Archive · 9 Jan 2026
SA20: Du Plessis, Vince shine before match abandoned due to lightning
The SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals was stopped because of lightning.
Before that, Faf du Plessis and James Vince scored lots of runs for Joburg.
Sikandar Raza bowled well for Paarl, taking two wickets.
Both teams got two points, and Joburg is now tied for first place while Paarl is third.
Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals' SA20 match was abandoned due to lightning.
Faf du Plessis and James Vince scored a 73-run opening partnership for Joburg.
Sikandar Raza took two wickets for Paarl, including du Plessis' dismissal.
Joburg scored 187/6 before the match was abandoned.
Both teams were awarded two points, with Joburg moving to joint top of the table.
- Who
- Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals
- What
- SA20 match abandoned due to lightning
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Why
- Inclement weather and lightning
- Teams Involved
- Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals
- Match Venue
- Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Match Outcome
- Abandoned due to lightning
- Points Awarded
- 2 points each
- Standings Impact
- Joburg Super Kings joint top, Paarl Royals third
- Key Performers
- Faf du Plessis, James Vince, Sikandar Raza
- Total Score
- 187/6 by Joburg Super Kings