IOL Logo
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Latest News & Developments

sunrisers eastern cape

Watch VideoWhere are the Black African cricketers in SA20?

There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch Video‘It’s not rocket science’ … How Robin Peterson turned basement dwellers MI Cape Town into SA20 champions

MI Cape Town finished last in the group stages of the SA20 in the first two editions, and simply making the play-offs would have been huge progress.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoGraeme Smith sings praises of SA20 as the big money-spinner for CSA

A total of 17 of the 34 matches in the SA20 were sold out, and there was increased interest in the rivalries between the franchises.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

SA20 2025 All-Stars: the ultimate XI that dominated Season 3

From 18-year-old sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius to England's Joe Root, discover the standout performers who made the SA20 2025 Team of the Tournament. Featuring a perfect blend of emerging talent and established stars, this elite XI showcases the best of domestic and international cricket talent.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sunrisers’ quest for hat-trick falls short in final

Despite a remarkable recovery from three opening losses, Sunrisers Eastern Cape's dream of securing a third consecutive SA20 trophy was dashed by MI Cape Town in the final. Coach Adrian Birrell reflects on their resilient journey and the end of their championship streak.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Five takeaways from SA20 final: Kagiso Rabada’s stellar performance leads MI Cape Town to glory

Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling performance helped MI Cape Town secure their first SA20 trophy at the Wanderers Stadium, showcasing his dominance with figures of 4/25.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoMI Cape Town dethrone Sunrisers Eastern Cape with flawless performance in SA20 final

MI Cape Town triumphed over Sunrisers Eastern Cape to secure their first Betway SA20 title, showcasing a dominant performance led by Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Super Saturday: A packed day of South African sporting action

From a fierce North-South rugby derby to a championship-deciding football clash, followed by explosive SA20 cricket action and topped off with a UFC title defence, this Saturday promises to be an unforgettable day for South African sports fans. Olympic champion Tatyana Smith shares her thoughts on this action-packed weekend.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA20 three-peat still alive as they flush Paarl Royals

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have risen up when it matters most over the past two nights, beating Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals to reach the SA20 final.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock sees Sunrisers Eastern Cape send Joburg Super Kings packing in SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape lived to fight another day in defence of their SA20 title by beating Joburg Super Kings in Centurion on Wednesday to advance to the Qualifier 2 on Thursday.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Pressure a ‘privilege’ says Du Plessis ahead of crucial SA20 eliminator

Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis embraces the pressure of tonight's SA20 eliminator against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, despite facing injury concerns with Donovan Ferreira joining their growing list of sidelined players. The match at SuperSport Park will determine which team advances to tomorrow's second qualifier.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Injury challenges for JSK ahead of SA20 eliminator

Tonight, SuperSport Park hosts the SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings, with both teams facing high stakes and injury challenges.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Markram wants Sunrisers’ batters to give bowlers ‘something to work with’ against Joburg

It is slightly perturbing that even at this late stage of the competition that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top-order continue to misfire in the SA20.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers will scrap to defend their SA20 title, says Markram

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been inconsistent in this season’s SA20 and they feel now is the time to find their form in the play-offs.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

SA20: Who has been hot and not in Season 3

As the SA20 cricket tournament heads into its playoff stages, MI Cape Town's remarkable turnaround and Paarl Royals' impressive performance set the stage for an exciting Qualifier 1 showdown. From Marco Jansen's bowling brilliance to Rilee Rossouw's struggles, we analyse the standout performers and disappointments of the league stage.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape too good for Paarl Royals

Paarl Royals were bowled out for just 100 runs as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape reigned supreme in the SA20 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Sport Cricket
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape must adapt to tough wickets, says David Bedingham

SA20 champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape have gone on a run of two matches without a win, failing to back up their fight-back that saw them return to form with four consecutive wins.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Obakeng Meletse|Published

MI Cape Town book first-ever SA20 playoff spot with 10-wicket demolition of Sunrisers Eastern Cape

MI Cape Town were simply better than Sunrisers Eastern Cape in all three departments at Newlands on Wednesday evening to secure their place in the SA20 playoffs.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers need to axe Crawley and unleash the ‘Bulldog’

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have struggled for starts at the top of the order during SA20 due to opener Zak Crawley’s poor form.

Sport Cricket Opinion
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoFive standout players of the SA20, so far …

As it stands, the Paarl Royals top the table with 24 points from seven matches courtesy of their six wins, and a number of their players have been top contributors in the batting and bowling charts,

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Super Kings bounce back with stunning victory

Devon Conway's unbeaten half-century leads the Joburg Super Kings to a stunning nine-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, reversing their recent fortunes.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Crunch time now for Pretoria Capitals in SA20, says Jonathan Trott

The Pretoria Capitals are winless in three SA20 matches, and are currently second from bottom with nine points ahead of Saturday’s away clash against Paarl Royals.

Sport Cricket
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape star Marco Jansen: It’s the best I have felt confidence-wise

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be enjoying their rise back to the top after a shaky start to the SA20, and they will hope to keep going against the Joburg Super Kings on Friday.

Sport Cricket
Obakeng Meletse|Published

WATCH: Shamsi and the JSK boys are ‘NSYNC’ to smash out some new SA20 hits

Tabraiz Shamsi has joined up with all his former teammates at Joburg Super Kings after being traded by the Paarl Royals in the SA20.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers’ trio light up St George’s Park once again

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are starting to show the type of form that has earned them consecutive SA20 titles with a convincing victory over Pretoria Capitals.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published