Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Sunrisers Eastern Cape win 3rd trophy in SA20 2025/26 season under Tristan Stubbs' captaincy

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:47:42 GMT

Sunrisers Eastern Cape on their third SA20 title in four years with a stunning six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Newlands in Cape Town as the 114-run unbeaten fifth-wicket stand between captain Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breeztke, both of whom celebrated their respective half-centuries, got the better of Dewald Brevis’ century, which was the lone hand of Pretoria Capitals who made only 158.

When PC, the runners-up of SA20 first season, restricted SEC to 48/4 in the ninth over of the second innings, putting the required run rate to nearly 14 runs per over, they had one hand on the trophy. But the two unbeaten batters of the Sunrisers, with a record stand, stole the memorable victory from the jaws of defeat.

Matthew began the charge when he lofted Lizard Williams over mid-on for a boundary of the second bowl of Williams final over before giving strike to the captain, who hit Williams over extra cover and passed the strike back as the former finished the over with a magnificent boundary through square leg to take 14 runs of that over and reduced the equation to 42 needed of the last three overs.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape wins SA20 2025/26 under Tristan Stubbs

Stubbs has been excellent with his performance as he got a call-up to South Africa’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, despite struggling for form throughout the season, as his 63 unbeaten knock was his first half-century in the format in 51 innings since his 76-run knock against the West Indies in August two years ago.

Overall Eastern Cape had another season for the books as they kept their record of reaching the finals with their new signing, Quinton de Kock, finished as the leading run-getter with 390 runs while another accusation, Anrich Nortje, was the second on the list of wicket-takers as Marco Janssen’s 13 wickets this season has left him one behind Oatmeal apartment as the most successful bowler of the league.

Meanwhile, a word should be spoken for Brevis, who smashed a fine knock of 101 runs in just 56 deliveries at a strike rate of over 180, with the second best score of the Pretoria Capitals being 30 in the scorecard.

Brief Score: Sunrisers Eastern Cape 162 for 4 (Breetzke 68*, Stubbs 63*, Maharaj 1-23) beat Pretoria Capitals 158 for 7 (Brevis 101, Jansen 3-10) by six wickets.

SA20 2025-26, Final: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:50:39 GMT

The SA20 Tournament's Championship Final occurs on January 25, 2026, when the Pretoria Capitals play against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands (Cape Town). They are long-time rivals with a rich playoff history, with Eastern Cape winning two out of three during the current season. The Capitals finished the regular season second in points as a result of a strong net run rate (NRR) and secured a playoff position. The Capitals defeated Eastern Cape during Qualifier 1 in order to advance to the tournament finals.

Despite two rained-out matches, Sunrisers Eastern Cape still finished first in points in the league with 28 points and also were three-time defending champions of the SA20 Tournament. They lost Qualifier 1 by 7 wickets to the Capitals but recovered their confidence by winning Qualifier 2 against Paarl Royals by 7 wickets. This championship matchup serves as a rematch of last year's finals which adds to the intrigue of this match. The Eastern Cape seeks to add a remarkable third title while the Capitals have aspirations of capturing their first league championship.

SA20 2025-26, Final, PC vs SEC: Live Streaming Details

Match	Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Final, SA20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Sunday, January 25; 7 pm
Venue	Newlands, Cape Town
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details	JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (app & website)

SA20 2025-26, Final, PC vs SEC: Probable Playing XI

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Shai Hope (wk), Bryce Parsons, Jordan Cox, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, James Coles, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla

SA20 2025-26, Final: PC vs SEC head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:18:01 GMT

The final of SA20 2025-26 will be played between Pretoria Capitals (PC) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday, January 25. This high-pressure clash will decide the SA20 champions.

Pretoria Capitals finished the league stage in second place with five wins, qualifying for the final thanks to a better net run rate. After losing twice to Eastern Cape during the league phase, the Capitals finally bounced back in Qualifier 1, beating SEC by seven wickets to book a direct place in the final. Led by Keshav Maharaj, the Capitals will be aiming to lift their first-ever SA20 title.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape topped the points table with 28 points, despite having two matches washed out due to rain. Although they lost Qualifier 1 to the Capitals, they responded strongly by defeating Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 to reach the final. This will be a repeat of the 2023 SA20 final, and SEC will be chasing their third SA20 trophy, making them one of the most successful teams in the league.

PC vs SEC: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

Matches Played: 10
Pretoria Capitals Won: 5
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 5
Tied: 0
No Result: 0

PC vs SEC: Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands has not been very good for batting this season. Though in the initial matches high scores have been seen, in the latest matches while chasing, teams have been losing wickets at regular intervals. Batting first and making high scores might prove to be a good option in the final match.

PC vs SEC: Predicted Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Keshav Maharaj (c), Bryce Parsons, Jordan Cox, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Shai Hope (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, James Coles, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla

SA20 2025-26, Qualifier 1: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:20:28 GMT

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025–26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Wednesday, January 21. Led by Tristan Stubbs, the Sunrisers topped the points table after the league stage, recording five wins, three losses, and two no-results. The two-time champions enter the playoffs on the back of a dominant seven-wicket victory over MI Cape Town, underlining their consistency and momentum at the business end of the tournament.

Pretoria Capitals finished second in the standings with five victories and four defeats from their 10 league matches, with one game washed out due to rain. The Capitals head into the Qualifier brimming with confidence after winning four of their last five outings. However, they will be wary of the challenge posed by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who outplayed them in both league-stage encounters this season and will look to maintain their dominance in this crucial clash.

SA20 2025-26, Qualifier 1, SEC vs PC: Live Streaming Details

Match	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, Qualifier 1, SA20 2025–26
Date and Time (IST)	Wednesday, January 21; 9:00 PM
Venue	Kingsmead, Durban
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details	JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (App & Website)

SA20 2025-26, Qualifier 1, SEC vs PC: Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (C), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Shai Hope (WK), Bryce Parsons, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

SA20 2025-26, Match 29: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:01:24 GMT

Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town are set to lock horns in Match 29 of the SA20 2025-26 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, on Sunday, January 18, marking their final league-stage outing of the season. The Eastern Cape franchise has endured interruptions due to rain, with two matches affected by weather. Despite that, they boast the best net run rate in the tournament, powered by several dominant victories. A win in this fixture will secure them a place in Qualifier 1, further strengthening their title ambitions.

MI Cape Town, meanwhile, still retain a slim chance of breaking into the top four, though their fate also hinges on results involving the Joburg Super Kings. Led by Nicholas Pooran, the side will look to control what is in their hands by winning this crucial encounter. Cape Town have shown encouraging form recently, registering victories in three of their last four matches. Carrying that momentum, they will aim to upset the Eastern Cape and keep their playoff hopes alive until the final standings are confirmed.

SA20 2025-26, Match 29, SEC vs MICT: Live Streaming Details

Match	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, Match 29, SA20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Sunday, January 18; 7:00 PM
Venue	St George's Park, Gqeberha
Broadcast and Live Streaming	JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (App & Website)

SA20 2025-26, Match 29, SEC vs MICT: Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (C), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran (C), Kieron Pollard, Jason Smith, Dane Piedt, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult

SA20 2025-26, Match 26: MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:29:32 GMT

The Match 26 of SA20 2025-26 will see MI Cape Town lock horns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands, Cape Town, on Friday, January 16. This fixture marks the first meeting between the two sides in the current season and comes at a crucial stage of the league. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, both teams will be eager to make a strong statement and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the competition.

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MI Cape Town have endured a difficult campaign so far, sitting at the bottom of the points table after eight matches. Their only two wins this season have come against Joburg Super Kings, highlighting their struggles against other opponents. Led by Rashid Khan, the side will be determined to end the season on a positive note. In contrast, Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been dominant, boasting the best net run rate (+2.398) and will look to strengthen their grip at the top.

SA20 2025-26, Match 26, MICT vs SEC: Live Streaming Details

Match	MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 26, SA20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, January 16; 9:00 PM
Venue	Newlands, Cape Town
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website)

SA20 2025-26, Match 26, MICT vs SEC: Probable Playing XI

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Karim Janat, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

SA20 2025-26, Match 24: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:44:48 GMT

On Wednesday, January 14, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will meet the Joburg Super Kings in Match 24 of the SA20 2025–26 season. These two teams were originally scheduled to play against each other on January 3, 2023, but due to the weather, the match was called off early on (just after the toss). Sunrisers Eastern Cape's last game was a narrow loss to the Super Giants of Durban out of frustration after having the momentum taken away late in the match, and as the tournament gets into its final rounds, they want to win back the trust of the fans and regain their confidence.

With a record of three wins from seven matches, two losses, and two no-results (game rained out), the team led by Tristan Stubbs knows how important this matchup is if they want to qualify for the playoffs. The Joburg Super Kings have had a good start to their campaign with three consecutive victories to start, but with inclement weather affecting their recent form, they have dropped two of their last three and have had to deal with two other games being canceled or postponed due to heavy rain. Both teams feel this is a must-win matchup to move back into playoff contention.

SA20 2025-26, Match 24, SEC vs JSK: Live Streaming Details

Match	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings, Match 24, SA20 2025–26
Date & Time (IST)	Wednesday, January 14; 9:00 PM
Venue	St George's Park, Gqeberha
Broadcast & Live Streaming	JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (App & Website)

SA20 2025-26, Match 24, SEC vs JSK: Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Tharindu Rathnayake

Joburg Super Kings (JSK):

James Vince, Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew De Villiers, Wiaan Mulder, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, Daniel Worrall

SA20 2025-26, Match 18: Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:56:38 GMT

Durban Super Giants are set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Match No. 18 of the SA20 2025–26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Friday, January 9. With the league stage heating up, this clash carries huge importance for both sides. The Super Giants will be hoping to make the most of their home advantage, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape will look to continue their dominant run. With playoff spots on the line, fans can expect a high-intensity contest between two teams heading in very different directions this season.

The Durban Super Giants, led by Aiden Markram, have struggled for consistency and currently sit fifth on the points table. Out of six matches, they have managed only one win, while three losses and two no-results have kept them under pressure. However, their qualification hopes are still alive. In contrast, Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been outstanding, winning all five of their matches and topping the table with a net run rate of 2.953. Another victory would bring them closer to securing a playoff spot.

SA20 2025-26, Match 18, DSG vs SEC: Live Streaming Details

Match	Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 18, SA20 2025–26
Date & Time (IST)	Friday, January 09; 9:00 PM
Venue	Kingsmead, Durban
Broadcast	JioStar Network Channels
Live Streaming	JioHotstar (App & Website)

SA20 2025-26, Match 18, DSG vs SEC: Probable Playing XI

Durban Super Giants (DSG):

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, David Wiese, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock(w), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs(c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla

“I might have to do the job" - Tristan Stubbs opens up on becoming Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain after auction twist

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:58:03 GMT

Before the commencement of the SA20 Season 4, there was only one new captain in the city, and he was none other than Tristan Stubbs. The young cricketer, full of surprise and joy, shared the story how the unanticipated result of the auction directed him to the captaincy of Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Stubbs mentioned that initially the plan was to retain Aiden Markram, the former skipper. However, when the franchise could not get Markram in the auction, the head coach Adrian Birrell decided to go with Stubbs.

Tristan Stubbs’ promotion as Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain is based on local roots and leadership confidence

“Before the auction, Adi said to me that if we don’t get Aiden then I might have to do the job. Later when he confirmed it, that is when it really struck me,” Stubbs said. “That’s quite awesome. In school, I was the captain for a short time, but now I get the chance to lead my region.”

Though there were already famous names in the squad such as Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow, Birrell was quite certain about why he opted for Stubbs as the captain. “He’s a St George’s Park man through and through,” said Birrell. “He’ll lead with passion and fight. I wanted a local captain, and Tristan fits that perfectly.”

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The Eastern Cape is where SEC has got its roots and so they have brought in the local players like Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, and Lutho Sipamla, besides Marco Jansen. The new coach has already pushed the local players to be the first ones setting the right atmosphere on and off the field and to help the international players understand the South African cricket culture.

The captaincy gives Stubbs a new and fresh focus as he takes charge of Sunrisers Eastern Cape

The captaincy is also another milestone in the fast advancement of Stubbs. He was purchased for a record amount in the first season of SA20 and he calls that moment “winning the lottery,” not in terms of money, but in terms of the freedom it gave him to make cricket his priority over the constant moving around from one league to another.

Stubbs is still full of confidence despite having a mixed 2025. He will be the No.5 batsman for SEC, which is his favorite position, and at the same time, he will rely on the quality bowling attack which is headed by Nortje and Jansen. When it comes to his style of leadership, Stubbs has a very simple approach: “You must be your own person and discover your own path.” For Sunrisers Eastern Cape that path now starts with a young, local captain who is prepared to develop in the role.

SA20 2026 Season 4: Complete Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Final Match Details

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:05:57 GMT

Defending champions MI Cape Town will start their title defence with a big Boxing Day clash against Durban’s Super Giants on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the beautiful Newlands in Cape Town. South Africa’s T20 league, SA20, is back for its fourth season, bringing fans a summer full of exciting cricket matches.

The fourth season starts with a special Boxing Day match, following the 3rd successful season of SA20 as it enters the 4th season with full excitement. The opening game is expected to garner significant attention from fans worldwide, particularly in South Africa and India.
The first game of 2026 will be between Joburg Super Kings and Durban’s Super Giants at the Wanderers on New Year’s Day, giving fans a perfect start to the year.

Graeme Smith said: “Releasing the fixtures is always a big moment. We have planned the schedule to match school holidays and festive celebrations. For the first time, we will have matches on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which is very special. The support from Indian fans has been amazing, and we are excited to welcome even more fans to South Africa.”

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SA20 2026 Schedule

Date	Match	Venue	Time (Local)
Fri, 26 Dec 25	MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants	Newlands	17:30
Sat, 27 Dec 25	Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings	Boland Park	17:30
Sun, 28 Dec 25	Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town	Kingsmead	17:30
Mon, 29 Dec 25	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals	St George’s Park	17:30
Tue, 30 Dec 25	Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings	Kingsmead	17:30
Wed, 31 Dec 25	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals	St George’s Park	13:00
Wed, 31 Dec 25	MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals	Newlands	17:30
Thu, 1 Jan 26	Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants	Wanderers	17:30
Fri, 2 Jan 26	Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town	Boland Park	17:30
Sat, 3 Jan 26	Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape	Wanderers	13:00
Sat, 3 Jan 26	Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants	Centurion	17:30
Sun, 4 Jan 26	MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals	Newlands	15:30
Mon, 5 Jan 26	Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape	Centurion	17:30
Tue, 6 Jan 26	MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings	Newlands	17:30
Wed, 7 Jan 26	Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals	Kingsmead	17:30
Thu, 8 Jan 26	Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals	Wanderers	17:30
Fri, 9 Jan 26	Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape	Kingsmead	17:30
Sat, 10 Jan 26	Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals	Boland Park	13:00
Sun, 11 Jan 26	Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants	St George’s Park	15:30
Mon, 12 Jan 26	Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town	Centurion	17:30
Tue, 13 Jan 26	Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants	Boland Park	17:30
Wed, 14 Jan 26	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings	St George’s Park	17:30
Thu, 15 Jan 26	Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals	Centurion	17:30
Fri, 16 Jan 26	MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape	Newlands	17:30
Sat, 17 Jan 26	Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals	Kingsmead	13:00
Sun, 18 Jan 26	Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals	Wanderers	17:30
Mon, 19 Jan 26	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town	St George’s Park	15:30
Wed, 21 Jan 26	Qualifier 1	TBC	17:30
Thu, 22 Jan 26	Eliminator	TBC	17:30
Fri, 23 Jan 26	Qualifier 2	TBC	17:30
Sun, 25 Jan 26	The Final	TBC	15:30