T20 match with a low score
The first season of the SA20 League is over. The Eastern Cape Sunrisers are the title winners. Throughout the season the team underperformed, winning only 4 out of 10 SA20 games. After winning their semi-final, they beat Pretoria Capitals by 4 wickets in the last T20 match. The Eastern Cape Sunrisers won the SA20 Finals, opting to play first. In 20 overs, the Pretoria Capitals were only able to score 135 runs. It was obvious that running away was not enough to protect oneself. Determined to go ahead and regain the SA20 title, The Eastern Cape Sunrisers missed Game 1 by 11 points.
Yet, thanks to 57 in 30 balls from Adam Rossington. They won with 22 balls remaining. “Few people have given us the chance to start this. But the number is gone. You can’t, it depends on the person. After the first games, we needed guys with character. I’m lucky to have it. Those little sums make you want to break your back and he’s the perfect guy (Rossington). I like that. When you have a good group, you make life easier. If necessary, the guys got up at different times. (Read Also: SA20 T20 League 2023 Final Match Prediction)
They took the team to first place. You have to beat the crowds in St. George Park. This is for the fans and all fans,” said Aiden Markram after winning the T20 match for the SA20 title. Pretoria Capitals captain Wayne Parnell got disappointed with the loss.
Parnell later admitted the tournament was a great asset to South Africa. Eastern Cape Sunrisers cricket captain Aiden Markram becomes the man of the tournament. As per the batting average, Jos Butler is the tournament batter, and Van der Merwe is. SA20 started on January 10th. A total of 33 games were there for this season, including playoffs and finals. The original final date was for February 11 but got postponed to the next day due to heavy rain.
Brief Scorecard:
SUNE won the toss and decided to Bowl first
Pretoria Capitals 135(19.3 Overs)
Top Score – Kusal Mendis 21(19), Rossouw 19(11), Neesham 19(21)
Top Bowling- Van Der Merwe 4 wickets for 31 in 4 Overs
Sunrisers Eastern Cape137/6(16.2 Overs)
Top Score – Adam Rossington 57(30), Aiden Markram 26(19), Jordan Hermann 22(17)
Top Bowling- Anrich Nortje 2 wickets for 21 in 4 Overs
SUNE won by 4 wickets (22 balls remaining)
Player of the match: Roelof van der Merwe
Player of the series: Aiden Markram
