Sunrisers Eastern Cape Clinch Third Consecutive Bonus Point Win Against Pretoria Capitals
In an exhilarating match on Wednesday evening, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured a commanding 52-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals, marking their third consecutive bonus point win in the SA20 league. The victory, driven by captain Aiden Markram’s stellar performance, brought the Sunrisers to 15 points, maintaining their position in third place, while the Capitals languished in fifth with nine points.
Markram’s Captaincy Shines
Facing an early onslaught from Capitals seamer Eathan Bosch, who claimed 3 wickets for 33 runs, the Sunrisers found themselves in a precarious position at 53/5. However, Markram showcased remarkable resilience, scoring an unbeaten 68 runs off 55 balls. His leadership on the field was further bolstered by valuable contributions from Liam Dawson (25 off 11 balls) and Marco Jansen (24 off 24 balls), enabling the Sunrisers to reach 149/7.
Bowling Dominance
In response, the Capitals struggled against a fierce Sunrisers bowling attack. Marco Jansen emerged as a standout performer, dismantling the top order with figures of 3/7, while Dawson added to the pressure with 3 wickets for just 17 runs. Despite a promising innings from rookie Keagan Lion-Cachet (28 runs), the Capitals ultimately succumbed, finishing at 97 runs.
Eathan Bosch’s Record-Breaking Performance
On a personal note, Eathan Bosch became the top wicket-taker for the Capitals, surpassing former captain Wayne Parnell’s record with an impressive tally of 26 wickets this season.
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