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SA20 2025: Pretoria Capitals Secure Bonus-Point Victory Against Struggling Sunrisers

In a commanding display at SuperSport Park, the Pretoria Capitals climbed to second place in the SA20 2025 standings with a comprehensive victory over the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

In a commanding display at SuperSport Park, the Pretoria Capitals climbed to second place in the SA20 2025 standings with a comprehensive victory over the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The Capitals’ clinical bowling performance restricted the Sunrisers to a mere 113 runs before chasing down the target within 16 overs to secure a valuable bonus point.

The Sunrisers’ woes continued as they suffered their third consecutive defeat of the season, leaving the two-time champions anchored at the bottom of the table. Their batting lineup once again failed to fire, managing only a below-par total that proved insufficient against a determined Capitals side.

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The chase was spearheaded by Will Jacks, who came out with clear attacking intent. While his opening partner Rahmanullah Gurbaz struggled and departed early, Jacks maintained the momentum for the Capitals. Rilee Rossouw and Kyle Verrynne both made useful contributions without converting their starts into substantial scores.

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After Jacks’ dismissal, the experienced duo of Liam Livingstone and Colin Ackerman adopted a more measured approach to prevent any potential collapse. They kept the scoreboard moving at a steady pace, with the modest required rate never causing any significant pressure. Ackerman, in particular, timed his acceleration perfectly towards the end of the innings, culminating in a six off the final delivery to ensure the bonus point was secured.

The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Pretoria Capitals, who have now leapfrogged several teams to claim second position on the table, helped considerably by the bonus point. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape face an uphill battle to defend their title, with their campaign already in need of urgent revival after three matches.

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The result highlights the unpredictable nature of this year’s SA20 tournament, where even the defending champions are not immune to early-season struggles. The Pretoria Capitals will look to build on this momentum, while the Sunrisers must quickly regroup and find their championship-winning form of previous seasons.

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