The SA20 2025–26 season reaches its conclusion with Pretoria Capitals set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday, January 25. The clash brings together two of the most consistent teams of the tournament, both aiming to finish the season on a high.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have enjoyed the upper hand against the Capitals during the league stage, winning two of their three encounters this season. However, Pretoria Capitals turned the tide at the right moment by defeating Eastern Cape convincingly in Qualifier 1, earning a direct place in the final.
Pretoria Capitals secured second place on the points table after registering five wins, edging ahead on net run rate. Led by Keshav Maharaj, the Capitals displayed improved balance as the tournament progressed and will now look to claim their first-ever SA20 title.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, meanwhile, topped the standings with 28 points despite having two matches abandoned due to rain. After missing out in Qualifier 1, they responded strongly by overcoming Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2, sealing their spot in yet another final.
The upcoming contest also revisits memories of the 2023 championship match. Eastern Cape enter the final with an opportunity to secure a historic third SA20 crown, while the Capitals are chasing their maiden triumph in the competition.
Match Information
Match: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Final, SA20 2025–26
Date: Sunday, January 25
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Live Broadcast & Streaming: JioStar Network channels and JioHotstar (app and website)
Newlands Pitch Report
Newlands has traditionally been known for high-scoring encounters, with earlier seasons witnessing several 200-plus totals. However, conditions have been more challenging this year. Batters have found it difficult to settle, particularly during run chases, with wickets falling regularly as teams attempt to increase the scoring rate.
Head-to-Head Record (T20s)
Matches Played: 10
Pretoria Capitals Wins: 5
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Wins: 5
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
First Match: January 12, 2023
Most Recent Match: January 21, 2026
Predicted Playing XIs
Pretoria Capitals : Shai Hope (wk), Bryce Parsons, Jordan Cox, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters
Sunrisers Eastern Cape : Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, James Coles, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla
Prediction: Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win the SA20 2025–26 final.
