During match 18 of SA20 2025 clash between Durban Super Giants And Paarl Royals, Heinrich Klaasen showed his wicketkeeping skills to dismiss Joe Racine for a golden duck.
Heinrich Klaasen’s brilliant reflex sends Joe Root packing
On the fifth ball of the first over, Chris Woakes bowled a back-of-length delivery outside off which formed late, tempting Root into an uncertain shot. The English striker, unable to resist the movement, clearly outpaced him, but Klaasen’s lightning-fast reflexes ensured the breakthrough. Positioned slightly to his right, Klaasen made an exceptional catch in front of his face, demonstrating exceptional hand-eye coordination and athleticism. The dismissal was crucial for the Super Giants as Root’s early departure derailed the Royals’ plans for a steady start in the race. Woakes’ precision, combined with Klaasen’s sharp gloving, created the perfect opening. Klaasen’s efforts not only boosted his team’s morale but also set the tone for the Super Giants’ bowling dominance.
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Paarl Royals triumph over Durban Super Giants by 5 wickets
The Super Giants, after electing to bat, posted a total of 142/7 in their 20 overs. The rounds started strong, with Quinton de Kock (43 off 30 balls) and Matthew Breetzke (25 off 29 balls) forming a 50-run partnership in the Powerplay. However, the middle order faltered in the face of disciplined bowling. The Royals began their run with an aggressive start despite losing Root for a duck in the first over. Rubin Hermann played a scintillating knock of 44 off just 22 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Lhuandre Pretorius contributed a quickfire 25 from 13 balls to keep the Royals ahead in the Powerplay. Björn FortuinThe economic period of 1/13 earned him the player of the match award.
