The foundation for the victory, however, was laid by Lhuan-dre Pretorious, who smashed an unbeaten 65-ball 98 earlier in the day, stitching a century-stand for the opening wicket with Asa Tribe. Opting the bat, the Royals openers set the stage alight in the first half of the innings. They cut loose in the third over, cracking Rabada for three boundaries, and then taking down Rashid Khan for 16 runs a couple of overs later.
