Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be eyeing their third SA20 title as they take on Pretoria Capitals in the final of the 2025/26 edition of the tournament on Sunday. SEC defeated Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 to make it to the finals of the tournament. PC, on the hand, have the upper hand in the contest as they have already beaten SEC in the Qualifier 1 by 7 wickets.
Match Details: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
- Match: Final (The Summit Clash)
- Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 8:00 PM IST / 4:30 PM Local
- Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar / Sports18
SEC vs PC Head-to-Head Record
SEC continues to hold the psychological advantage over the Capitals. Having defeated them in Qualifier 1 just weeks ago, Aiden Markram’s side has now won 6 of their 9 encounters across all seasons. However, the Capitals showed great resilience in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to set up this rematch.
- Total Matches Played: 9
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 6
- Pretoria Capitals Won: 3
Pitch Report: Wanderers, Johannesburg
The ‘Bullring’ is known for being a high-scoring venue with a lightning-fast outfield. The altitude in Johannesburg helps the ball travel further, making it a paradise for power-hitters like Tristan Stubbs and Will Jacks. However, the evening start might offer some initial zip to the pacers. Expect a total in the range of 180-200.
Team News & Key Players
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)
- Tristan Stubbs: The tournament’s leading finisher. He has been in sublime form, striking at nearly 165, and his ability to handle pressure will be vital in the final.
- Marco Jansen: With his height and ability to swing the ball back in, Jansen will be the biggest threat during the Powerplay at the Wanderers.
Pretoria Capitals (PC)
- Will Jacks: After a quiet Qualifier 1, Jacks roared back to form in the playoffs. If he gets going in the first six overs, the Capitals could take the game away quickly.
- Keshav Maharaj: On a ground where boundaries are small, Maharaj’s control in the middle overs will be the difference between a chaseable score and a daunting one.
Probable XIs
- SEC: Quinton de Kock (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Roelof van der Merwe, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Simon Harmer.
- PC: Shai Hope, Phil Salt (WK), Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Colin Ingram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj (C), Wayne Parnell, Adil Rashid, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon.
Match Prediction: Who will win?
Prediction: Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win.
While the Pretoria Capitals have the momentum of two consecutive wins in the playoffs, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have the “Finals DNA.” Their bowling attack, led by the trio of Nortje, Jansen, and Baartman, is perfectly suited for the big stage. SEC’s clinical record against PC this season makes them the favorites to lift their third consecutive SA20 title.
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