Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban’s Super Giants, the top two qualifiers are geared up to battle in the Grand Final on Saturday evening at Newlands, Cape Town.
With both teams showcasing stellar performances throughout the season, this showdown marks their fourth encounter.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, despite losing once to Durban's Super Giants in the group stages, have asserted their dominance with two victories, including one in the first qualifier. Their consistent performance reflects their readiness for the final challenge.
Durban's Super Giants, despite a rare batting failure in the second qualifier, are expected to bounce back strongly. Their batting unit, led by Klaasen and Mulder, poses a formidable threat. However, they will face a determined Sunrisers side, prepared to counter any onslaught.
In this high-stakes match, key players like Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall, and Marco Jansen hold crucial roles for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Meanwhile, the Super Giants showcased resilience after two successive defeats and secured a crucial win against the Super Kings in the second qualifier.
Key performances from Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, and Junior Dala propelled them to a commanding 69-run victory.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa's impactful debut innings laid the foundation for Klaasen and Mulder's explosive partnership, which set the stage for a formidable total. Their aggressive batting, particularly Klaasen's spin domination, showcased their prowess.
Now, facing the Sunrisers in the final, the Super Giants aim to maintain their momentum. Their batting firepower, if unleashed effectively, could tilt the scales in their favour. As they seek their first SA20 title, the Super Giants remain hopeful that their stellar performance in the second qualifier will carry them to victory.
How many T20s has Newlands hosted?
111 T20 matches have been played at this venue so far, with the first match held on April 7, 2004 between WP Boland and Dolphins.
What is the capacity of Newlands?
Newlands has a seating capacity of around 25,000 people.
Newlands: Pitch Report
The Cape Town pitch at Newlands Cricket Ground is anticipated to offer assistance to fast bowlers. The presence of grass on the wicket suggests that pacers can expect swing and bounce, making it favourable for them. Considering the pitch conditions, winning the toss and opting to bowl first is deemed to be a wise decision.
Newlands: Average scores and toss results in T20s
| Average first innings score at Newlands | 149 |
| Matches won after batting first | 51 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 55 |
What is the highest score by a team at Newlands in T20s?
Cape Cobras scored 212/4 against Titans in 2007, which remains the highest score on this ground.
What is the highest individual score at Newlands in T20s?
Henry Davids scored 112* for Cape Cobras against Warriors in January 2009, helping his side win by four runs.
What is the best bowling figure at Newlands in T20s?
Charl Langeveldt claimed 5/16 for Cape Cobras against Eagles in 2008, which helped the team win by 1 wicket.
MI Cape Town and Joburg Super Kings: Latest predictions, betting odds
As per the Dafabet odds, the home team, MI Cape Town, are favourites to win.
| Team | Betting odds |
| MI Cape Town | 1.72 |
| Joburg Super Kings | 2.18 |
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