SA20 (Game 34) – Final – Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed the Betway SA20 Trophy in a thrilling Final against the Durban SuperGiants, winning the tournament for a second consecutive season. Aiden Markram’s orange army absolutely obliterated the Super Giants, first imposing a 200 plus score in the first innings, and then making fools out of the powerhouse Durban batting line up to win by 89 runs.
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape capitalized on winning the toss and opting to bat, thanks to Tom Abell and Jordan Herman. The pair recovered well after losing opener Dawid Malan and blitzed through the first 10 overs, adding a total of 90 to the scorecard. Tristan Stubbs and Markram then to over the reins, accelerating towards the end. Stubbs’ unbeaten 56 and Markram’s 42 propelled Sunrisers to a formidable total of 204 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, giving the Super Giants a daunting task ahead of them.
Abit shaky from the first innings thrashing, the Super Giants faltered right from the start, losing key wickets early in the innings. Marco Jansen’s exceptional bowling spell, including two wickets in his first over, dismantled the Super Giants’ batting lineup, securing a vital victory for Sunrisers. Daniel Worrall’s early wicket set the tone for Sunrisers’ bowling attack, with Ottiniel Baartman chipping in towards the end. Despite a valiant effort from Wiaan Mulder and Dwaine Pretorius, the Super Giants struggled to build partnerships and succumbed to the pressure, eventually getting bowled out for 115 runs in 17 overs with Marco Jansen securing a thrilling 5 wicket haul.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape showcased their dominance yet again, successfully defending their title in a thrilling final encounter. Their all-round performance, backed by clinical batting and disciplined bowling, underscored their supremacy in the SA20 League. Meanwhile, Durban Super Giants faced disappointment after a promising journey, failing to deliver in the crucial final clash.
Chief Scores :-
Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 204 for 3 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 56*, Tom Abell 55, Jordan Herman 42, Keshav Maharaj 2 for 33, Reece Topley 1 for 32, JJ Smuts 0 for 13)
Durban Super Giants – 115 for 10 in 17 overs (Wiaan Mulder 38, Dwaine Pretorius 28, Matthew Breetzke 18, Marco Jansen 5 for 30, Daniel Worrall 2 for 15, Ottniel Baartman 2 for 17)
