals: 150/1(rr 9.38)