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In Match 18 of the SA20 2025 clash between Durban Super Giants and Paarl Royals, Heinrich Klaasen showcased his wicketkeeping brilliance to dismiss Joe Root for a golden duck.
Heinrich Klaasen’s brilliant reflex catch sends Joe Root packing
On fifth ball of the first over, Chris Woakes bowled a back-of-a-length delivery outside off that shaped away late, tempting Root into an uncertain poke. The English batter, unable to resist the movement, edged it sharply, but Klaasen’s lightning-fast reflexes ensured the breakthrough. Positioned slightly to his right, Klaasen took an exceptional catch in front of his face, demonstrating outstanding 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 chase. Woakes’ precision, combined with Klaasen’s sharp glovework, 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 triumph over Durban’s 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 off 30 balls) and Matthew Breetzke (25 off 29 balls) forming a 50-run partnership in the Powerplay. However, the middle order faltered against disciplined bowling. The Royals began their chase 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. Lhuan-dre Pretorius contributed a quickfire 25 off 13 balls to keep the Royals ahead in the Powerplay. Bjorn Fortuin‘s economical spell of 1/13 earned him the Player of the Match award.
