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Sunrisers Eastern Cape win SA20 final
In a thrilling SA20 final, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets.
The Capitals scored 158 runs, with Dewald Brevis making a fantastic 101 runs.
However, the Sunrisers chased down the target with four balls to spare, thanks to great batting by Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke.
This win makes the Sunrisers the champions for the third time in four seasons.
For the Capitals, it was another final loss, continuing their tough luck in big matches.
The Sunrisers' coach, Adrian Birrell, and captain, Tristan Stubbs, were very happy with their team's performance.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals by six wickets.
Dewald Brevis scored 101 runs for Pretoria Capitals, helping them reach 158 runs.
Tristan Stubbs (63*) and Matthew Breetzke (68*) had an unbeaten partnership of 114 runs to win the match.
This is the Sunrisers' third SA20 title in four seasons.
Pretoria Capitals have now lost two finals to the Sunrisers.
- Who
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals
- What
- SA20 final match
- Where
- Newlands, Cape Town
- When
- January 26
- Why
- To determine the SA20 champion
Key facts
- Winning Team
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Losing Team
- Pretoria Capitals
- Match Margin
- 6 wickets
- Venue
- Newlands, Cape Town
- Date
- January 26
- Top Scorers
- Dewald Brevis (101), Tristan Stubbs (63*), Matthew Breetzke (68*)
- Coaches
- Adrian Birrell (Sunrisers), Sourav Ganguly (Pretoria)
Quotes
Adrian Birrell
Coach of Sunrisers Eastern Cape
“I’m very proud. Four finals in a row is a fantastic achievement. I’m very proud of every player and the whole squad. Some players haven’t played and we’ve got a very good bench that could have played in other teams, perhaps, but I’m very proud to get here today and we’ve got to be giving ourselves a chance.”
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“I am really proud and thrilled. It was a hell of a final. For Dewald to play like he did and for us to hold them to 158. And then needing 13 an over for the last four-five overs.”
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Tristan Stubbs
Captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape
“So stoked, can’t explain it. Don’t know what we did or how we did it. Me and Matty out there, we were calm but probably were panicking too. We know we bat so well together. Kept looking for an over to get momentum.”
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“Came in the 16th over and we ran with it. Funny things happen under pressure. Have really enjoyed this month. Have had a great group to work with. We plan really well for games. It’s a great run management by Aidi (coach Adrian) and the team. And we have a good Orange Army that backs us wherever we go.”
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Keshav Maharaj
Captain of Pretoria Capitals
“It is disappointing to say the least. Two batters were in and got set. You feel the hurt of coming so close. The starts we get from both bat and ball is something we have to look at.”
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“Boys will hurt for a bit. I’m not someone who dwells on the negatives. But we have to rectify the mistakes if we have to win trophies as a unit.”
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