One of DSG's most questionable decisions was using Quinton de Kock at No. 4 instead of his usual opening role, in an attempt to maintain a left-right batting combination. De Kock managed just one half-century in four innings at No. 4, alongside a 30-ball 43 against the Royals last week, but failed to make a significant impact otherwise.

Joe Root was out for a first-ball duck but Paarl Royals beat Durban's Super Giants by six wickets to extend their lead at the top of the SA20 table. Root, who went into the game as the top scorer in the tournament with 279 runs in seven innings,