SA20 [Twitter reactions]: Bjorn Fortuin, Evan Jones power Paarl Royals to thumping win over Joburg Super Kings

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The Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings faced off in Match No. 4 of SA20 at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday, January 13.

The Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first, but their innings got off to a rocky start. Despite some valiant efforts, they could only put up 81 runs before being all out in 17.2 overs. Bjorn Fortuin of the Royals stood out with his three wickets for 16 runs, earning him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Evan Jones also put in a strong performance for the home team, taking three wickets for 21 runs in 2.2 overs.

With such a low target to chase, the Royals were able to easily beat the Super Kings, reaching 82-3 in just 10.3 overs. This win also gave David Miller & Co. a bonus point.

The Royals’ win was a team effort, with several players contributing to the team’s success. The team’s strong performance in this match will boost their confidence as they look to continue their winning streak.

On the other hand, the Super Kings will have to go back to the drawing board to come up with a strategy to make a comeback in the tournament.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Bjorn Fortuin spinning a web around JSK. They're 4 down inside the powerplay. ??? #SA20

— EEMS (@NaeemahBenjamin) January 13, 2023

Bjorn Fortuin’s family in the stands have enjoyed his performance (and celebration) ??? pic.twitter.com/dyuReXfeg0

— Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) January 13, 2023

Bang bang goes Bjorn ??#PRvJSK #Betway #SA20 | @Betway_India pic.twitter.com/uGoGT6ocAZ

— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 13, 2023

Evan Jones takes 3 in his first game including the big wicket of Donovan Ferreira. Not a bad day out for the big fella#SA20

— Werner (@Werries_) January 13, 2023

Joburg Super Kings bundled out for just 81 runs against Paarl Royals.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2023

Bjorn Fortuin and Evan Jones each took three wickets as the Joburg Super Kings were bowled out for 81 in Paarl. #SA20 #PRvJSK pic.twitter.com/bX7X76sYAS

— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag) January 13, 2023

Told you we’d bounce back! 5 points – in the bag. ?? pic.twitter.com/WGApIp1BEv

— Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) January 13, 2023

What a Win for @paarlroyals Team. Paarl Royals won by 7 Wickets. Fantastic spell Evan Jones 3/21 and @bjorn_fortuin 3/16. Well played @josbuttler 29*(21).#PRvJSK #SA20 @jpduminy21 @R_Das_Neves9 @mandla80

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 13, 2023

Bjorn Fortuin and Evan Jones took 3 wickets apiece with Lungi Ngidi picking up the important one of Joburg captain Faf du Plessis. Ferisco Adams (2) and Tabraiz Shamsi claimed the other wickets for the @paarlroyals #SA20

— Leighton Koopman (@Leighton_K) January 13, 2023

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