The SA20 2025 final will see MI Cape Town take on SunRisers Eastern Cape at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium on February 8 at 9 PM IST. MICT, led by Rashid Khan, dominated the group stage, losing just twice in ten matches, and cruised past Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 to secure their spot in the final. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram’s SEC, despite finishing third, fought their way through the Eliminator and Qualifier 2, defeating Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals convincingly. With two titles already, SEC aims for a historic third championship, while MICT eyes their maiden crown. As two powerhouse teams clash, the pitch conditions at Wanderers could play a crucial role in determining the winner.
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg offers a fast, bouncy pitch favoring seamers, making batting challenging early on. With an average run rate of 7.61 in SA20 2025, batters must settle in before accelerating, as scoring becomes easier in the death overs. The quick outfield and high altitude aid stroke play and six-hitting. Spinners must maintain tight lines to avoid leaking runs. Notably, three of four completed games have been won by chasing teams, suggesting that the toss-winning side will likely opt to bowl first, taking advantage of the improving batting conditions later in the match.
Wanderers Stadium Stats in T20I
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 14 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st innings score | 176 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 283/1 (20 Ovs) – IND vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 83/10 (15.5 Ovs) – BAN vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 208/2 (17.4 Ovs) – RSA vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 118/7 (14 Ovs) – RSA vs BAN |
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