Paarl Royals clinched a thrilling last-ball, six-wicket victory over Durban's Super Giants (DSG) in an SA20 encounter at Boland Park on Tuesday night. This dramatic finish saw Zimbabwean international Sikandar Raza hold his nerve to smash a six off the final delivery, needing two runs for the win, sparking celebrations among the home crowd. The foundation for the record-breaking chase of 187 runs was laid by crucial half-centuries from Rubin Hermann and Dan Lawrence. Hermann remained unbeaten with a composed 65 runs off 45 balls, while Lawrence contributed a fluent 63 runs from 41 deliveries. Their pivotal third-wicket partnership added 106 runs off just 61 balls, steadily guiding the Royals through a challenging chase. Earlier, Durban's Super Giants had posted a formidable total of 186/5, with captain Aiden Markram scoring 66 and valuable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Liam Livingstone. Despite an early wobble, the Royals' chase marked the highest successful run chase recorded at Boland Park. This crucial victory not only delivered a memorable performance but also significantly impacted the SA20 standings. The Paarl Royals climbed to second place on the points table with 19 points, edging ahead of other teams due to a superior number of victories or net run rate, bolstering their playoff aspirations. The result was corroborated by multiple credible news sources, confirming the accuracy of the events and the Royals' upward movement in the league.