Anrich Nortje's Daughter's Reaction Goes Viral [Source: @SA20_League/X.com]
A heartwarming video has taken the internet by storm, capturing the adorable reaction of a young child during the SA20 match between Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals. The video, which was shared widely, shows the child looking visibly upset after the Capitals lost the match.
It’s now been revealed that the child in the video is none other than Anrich Nortje's daughter, the South African pacer. The moment was captured at SuperSport Park in Centurion on January 18, 2025, and quickly went viral, melting hearts everywhere.
While the viral video stole the spotlight, the match itself was one for the books. The Paarl Royals defeated Pretoria Capitals by 8 wickets in what was the highest-ever run chase in SA20 history. The Royals chased down a daunting target of 213 runs with ease, thanks to a stellar performance from Joe Root and debutant Rubin Hermann.
Paarl Royals Dominate Against Pretoria Capitals
Paarl Royals lost their opener, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, early on, but Root and Hermann put together a massive 125-run partnership for the second wicket. Hermann, initially struggling, came into his own and scored a quick 56 runs. Root, ever the class act, remained unbeaten on 92 from 60 balls, guiding his team to victory with an unbroken 88-run partnership with David Miller. Miller added a fiery 48 runs off 24 balls to seal the chase with just two balls to spare.
Earlier in the match, Pretoria Capitals had set a strong total of 212/5. Despite a few early setbacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Smeed played brilliant knocks, with Smeed hitting a debut fifty. However, the Capitals’ efforts fell short, and the Royals claimed the win in a thrilling finish.