Johannesburg, Jan. 9 -- Joburg Super Kings moved to joint top of the SA20 2025-26 table with Sunrisers Eastern Cape after their clash against Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Thursday evening was abandoned due to inclement weather.

Both teams were awarded two points, lifting Super Kings up to 17 points, while Royals remained in third position on 15 points.

Royals captain David Miller had earlier won the toss under clear skies and elected to bowl. His Super Kings counterpart stated that he, too, would have taken the first strike and certainly would have taken advantage early on, as per an SA20 release.

Du Plessis and his new opening partner, James Vince, struck a sweet note from the outset as they followed up their rapid 32-run stand ag...