Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Chasing a Historic Hat-Trick in SA20
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, are gearing up for an exhilarating 2025 SA20 season as they aim for a third consecutive title. The tournament kicks off on January 9, with the Sunrisers facing MI Cape Town at St. George’s Park, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense competition.
New Faces and Key Players
This season sees the introduction of fresh talent, including South Africa’s Test batter David Bedingham and England opener Zak Crawley. Bedingham, who recently made his international debut, is eager to make an impact after opting out of the last SA20 season. Meanwhile, Crawley aims to showcase the effectiveness of the ‘Bazball’ approach in the shorter format, having previously excelled in various T20 leagues.
The squad is further bolstered by seasoned players like Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. Gleeson, a quick bowler with a reputation for taking wickets, joins the team after a successful stint with Durban’s Super Giants. Van der Merwe, a former joint leading wicket-taker, returns to the side after making a significant mark in the inaugural season.
Strategic Acquisitions
The Sunrisers made headlines during the auction by securing Gleeson for R2.3 million, a move that strengthens their bowling attack. Additionally, local talent Okuhle Cele and promising rookie Daniel Smith have been added to the roster, enhancing the team’s depth and versatility.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squad
The full squad includes: Aiden Markram, Zak Crawley, Roelof van der Merwe, Liam Dawson, Ottneil Baartman, Marco Jansen, Beyers Swanepoel, Caleb Seleka, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Hermann, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Tom Abell, Simon Harmer, Andile Simelane, David Bedingham, Okuhle Cele, Richard Gleeson, and Daniel Smith (rookie).
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