The Eliminator match of SA20 2025 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings witnessed a dramatic moment in the 15th over when Jonny Bairstow was dismissed. Attempting a reverse shot against Liam Dawson, Bairstow failed to connect with the ball, and the delivery crashed into the stumps. Visibly frustrated, he threw his bat in anger on the crease, realizing that his dismissal at a crucial juncture could cost his team vital momentum. With Bairstow’s wicket, the match took a significant turn, shifting the momentum in favor of the opposition.

Jonny Bairstow smashes his bat in frustration after dismissal

Bairstow’s explosive innings came to an abrupt end after Dawson produced a perfect yorker, dismantling the off-stump. Attempting a premeditated reverse sweep??, Bairstow found himself completely out of position, with no time to adjust as the ball crashed into the base of the stumps.

The dismissal left Bairstow visibly frustrated, and in a moment of sheer disappointment, he slammed his bat on the crease. His aggressive 37 off just 17 deliveries had provided much-needed momentum to the Super Kings, but his untimely dismissal swung the advanta??ge back to the bowling side. Bairstow’s knock, laced wi?th three boundaries and three sixes, reflected his intent to dominate, but his reaction post-dismissal highlighted his disappointment at not converting it into a match-winning innings.

His strike rate of 217.64 showcased the carnage he had inflicted, yet the wicket proved to be a crucial breakthrough for Dawson’s team. As the bowler celebrated emphatically, Bairstow stood at the crease for a moment, visibly agitated, before walking off in frustration. The Super Kings, who had gained momentum with his knock,  found ??themselves in a tricky situation at 116/6.

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That’s how it’s done! 🔥 A phenomenal play, sending the crowd wild!
The @Betway_za Moment of the Match right here!#BetwaySA20 #SECvJSK #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/S52DCytrjX

— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) February 5, 2025

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SA20 eliminator: Sunrisers Eastern Cape win over Joburg Super Kings

Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape kept their hopes of a third consecutive SA20 title alive with a commanding 32-run victory over the Super Kings in the Eliminator at Centurion. Aiden Markram‘s unbeaten 62 off 40 balls guided Eastern Cape to 184/6, while a disciplined bowling effort restricted Joburg to 152/7.

After opting to bat first, the Eastern Cape got off to an aggressive start but lost wickets at regular intervals. David Bedingham (27 off 14) provided early impetus before Markram stabilized the innings. His 62 (40), supported by Tristan Stubbs (26 off 21) and Marco Jansen (23 off 12), lifted the total to 184/6. Chasing 185, Devon Conway (30 off 20) and Faf du Plessis (19 off 18) gave Joburg a decent start, but wickets at crucial moments derailed the chase. Bairst??ow (37 off 17) played a blistering cameo, but a lack of support from the middle order meant they fell short by 32 runs.

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In a high-stakes SA20 Eliminator clash, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) by 32 runs, ending the Super Kings’ campaign in the tournament. Batting first, SEC posted a formidable total of 184/6, thanks to a captain’s knock from Aiden Markram and a late flourish by Marco Jansen. In response, JSK faltered under pressure, managing only 152/7 in ?their 20 overs. The victory propelled?? the Eastern Cape into the semi-finals, while JSK were left to rue missed opportunities.

Captain Aiden Markram anchors the innings for Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape got off to a blistering start, with David Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi taking the attack to the Super Kings bowlers. Bedingham’s 27 off 14 balls, including three fours and a six, set the tone, while De Zorzi contributed a quick 14. However, the Super Kings struck back in the powerplay, with Maheesh Theekshana dismissing De Zorzi and Imran Tahir removing Bedingham. At 48/2 after 4.1 overs??, the game was evenly poised??.

Markram, the Eastern Cape skipper, played a pivotal role in steadying the innings. He combined caution with aggression, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 40 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Markram’s ability to rotate the strike and accelerate when needed was instrumental in the Eastern Cape’s recovery. Tristan Stubbs provided valuable support with a brisk 26 off 21 balls, but it was Jansen’s explosive 23 off 12 balls that propelled SEC to a competitive total. Jansen’s two sixes in the final over off Lutho Sipamla ensured the Eastern Cape finished strongly at 184/????6.

Joburg Super Kings�?chase falters as SEC bowlers dominate

The Super Kings began their chase with intent, as Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis put on 40 runs in just 4.2 overs. Conway looked in fine touch, smashing six boundaries in his 20-ball 30. However, Jansen struck the first blow, dismissing Conway caught behind. Du Plessis followed soon after, falling to Ottneil Baartman for 19, leaving JSK at 62/2 in the 8th over.

The dismissal of Du Plessis triggered a collapse, with JP King and Wihan Lubbe falling cheaply. Jonny Bairstow tried to resurrect the innings with a fiery 37 off 17 balls, including three sixes, but his dismissal in the 15th over effectively ended JSK’s hopes. Liam Dawson and Craig Overton were the chief architects?? of JSK’s downfall, picking up two wickets ea??ch and maintaining relentless pressure.

Eastern Cape march on towards Qualifier 2 

The Eastern Cape’s comprehensive performance with both bat and ball ?ensured their place in?? the semi-finals. Markram’s leadership and Jansen’s all-round brilliance were the highlights of the match. For Joburg Super Kings, the loss marked the end of their SA20 journey, as they struggled to match SEC’s intensity. With this victory, SEC have firmly established themselves as serious contenders for the SA20 title.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Joburg S?uper Kings by 32 runs to qualify for Qualifier 2 of SA20 2025. 🏆

Aiden Markram won the Player of the Match award for?? his terrific batting performance. �?a href="//twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&??ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">#Cricket #SA20 #SEC #AidenMarkram pic.twitter.com/3bqcwsFc6X

— Harkishan Mahedele (@mahedele20181) February 6, 2025

Skipper, Centurion & Playoffs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9kGdfErGbf

— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) February 6, 2025

Sunrise?rs Easter??n Cape won the Eliminator match by 32 runs against Joburg super kings..!!

SEC – 184/6
JSK – 152/7

Sunrisers will play against Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 for the Place in the finals..!!#SA20 #Sunrisers #CricketTwitter #Orangearmy #SECvsJSK pic.twitter.com/K1PkMrhLAG

— DEEP SINGH (@CrazyCricDeep) February 5, 2025

Sunrisers Shine in the Eliminator

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (184) outclassed Joburg Super Kings (152/7), s?ecurin??g a 32-run victory to keep their title defense alive

Royals and Sunrisers will contest Qualifier 2 tomorrow and winner books a spot in the final!#SA20 #SAXX #SECvJSK

— The MDima Report (@TheMDimaReport) February 5, 2025

The 2-time defending champions are still in the race as Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs. Restricted to 152-7, great bowling by Sunriser?s, led by Crai??g Overton 4-1-20-2. Ottneil Baartman 4-0-25-2 & Marco Jansen 4-0-31-1 also excellent & Dawson 2-35.

— Ken Borland (@KenBorland) February 5, 2025

Aiden Markram & SunRisers Eastern Cape's domination continues in the SA20.

There were so many highs a??nd lows from this season but winning the eliminator just shows how p??repared we are now for these big situations.

We are just 2 steps away from winning our 3rd title!#SEC #SA20

— Varun Velamakanti 🦅 (@SunRisersVarun) February 5, 2025

I need Sunrisers Eastern Cape to handle Paarl Royals tomorrow. I'm imagining them in the final with MI Cape Town pic.twitter.com/NMjADx6NbI

— Sarkastik Observer �?(@SiyaSindelo) February 5, 2025

Unreal consistency from SUNRISERS EASTERN CAPE💥 #SA20 #SEC pic.twitter.com/ZL435TKGFk

— Mrvindh (@VinduAravi64844) February 5, 2025

Sunriser Eastern Cap won by 32 runs in the Eliminator against Joburg Super Kings in SA20.
Once again The Captain Aiden Markram the hero of the Match.#SA20 pic.twitter.com/epJQugauRK

— Kashif (@cricstate) February 6, 2025

Big Game..!!
Big Man..!!
The Skipper..!!

Aiden Markram the big man. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/kTzRGM5wsI

— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 6, 2025

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The all-important clash of the SA20 2025 will take place between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings at the SuperSports Park in Centurion. Both teams will try to dominate the other since the losing side’s campaign will come to an end for the sea??son. Both teams had a mixed bag of a season. Sunrisers and Joburg had ac??quired 3rd and 4th place in the league respectively.

Match details: SA20 2025 – SEC vs JSK:

• Date and time: February 5, 03:30 pm GMT/ 09:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

SuperSport Park Pitch Report

SuperSport Park’s pitch is renowned for its consistent bounce and carry, creating ideal conditions for fast bowlers, especially during the early stages of a match. The surface offers ample seam movement in the first innings, challenging batsmen and providing an advantage to the pacers. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to become more stable, enabling batsmen to play with greater confidence and freedom. Over time, the surface dries out, shifting the balance in favor of spinners, who can exploit the subtle turn on offer. Additionally, the fast outfield enhances the batting experience, rewarding well-timed shots with frequent boundaries.

SEC vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Tristan Stubbs
• Batter: Faf du Plessis
• All-rounders: Liam Dawson, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Donovan Ferreira
• Bowlers: Hardus Viljoen, Lutho Sipamla, Richard Gleeson,

SEC vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Marco Jansen (c), Faf du Plessis (vc)
• Choice 2: Aiden Markram (c), Jonny Bairstow (vc)

SEC vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ottneil Baartman, Zak ??Crawley, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali

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SEC vs JSK Dream 11 Team for today’s match (February 5, 03:30 pm GMT)

Squads:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram (c), Zak Crawley, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Okuhle Cele, Si??mon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson, Caleb Seleka, ?Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe

Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Devon C??onway, Leus du Plooy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Matheesha Pathirana, Imran Tahir, Evan Jones, Lutho Sipamla, Moeen Ali, Doug Bracewell, Beuran Hendricks, Hardus Viljoen, Sibonelo Makhanya, Maheesh Theekshana, JP King

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