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In the 18th game of the SA20 2025 clash between Durban Super Giants i Pearl Royals, Heinrich Klaasen showed his goalkeeping brilliance to dismiss Joe Root for a golden duck.
Heinrich Klaasen’s brilliant reflex catch sends Joe Root packing
On the fifth ball of the first over, Chris Woakes bowled a backhand delivery outside off that took shape late, tempting Root into an uncertain stroke. The England batsman, unable to resist the move, cut it hard but Klaasen’s quick reflexes ensured the breakthrough. Positioned slightly to his right, Klaasen made an outstanding catch in front of his face, showing exceptional hand-eye coordination and athleticism. The dismissal was crucial for the Super Giants as Root’s early exit derailed Royals’ plans to start the chase. Waakes’ accuracy, combined with Klaasen’s sharp glove work, created the perfect opening. Klaasen’s effort not only lifted his team’s spirits but also set the tone for the Super Giants’ bowling dominance.
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Paarl Royals beat Durban Super Giants by 5 wickets
The Super Giants, after electing to bat, posted a total of 142/7 in their 20 overs. The innings started strongly, with Quinton de Kock (43 from 30 balls) i Matthew Breetzke (25 off 29 balls) forming a 50-run partnership in the Powerplay. However, the middle order faltered against disciplined bowling. The Royals got their chase off to an aggressive start despite losing Root for a duck in the first over. Rubin Hermann he played a brilliant knock of 44 off just 22 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Juan-dre Pretorius he contributed a quickfire 25 off 13 balls to keep the Royals ahead in the Powerplay. Bjorn FortuinEconomical spell of 1/13 earned him the Player of the Match award.
