The MI Cape Town opener Ryan Rickelton is leading the run-scoring charts with 530 runs, while Marco Jansenleads the wicket-taking charts with 20wickets in ten innings.
The second season of the SA20 league has ended, and the starting few games were action-packed. Some world-class players were on the show this season, lighting up the tournament. There have been some tremendous knocks, sensational bowling spells and some breathtaking fielding moments throughout the tournament.
The season kept getting better as the competition moved forward. The race for the knockout phase heated up, and the matches were nail-biting. The viewers were on the edge of their seats as the teams fought it out in the middle.
With only six teams in the season, the competition was intense. All the teams were balanced, with a nice blend of youth and experience. Ultimately, Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerged as the champions.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) defeated Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) by 89 runs to win their second consecutive SA20 title. Batting first, they piled a mammoth 204/3, thanks to terrific fifties from Tom Abell (55) and Tristan Stubbs (56). Jordan Hermann (42) and Aiden Markram (42) also contributed handsomely.
While bowling, SEC started brilliantly and took three wickets in 22 balls to derail the chase. They dismissed batters consistently and didn’t give any chance to DSG. Marco Jansen snared five wickets, while Daniel Worrall and Ottniel Baartman got two each to take their team over the line.
Durban’s Super Giants fell short by a massive margin. Bowling first, they conceded too many runs. Keshav Maharaj bowled well for his two wickets, but other bowlers were expensive.
While batting, DSG were never in the chase. They lost three wickets in the powerplay and kept losing wickets throughout the innings. Wiaan Mulder (38) and Dwaine Pretorius (28) tried to stay in the middle, but no other batter could get going in the final.
The MI Cape Town opener Ryan Rickelton is leading the run-scoring charts with 530 runs, while Heinrich Klaasen holds the second position with 447 runs. Matthew Breetzke is in the third position with 416 runs, followed by Jos Buttler and Leus du Plooy with 408 and 377 runs, respectively.
1. Ryan Rickelton (MI Cape Town) – 530 runs
2. Heinrich Klaasen (Durban’s Super Giants) – 447 runs
3. Matthew Breetzke (Durban’s Super Giants) – 416 runs
4. Jos Buttler (Paarl Royals) – 408 runs
5. Leus du Plooy (Joburg Super Kings) – 377 runs
Marco Jansen leads the wicket-taking charts with 20 wickets in 10 innings. Ottniel Baartman sits in the second position with 18 wickets, while Daniel Worrall takes the third position with 17. Lizaad Williams and Keshav Maharaj hold the fourth and fifth positions with 15 wickets each.
1. Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) – 20 wickets
2. Ottniel Baartman (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) – 18 wickets
3. Daniel Worrall (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) – 17 wickets
4. Lizaad Williams (Joburg Super Kings) – 15 wickets
5. Keshav Maharaj (Durban’s Super Giants) – 15 wickets
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are at the top with seven wins in ten games. Durban’s Super Giants are sitting in the second position with seven wins in ten games, followed by Paarl Royals with five wins in ten matches. Joburg Super Kings have won three games and taken the fourth position. Pretoria Capitals have won three and are sitting in the fifth position. MI Cape Town have won three games and sit at the bottom of the table.
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