Sunrisers Eastern Cape overcome both Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator clash, and powered through the Paarl Royals in the Qualifier 2 to make the final

Two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape progressed to the final of the 2025 SA20 with an eight-wicket win over Paarl Rocks at Centurion. Chasing a target of 176, Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann put on 111 for the second wicket to put the Sunrisers in control.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape will play in a third successive final after winning two matches in two days. They will take on first-time finalists MI Cape Town on Saturday, with memories of their wins over Pretoria Capitals (2023) and Durban's Super Giants (2024) fresh in their minds.

Allan Donald sees MI Cape Town as the favourites to win the SA20 trophy but emphasises Sunrisers Eastern Cape's peak form and experience. With a strong recent performance, Donald highlights the mental preparation by coach Adrian Birrell and rising young talents,

Sunrisers Eastern Cape batter Tony de Zorzi says he expects an exciting clash when they face MI Cape Town in the 2025 SA20 final at Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will play in their third SA20 final after comprehensively defeating the Paarl Royals by eight wickets in the second qualifier on Thursday at SuperSport Park.