SA20 Final POSTPONED: Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape LIVE – Rain has played spoilsport in the first-ever SA20 Final. Cricket South Africa has moved the final to reserve day on Sunday. The primary reason is that due to heavy rain, Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg remains waterlogged. Hence, the ground preparation has been compromised. Furthermore, the pitch has been under covers following over 200ml of rain over three days. With more showers predicted, SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith confirmed that the final will be played on Feb 12 at 5 PM IST. Follow SA20 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
“We’ve engaged the match officials, teams, groundsman, stakeholders and the SA Weather Service, and postponing the match is the best decision to allow for the possibility of a full match in drier conditions. We want to give the teams and spectators a memorable Final,” Graeme Smith SA20 League Commissioner said.
SA20 Final POSTPONED: Waterlogged Wanderers Stadium forces Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape to RESERVE DAY, Follow LIVE Updates
#Betway #SA20 final postponed to reserve day, Sunday 12 February.
Game will start at 13h30, gates open at 10h30. Please retain your tickets to use tomorrow. More info here: https://t.co/MfxwRnx9qm pic.twitter.com/XLSM2oUSwT— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) February 11, 2023
The ground preparation for the match has been compromised, with the pitch remaining under covers for three days and over 200ml of rain falling since Wednesday this week. The SA Weather Service has predicted more showers for the remainder of Saturday, with a clearer outlook predicted for Sunday.
All tickets remain valid for the reserve day and public who have booked Park and Ride can use the same tickets for this service.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape FINAL – Pretoria Capitals will lock horns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape at a new time of 5PM IST. Capitals beat Peral Royals in the semi-final, while SEC defeated JSK in the second semis game. Both teams will aim for the title.
Despite the rain threat, he Wanderers in Johannesburg will once again be filled to capacity on Saturday when hosting these two fantastic teams. Grammy award winner Zakes Bantwini and Nana Atta will deliver the closing performance. There will be plenty of in-stadium activations as well. Stilt walkers, balloon artists, face painters, a 360-degree camera station, and brass bands will perform at the finale.
SA20 Final POSTPONED: Waterlogged Wanderers Stadium forces Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape to RESERVE DAY, Follow LIVE Updates
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