Newlands Cricket Ground hosts the SA20 2026 finale on January 25, featuring a mouthwatering battle between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Sunrisers eye history with a third crown; Pretoria dreams of inaugural silverware under Sourav Ganguly.
Qualifier drama defined their paths: Pretoria’s gritty win over Sunrisers in the opener, followed by Eastern Cape’s emphatic Paarl Royals rout. Season stats mirror each other—five league victories apiece—setting up a fiercely contested summit.
Sunrisers’ dominance is legendary: unbeaten in final appearances until 2025’s loss, with triumphs like the 4-wicket 2023 win over Pretoria and 89-run 2024 rout. Pretoria, second-timers, have bolstered their squad for revenge.
Match-ups to savor include Pretoria’s explosive openers versus Sunrisers’ swing bowlers, and Eastern Cape’s finishers against Capitals’ death specialists. Venue history favors high scores, but dew could tilt evening strategies.
As SA20’s fourth edition peaks, this rematch of season one’s final adds spice. Both teams peak form-wise, promising tactical chess and athletic brilliance from 7 PM.
Beyond the trophy, it’s about pride and legacy. Will Sunrisers cement supremacy, or will Ganguly inspire a maiden triumph? The answer awaits.