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De Kock leads Sunrisers to 48-run win
In a cricket match in South Africa, Quinton de Kock scored 77 runs to help his team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, win by 48 runs against Pretoria Capitals.
The Sunrisers scored 188 runs in their 20 overs, and the Capitals could only score 140 runs.
The Sunrisers' bowlers, including Adam Milne, did well to stop the Capitals from scoring more.
The win put the Sunrisers at the top of the league table with 10 points, while the Capitals are still looking for their first win.
The match was played at St George's Park in Gqeberha, with a large local turnout supporting the Sunrisers.
Quinton de Kock was named the Player of the Match, winning 69.3% of the fan vote.
Quinton de Kock scored 77 runs off 47 balls, including five fours and six sixes, in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's 48-run win over Pretoria Capitals.
Matthew Breetzke contributed 52 runs off 33 balls, and Jordan Hermann scored 37 runs off 20 balls to help Sunrisers reach 188/6.
Sunrisers' bowlers, including Adam Milne (4/25), Marco Jansen, and Anrich Nortje, restricted Pretoria Capitals to 140 all out in 18.5 overs.
The victory moved Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the top of the SA20 table with 10 points, while Pretoria Capitals remain winless after two matches.
The match was played at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa, with a large local turnout supporting the Sunrisers.
- Who
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals
- What
- SA20 cricket match
- Where
- St George's Park, Gqeberha, South Africa
- When
- December 30, 2023
- Why
- Regular season match in the SA20 league
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Pretoria Capitals
Match Performance
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 48 runs, with Quinton de Kock scoring 77 runs and Adam Milne taking 4 wickets.
Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals were restricted to 140 all out, with Shai Hope scoring 36 runs.
Key facts
- Match Result
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 48 runs
- Player of the Match
- Quinton de Kock (77 runs off 47 balls)
- Venue
- St George's Park, Gqeberha, South Africa
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape Total
- 188/6 in 20 overs
- Pretoria Capitals Total
- 140 all out in 18.5 overs
- Top Scorers for Sunrisers
- Quinton de Kock (77), Matthew Breetzke (52), Jordan Hermann (37)
- Top Bowlers for Sunrisers
- Adam Milne (4/25), Marco Jansen (1/12), Anrich Nortje (1/15)
- Top Scorers for Capitals
- Shai Hope (36), Will Smeed (35)
- Player of the Match Vote
- Quinton de Kock won 69.3% of the fan vote
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape Points
- 10 points (top of the SA20 table)
- Pretoria Capitals Record
- Winless after two matches
Quotes
Kyle Verreynne
Wicketkeeper-batter for Paarl Royals
“There’s been really good prep coming into this. We’ve got a changeroom filled with guys who are hitting the ball quite nicely.”
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“So, with nine games to go and Playoffs hopefully, I think we are just going to start our tournament again. I think if you try to tweak too many things, we’ll probably come short.”
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Tristan Stubbs
Captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape
“We’ve never played on New Year's Eve, but I think the atmosphere is going to hopefully match today, if not better.”
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“I've always said the best atmosphere here is a Sunday afternoon 3.30pm start. We have a 1.30pm start, but it's going to have that feel and it's going to be awesome.”
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Corbin Bosch
Allrounder for MI Cape Town
“It’s going to be an electric game against Pretoria Capitals. Both teams are looking for a win.”
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“I think the atmosphere is going to be electric. We can’t wait to put on a show for you.”
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Mandla Mashimbyi
Assistant coach for Pretoria Capitals
“Losing two games in a row is not nice. But I think there's still time for us to really recover. We need to regroup now and come back and make sure that in Cape Town we get our first win.”
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“And you just never know what the competition can give you after that. So, yeah, we're looking forward to that.”
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Sources
De Kock stars in Sunrisers Eastern Capes 48-run win over Pretoria Capitals in SA20
SA20: Sunrisers clinch bonus point win over Pretoria Capitals
St. George's Park And Newlands Set For Blockbuster Betway SA20 New Year's Eve Clashes
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape thrill home crowd with bonus point win over Pretoria Capitals
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