Sunrisers Eastern Cape retain SA20 2024 title with historic win vs Durban Super Giants in final

Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the SA20 2024 final after defeating the Durban Super Giants by 89 runs in the final game, which took place on February 10 at Newlands in Cape Town. Notably, Sunrisers Eastern Cape were able to retain the title after they emerged victorious in the first edition as well.

Speaking about the game here, it was Sunrisers Eastern Cape who won the toss and invited Durban Super Giants to field first in the game. Notably, after being opted to bat first, the side had posted 204/3 in the given 20 overs, thanks to the great batting performances from Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs. However, during the chase, the Durban Super Giants could only manage to get 115 runs before getting all out.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape skipper Aiden Markram has expressed his happiness after his side was able to retain the prestigious title. The 29-year-old cricketer was ecstatic after his side had performed extremely well from the bat and the ball. In addition to that, the middle-order batter feels it was a team effort, which helped them win the final game.

We were incredible on the field throughout the comp: Aiden Markram

“Yeah, it is a great feeling. To be in the final is a proud moment for us as a team. For the guys to rock up here tonight and play the game they did is a testament to how hard they’ve been working. Competition is tough. Anyone can beat anyone. Nice for us to get some momentum in the middle phases of the tournament. Luckily we put in a good performance today. We were incredible on the field throughout the comp. Bowlers have been the shining light and carried us throughout,” Aiden Markram said after the win.

“Massive team effort, massive squad effort, even the guys who didn’t play a game played a massive role. My job is made easy by this group of people. Great group of guys that are fully interested in the best interests of the team. Can’t ask for more after that, can sleep well at night,” he added further.