MI Cape Town clinched their inaugural SA20 title with a commanding 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on February 8, 2025.
Opting to bat first, MI Cape Town posted a formidable total of 181 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Connor Esterhuizen (39 off 26 balls), Dewald Brevis (38 off 18), and George Linde (20 off 14), who provided the necessary momentum during the innings.
In response, Sunrisers Eastern Cape struggled against a disciplined bowling attack, managing only 105 runs before being bowled out in 18.4 overs. Kagiso Rabada led the bowling unit with impressive figures of 4 for 25, while Trent Boult and George Linde supported effectively, claiming two wickets each.
This victory marks a significant turnaround for MI Cape Town, who had finished at the bottom of the standings in the previous two seasons. Their triumph ends the consecutive championship run of Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who were aiming for a third straight title.
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The 2025 SA20 season, which commenced on January 9 and concluded on February 8, featured six teams competing in a double round-robin format followed by playoffs. The tournament showcased emerging talents and delivered thrilling cricketing action to fans across South Africa.
For a detailed breakdown of the final match and individual performances, you can refer to the official match report.
