SA20 Live Updates: Final 2025 –
With a commanding 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at Johannesburg on February 8, 2025, MI Cape Town (MICT) cemented their place in SA20 history and won their first championship. In a thrilling match at the Wanderers Stadium, MI Cape Town’s potent batting performance and devastating bowling assault were too formidable for the Sunrisers.
Key Performances and Match Scorecard
MI Cape Town 181 for 8 (Esterhuizen 39, Brevis 38, Gleeson 2-22) beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape 105 (Abell 30, Rabada 4-25, Boult 2-9, Linde 2-20) by 76 runs.
A Power-Packed Batting Performance
MI Cape Town took advantage of the well-known circumstances after choosing to bat first, as their top-order hitters mounted a forceful attack. By smashing 29 runs off just nine balls against the tournament’s top bowler, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton established the tone early on. MICT maintained the scoreboard despite occasionally losing wickets because of the vital efforts made by:
Dewald Brevis (38 off 18 balls) – A blistering knock that included massive sixes, electrifying the crowd.
Connor Esterhuizen (39 runs) – Provided stability in the middle overs.
George Linde (quickfire cameo) – Added crucial late runs to propel MICT to a competitive 181/8.
Richard Gleeson (2/22) and Jansen (who came back with crucial wickets) were among the Sunrisers’ bowlers that tried to limit MICT but were unable to stop their unrelenting aggression.
Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult Lead the Bowling Onslaught
Protecting 182, MI The Sunrisers’ batting order was completely destroyed by Cape Town’s bowling attack, which was led by Trent Boult (2/9) and Kagiso Rabada (4/25). Rabada’s blazing spells made sure there was little chance for a comeback, while Boult’s swinging deliveries in the powerplay left Sunrisers reeling. Other significant contributions were:
George Linde (2/20) – Maintained pressure in the middle overs.
Rashid Khan (economical spell) – Choked the run flow and dismissed key batters.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape couldn’t sustain the constant bowling attack and fell for just 105 runs in 18.4 overs. The lone warrior, Tom Abell (30 off 25 balls), was unable to lead Sunrisers to a decent total despite his best efforts.
SA20 Live: MI Cape Town’s Historic Victory
MI An important turning point in franchise T20 cricket has been reached with Cape Town’s victory. They have now won championships in all of the main T20 leagues in which they have played, including the MLC, IPL, WPL, and ILT20. It is a credit to their tenacity and strategic teamwork that they went from finishing last in the first two SA20 seasons to winning the trophy.
Key Takeaways from the SA20 2025 Final
MI Cape Town posted 181/8 with contributions from multiple batters.
Rabada and Boult ripped through Sunrisers’ top order, restricting them to 105 all-out.
MI Cape Town won by 76 runs, marking a historic moment in the SA20 league.
With fireworks lighting up the sky, the exciting final came to a close as MI Cape Town raised the trophy in front of a jubilant home crowd. Watch this space for additional live SA20 updates and in-depth match analysis!
