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Sunrisers win SA20 title with dramatic chase

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed their third SA20 title with a six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Newlands, despite a century from Dewald Brevis. The Capitals posted 158-7, with Brevis scoring 101 off 56 balls, but lacked support. Marco Jansen took 3-10 to restrict the innings.

Chasing 159, Sunrisers collapsed to 48-4, losing Jonny Bairstow for a golden duck. Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs then forged an unbroken 114-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Their unbeaten half-centuries steered the team home with four balls to spare, turning a precarious position into a commanding finish.

This win reinforces Sunrisers' dominance in the SA20, having now won three of the tournament's four editions. Brevis's brilliant knock was ultimately a solitary effort. For the competition, the result sets a high bar for next season, with Sunrisers establishing themselves as the team to beat.