The Paarl Royals have signed Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo as their wild-card player for the inaugural SA20 tournament.
Since making his domestic debut for the KZN Dolphins in 2014, Phehlukwayo has taken 92 wickets in 107 T20 matches at an average of 25.42, an economy rate of 8.47 and a strike rate of 18. He has also scored 693 runs with the bat at an average of 12.37 and a strike rate of 119.27.
The 26-year-old has picked up 45 wickets in 38 T20Is for his country at an average of 21.57, an economy rate of 8.69 and a strike rate of 14.8. In 21 innings, he has scored 149 runs at an average of 9.93 and a strike rate of 115.50.
He was one of the three reserve players for South Africa at this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
“We are delighted to have Andile joining us for the SA20,” said Paarl Royals coach JP Duminy. “He’s one of those experienced, multi-faceted players who can fit in anywhere, and provide us with greater flexibility in terms of the line-up for different conditions and matches.
“He has a good understanding of the South African conditions, and brings international experience also into our side.
“We have seen his all-round ability through his performances for both South Africa and in the domestic circuit, and we are confident he can play a huge role for the team.”
The Royals will begin their SA20 campaign with a match against MI Cape Town at Newlands on on 10 January.
SA20 wild-card signings:
Durban’s Super Giants: Akila Dananjaya (SL)
Joburg Super Kings: Aaron Phangiso (SA)
MI Cape Town: Jofra Archer (Eng)
Paarl Royals: Andile Phehlukwayo (SA)
Pretoria Capitals: Senuran Muthusamy (SA)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Jordan Hermann (SA)
