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Jos Buttler‘s dazzling unbeaten innings of 70 masterminded a commanding seven-wicket victory for the Paarl Royals against the Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday (January 17) in SA20 2024. This triumph not only upheld their flawless record in the current season but also secured a valuable bonus point in a resounding performance.
Early setbacks and Joburg Super Kings’ struggle
Opting to bat first, the Super Kings encountered early adversity, losing three pivotal wickets within the powerplay. Lungi Ngidi‘s masterful bowling, including the crucial dismissal of Faf du Plessis, provided the Royals with a formidable start, creating a challenging atmosphere for the opposition.
Leus de Plooy’s singular stand and Super Kings’ resilience
Leus de Plooy emerged as the solitary force for the Super Kings, capitalizing on an early reprieve to construct a resilient innings of 71 within the team’s score of 134/10 in 19.5 overs. Despite a brief resurgence initiated by Moeen Ali‘s contribution of 18 important runs, the Royals maintained their dominance by consistently claiming wickets at strategic intervals.
Jos Buttler’s authoritative mastery in the chase
In the pursuit, Buttler assumed the role of the chief architect for the Royals, overcoming the early departure of Jason Roy. His partnership with Wihan Lubbe, yielding 87 runs from 50 balls for the second wicket, made the batting endeavor appear remarkably manageable under the illuminating lights. Buttler’s 37-ball innings, adorned with eight boundaries and 3 maximums, ensured that the Super Kings succumbed to their third defeat in four games.
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Paarl Royals secure pinnacle position with unblemished record
With this comprehensive victory, the Royals, in tandem with the Durban Super Giants, perpetuated their unblemished record and ascended to the apex position on the league table.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Jos Buttler scoring runs at a high strike rate with a general sense of fluency again pic.twitter.com/sJWmlFQic1
— Dan (@thetopbinsblog) January 17, 2024
Nothing better than seeing Jos Buttler in form, striking the ball around the field, playing with confidence, tough few months but showed today why he’s still one of the best batters around
Form is temporary, class is permanent #SA20— James Haycox (@St_James12) January 17, 2024
Jos Buttler back among runs pic.twitter.com/6mJSGiE1yP
— HS27 (@Royal_HaRRa) January 18, 2024
All hail the boss #josbuttler pic.twitter.com/D00LMDkauL
— Anuj (@Anujsantana) January 17, 2024
Jos Buttler smashing it all over the ground 😍😍
— Politics N Cricket 🏏 🇮🇳🏴🎵 🎥🎤 (@rs_3702) January 17, 2024
Those low hands of @josbuttler just a treat to the eyes the way he hits them and mostly in the V one of the finest players on the eye.#Sa20
— Ankit Dubey (@Tweefusion) January 17, 2024
Watching @josbuttler bat is a treat to watch . #SA20
— Sreekar (@nyalkalkars) January 18, 2024
After some terrific performances by @LaurieEvans32, @PWalter_22 and @JamieOverton in #BBL13 attention now turns to the Originals who are looking to make their mark in the #SA20. It is great to see @josbuttler back firing. No better sight in world cricket, than Jos in full flow! pic.twitter.com/16DyKj2gG6
— Manchester Originals Fan Account (@ManchesterOGs) January 17, 2024
JSK are an embarrassment to Joburg.#SA20
— I support the Linux Foundation 🐧. (@Sephoro_the3rd) January 17, 2024
That's impressive! Butter's quick 70 runs in 37 balls must have been quite a spectacle in the South Africa league. Cricket fans must be buzzing about that performance.#SA20 #buttler
— muhammad kaif (@muhammadka95936) January 17, 2024
Jos Buttler plays good cricket, my goodness! Well deserved by the Paarl Royals.
I know haven't been following the #SA20 really well but I'm here now 😅 ready to comment and have an opinion on your posts! Better late than never 😁
— Thandeka Buhlebethu Sindane (@Buhlebethu_) January 17, 2024
Better to switch off the live stream and get some sleep than to watch this JSK getting grounded and grounded. 😭#JSK #JSKvPR #PRvJSK #SA20
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 17, 2024
Royals make it THREE from THREE!!!
A comprehensive 7-wicket win and a bonus point!!!
JSK with another loss #SA20
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 17, 2024
A proper team show at Boland Park to make it three in three 👌💗 pic.twitter.com/CNuAqDycyt
— Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) January 17, 2024
Tough night at the park.#PRvJSK #WhistleForJoburg #ToJoburgWeBelong #SA20 pic.twitter.com/CAdFZ8MBOS
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) January 17, 2024
