Royals didn’t have enough runs on the board, let down by their batters. They were in the doldrums in the powerplay, staring into the abyss after losing three wickets for 31 by the end of first six and never really got back on their feet from there, scrapping their way to 115. It would have been a lot worse had Verreynne not shown his grit and fightback. It was a collapse and they were out of sorts against a potent bowling attack that gave nothing away on the big night. In reply, Quinton de Kock got off to a flier and his 25 off 12 ensured there was no panic. He set the tone and then Jordan Hermann played an almost run-a-ball innings of 17. Matthew Breetzke remained not out on 19 off 18, not throwing caution to the wind while, the standout performer, James Coles was like, what’s all the fuss about — scoring a classy 45 off a 19-run knock as Sunrisers stormed their way to the final. It all sets up beautifully for Sunday, when two top-quality sides will wrestle for the ultimate prize
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