MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals demonstrated exceptional performance in their home fixtures during the league stage, securing victories in all five matches. However, their away performances at Newlands and Boland Park yielded no points.
In the tournament’s scoring system, which includes bonus points, MI Cape Town accumulated 24 points at home and 11 in away matches, whilst Paarl Royals gathered 20 and 8 points respectively. Their remarkable home performances alone would have secured their playoff positions.
In positive developments for the Royals, captain David Miller has declared himself match-ready following his recovery from a groin injury sustained over a week ago. The injury had kept him out of two matches for the team and raised concerns about his participation in the Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin in two weeks.
However, the team faces a setback with Joe Root’s departure. The English batter has left to join his national squad for the three-match ODI series in India, followed by the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
