SA20 2025-26 – Top 3 player battles to watch out for in Finals

Pretoria Capitals square off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in what promises to be a riveting final in the SA20 2025-26 at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday, January 25. The Capitals finished second on the points table, with five wins and four losses from 10 matches.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Eastern Cape grabbed the top slot with five wins and just three defeats to their name. The Sunrisers registered comfortable wins against Pretoria in their two meetings in the league stage. However, in Qualifier 1, the Capitals got the better of the two-time champions.

Let’s take a look at player battles to look forward to in the title decider:

1. Quinton de Kock vs Gideon Peters

Quinton de Kock is on top of the list of highest run-getters in this season of the SA20. In 10 innings, he has amassed 372 runs at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 150.60. This includes four half-centuries. On the other hand, Gideon Peters has been impressive so far, taking nine wickets in six matches at an average of 17.44 and a strike rate of 12.78. It will be intriguing to see how the uncapped pacer bowls to the veteran opener in the high-pressure clash.

2. Sherfane Rutherford vs Anrich Nortje

Sherfane Rutherford has been in red-hot form this season. He has aggregated 317 runs in nine innings at an average of 79.25 and a strike rate of 165.97. He has two half-centuries to his name, including a highest score of 74 not out off 50 balls against Joburg Super Kings. Meanwhile, Anrich Nortje has been in rampaging form, bagging 17 wickets from 11 matches at an average of 15.58 and an economy rate of 7.26, which is excellent for someone who bowls at the death.

3. Dewald Brevis vs Marco Jansen

Dewald Brevis will be high on confidence after his unbeaten 75 off 38 balls in Qualifier 1. The talented youngster has scored 269 runs in 10 innings at an average of 33.62 and a strike rate of 148.61. If he gets himself set at the crease, the Sunrisers will be in for a tough time. Marco Jansen will look to get the better of Brevis as soon as possible. The tall left-arm pacer can use the short ball to good effect and try to surprise the batter with it every now and then. However, Jansen has not had the best of seasons, bagging just 10 wickets in 11 matches at 25.10.

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