SA20 League 2025–26 – Match 29: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town
📅 Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
📍 Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha, South Africa
📊 Fixture: Match 29 – SA20 League 2025–26
🏏 Teams: Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) vs MI Cape Town (MICT)
🧠 Match Preview
Match 29 of the SA20 League 2025–26 was a crucial group-stage clash at St George’s Park, with MI Cape Town still in contention for a playoff spot, needing a win to bolster their hopes, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape had already qualified and were aiming for a top-two finish. (Sports Preferred)
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl first — a strategic choice considering conditions and batting depth on both sides. (ESPN.com)
🔥 MI Cape Town Innings — 148/6 (20 Overs)
MI Cape Town set a competitive total of 148 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs with contributions from key batters:
- 🏏 *Reeza Hendricks — 70 (44)**: The standout performer for MI Cape Town, Hendricks anchored the innings with a powerful strike rate and crucial boundaries. (Cricket Times)
- 🏏 Rassie van der Dussen — 21 (24): Provided a steady start before being dismissed. (Cricket Times)
- 🏏 George Linde — 30 (17): A quick cameo to keep the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs. (Cricket Times)
🔸 Bowling Highlights (SEC):
- Chris Green — 3/29: The pick of the bowlers, breaking key partnerships and keeping the pressure on. (Cricket Times)
- Marco Jansen — 1/29 and James Coles — 1/17 also chipped in with valuable wickets. (Cricket Times)
MI Cape Town posted a respectable 148/6, setting a target that looked competitive on the Gqeberha surface. (Cricket Times)
🏃 Sunrisers Eastern Cape Chase — 149/3 (19.5 Overs)
chasing 149 for victory, Sunrisers Eastern Cape paced their chase smartly, ending the match at 149 for 3 with just one ball to spare, securing a 7-wicket win. (Reddit)
- 🏏 *Quinton de Kock — 44 (37)**: Led the batting effort, pacing his innings perfectly and steering the team toward the target. (Cricket Times)
- 🏏 *Matthew Breetzke — 34 (30)**: Offered vital support alongside De Kock in the closing stages. (Cricket Times)
- 🏏 Jonny Bairstow — 10 (7): Gave an aggressive start before being dismissed early. (Cricket Times)
Sunrisers chased the total effectively despite losing a quick wicket early and reached the target with six balls to spare. (Reddit)
📊 Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | 148/6 (20 overs) |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 149/3 (19.5 overs) |
| Result: Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 7 wickets 🟢 | (Reddit) |
💡 Key Performances
Batting Standouts
- Reeza Hendricks (MICT): 70* off 44 — Anchored Cape Town’s innings with maturity and power. (Cricket Times)
- Quinton de Kock (SEC): 44* off 37 — Anchored the chase and guided his team home. (Cricket Times)
- Matthew Breetzke (SEC): 34* off 30 — Excellent lower-order support. (Cricket Times)
Bowling Highlights
- Chris Green (SEC): 3/29 — The standout bowler, breaking crucial partnerships. (Cricket Times)
- Marco Jansen & James Coles (SEC): Took one key wicket each to keep MI Cape Town in check. (Cricket Times)
🌟 Match Impact
This victory strengthened Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s position in the SA20 league table, reinforcing their streak of strong performances ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town’s loss put significant pressure on their qualification hopes — they needed a win with a bonus point and other results to go their way to stay in contention. (Outlook India)
🏁 Conclusion
Match 29 of the SA20 League 2025–26 delivered exciting T20 cricket drama with Sunrisers Eastern Cape showing superior execution under pressure. MI Cape Town posted a challenging total thanks largely to Reeza Hendricks’ unbeaten knock, but SEC’s chase was measured and clinical, highlighted by Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke’s unbeaten partnership. The win reinforced Sunrisers’ playoff credentials and showcased their batting depth, while MI Cape Town’s campaign now hinges on upcoming matches and outcomes elsewhere.