What is SEC's record in SA20 finals?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are the most successful team in SA20 history, having won two titles, which came in first two editions of the league.

There are a few certainties in life — death, taxes, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) making it to the SA20 final. In a format as volatile as T20 cricket, where momentum shifts rapidly and individual brilliance can alter outcomes in minutes, sustained success is rare.

As the fourth SA20 final approaches, SEC once again find themselves on the biggest stage. The Sunrisers are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PR) at Newlands on January 25, chasing an unprecedented third SA20 title.

Since the inception of the league, the SEC have built a reputation as the tournament’s ultimate big-match team. Their record in SA20 finals reflects consistency, composure, and an unmatched ability to peak when it matters most.

SEC’s Record in SA20 Finals

SA20 Season 1: Champions

Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s love affair with SA20 finals began in Season 1, when they faced Pretoria Capitals in Johannesburg. Batting first, the Capitals managed 135 all out, undone by a masterclass from Roelof van der Merwe, who claimed 4/31 and earned the Player of the Match award.

The chase was handled with maturity as Adam Rossington’s 57 off 30 balls, supported by captain Aiden Markram, guided SEC to a four-wicket victory. That win crowned Sunrisers as the first-ever SA20 champions, laying the foundation for a dominant legacy.

SA20 Season 2: Champions

If Season 1 was historic, Season 2 was emphatic. Playing the final at Newlands, SEC produced one of the most dominant performances in SA20 history. Batting first against Durban’s Super Giants, SEC piled up 204/3, powered by half-centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Tom Abell, with Markram once again leading from the front.

The bowlers then took complete control. Marco Jansen’s sensational 5/30, supported by Daniel Worrall, bowled Durban out for 115, sealing an 89-run win. The victory confirmed Sunrisers Eastern Cape as the league’s first back-to-back champions, underlining their authority in finals cricket.

SA20 Season 3: Runner-Ups

Sunrisers’ perfect finals record came to an end in Season 3, when they faced MI Cape Town in Johannesburg. Despite restricting MI Cape Town to 181/8, the SEC batting unit failed to fire under pressure and were dismissed for 105. Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult led a ruthless bowling effort, handing Sunrisers their first finals defeat and halting their bid for a historic three-peat.

Who will win SA20 2025-26?

As Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape meet once again in the SA20 final, history heavily favours the Sunrisers. With two titles, unmatched finals experience, and a proven knack for handling pressure, SEC enter the clash as serial finalists — and favourites. Whether they reclaim the crown or not, Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s record in SA20 finals has already cemented them as the league’s most consistent powerhouse.

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