The SA20 wraps up with a huge final at the Wanderers with the dominant Pretoria Capitals taking on plucky underdogs Sunrisers Eastern Cape. James Richardson previews.
The Orange Army have captured the hearts of cricket lovers but the Capitals have been in incredible form. Will the inaugural SA20 title head to the Highveld or will the plucky Sunrisers take the title to eastern cape?
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | SA20 Final | Saturday 11 February 2023 | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | 16:30
To Win Match
Pretoria Capitals 67/100 | Tie 25/1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 12/10
The Capitals have split the burden of getting runs among a larger group of players but Will Jacks is the one batter who stands out.
Jacks has also been aided by fellow Englishman Phil Salt, who leads the franchise in boundaries struck.
Anrich Nortje has clearly demonstrated that he is one of the best fast bowlers in the world in the format.
The Capitals have soared off the back of stunning displays from Kiwi Jimmy Neesham as well and he could play a big part in the final.
The Sunrisers have come good at the right time and have been well led by South Africa’s Mr Consistency in T20s Aiden Markram.
New signing Temba Bavuma showed few signs of ending his poor run of form in the shortest format, getting a first-baller in the semi-final.
Marco Jansen leads this bowling attack and also makes handy contributions with the bat.
Roloef van der Merwe was the early leader among the wicket-takers but hasn’t struck that often in later games.
Verdict: Pretoria Capitals 67/100
The Capitals have been the clear best team in the tournament and are tipped to get over the final hurdle.
Value Bet: A hundred to be scored in the match: YES 6/1
There are plenty of players here who have the ability to blitz a quick century – Markram and Rilee Rossouw spring to mind. Couple this with the fact that this final will be played on the Highveld and we could well cash in on a tasty 6/1 value bet.
