Paarl, Jan. 11 -- A fire broke out outside the Boland Park during the SA20 2025-26 match between Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals on January 10 in Paarl, as per ESPNcricinfo.

The fire started in the parking area on the western side of the venue during the fourth over of the match. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by the seventh over and no damage or injuries were reported.

Paarl Royals assistant coach Richard das Neves said the team had noticed the fire and briefly prepared for a possible interruption under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, especially in light of recent fires reported near the team's accommodation.

"We did notice it. There have been a few fires around Pearl Valley (the accommodation used by Paarl Ro...