The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been crowned the inaugural Betway SA20 champions.<\/p>\n
The Gqeberha-based team cruised to a comfortable four-wicket victory over the Pretoria Capitals at a sold out Wanderers on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The final was moved to the reserve day after a waterlogged field and inclement weather forced it to be postponed. But that did nothing to dim the excitement with the Bullring creating a fabulous atmosphere. And the Sunrisers Eastern Cape did not disappoint by delivering a brilliant bowling performance to by bowling the Capitals out for just 135.<\/p>\n
It was led by the ever-green Roelof van Merwe. The 38-year-old delivered an excellent spell with the left-arm spinner picking up 4\/31. Van der Merwe was ably supported by Sisanda Magala (2\/30) and Ottniel Baartman (2\/22).<\/p>\n
The Sunrisers\u2019 reply did not get off to the best of starts with Temba Bavuma departing in the second over to Eathan Bosch.<\/p>\n
Aiden Markram\u2019s team, however, were soon back on track with Adam Rossington counter-attacking through a 30-ball 57. Rossington tore into the Capitals\u2019 attack and ensured the chase was never going to be tricky.<\/p>\n
Anrich Nortje bowled his heart out for the Capitals in a bid to haul his team back into the game, but ultimately his 2\/21 was not going to be enough.<\/p>\n
Marco Jansen delivered the killer blow for the Sunrisers with his six over long-off, setting off the celebrations all the way from Johannesburg to Gqeberha.<\/p>\n
Full list of Betway SA Award Winners:<\/p>\n
Betway SA20 Champions: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
\nRunners-up: Pretoria Capitals
\nSpirit of the Season: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
\nRising Star: Eathan Bosch (Pretoria Capitals)
\nBatter of the Season: Jos Buttler (Paarl Royals)
\nBowler of the Season: Roelof van der Merwe (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
\nPlayer of the Season: Aiden Markram (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"