Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinched their second consecutive SA20 title in a commanding fashion, securing an emphatic 89-run victory against Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands on Saturday evening. Dominating the group stage, Sunrisers displayed clinical prowess in the final showdown. Their bowling unit, led by Marco Jansen’s standout performance of 5/30, maintained their characteristic economy, well-supported by Dan Worrall (2/15) and Ottniel Baartman (2/17) in setting up the win.
Notable batting displays from Tom Abell (55 off 34 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (56* off 30 balls) bolstered by contributions from Jordan Hermann and captain Aiden Markram, who both scored 42, propelled Sunrisers to a formidable 204/3 in their allotted overs. Crucial partnerships, particularly the 90-run stand between Hermann and Abell, laid the foundation for the imposing total despite the early setback of Dawid Malan’s dismissal.
Though Durban’s Super Giants’ skipper, Keshav Maharaj, struck back by removing Hermann and Abell in a double-wicket over, Sunrisers demonstrated resilience with Markram and Stubbs steering the innings towards a late surge, amassing 98 runs off 55 balls.
Sunrisers’ bowling excellence, a consistent asset throughout the season, shone brightly in the final. Worrall and Jansen’s early breakthroughs destabilized Super Giants’ top order, reducing them to 7/3. Despite a brief revival led by Wiaan Mulder’s brisk 38, Baartman’s crucial dismissal of Heinrich Klaasen tilted the game decisively in Sunrisers’ favour.
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With Super Giants struggling at 63/5, Jansen’s lethal bowling display, culminating in a five-wicket haul, swiftly closed out their innings as they were bundled out for just 115 runs. Jansen’s pivotal role in securing the title, mirroring his decisive contribution in the previous season, marked a poignant moment in his career.
In summary, Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s back-to-back triumphs underscore their dominance in the SA20 arena, highlighted by a cohesive team effort blending solid batting performances with clinical bowling displays, ultimately culminating in a resounding victory in the final clash against Durban’s Super Giants.
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