Otniel Baartman's Hat-trick Powers Paarl Royals to SA20 Playoffs

• Paarl Royals fast bowler Otniel Baartman achieved a hat-trick in the SA20 League 2025-26 against Pretoria Capitals.
• Baartman took 5 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs, becoming the second bowler in SA20 history to take a hat-trick.
• His hat-trick included the crucial wickets of Andre Russell, Lizaad Williams, and Lungi Ngidi.
• The Royals defeated the Capitals by 6 wickets, securing their spot in the SA20 playoffs.
• Baartman is now the highest wicket-taker in SA20 history with 57 wickets, surpassing Marco Jansen.

Why It Matters: Otniel Baartman's sensational hat-trick led Paarl Royals to a dominant win and a playoff berth in SA20.