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Parsons, Brevis Power Pretoria Capitals to SA20 Final with Stunning Win

The Pretoria Capitals secured a place in the SA20 final with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the top-ranked Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Bryce Parsons starred with a brilliant all-round performance, scoring 60 and taking 3/10, while Dewald Brevis smashed a rapid 75 to chase down the target. The Sunrisers, despite a strong start from Jonny Bairstow and Jordan Hermann, collapsed after losing four wickets for just 22 runs. The Capitals will now await the winner of the Eliminator, which the Sunrisers will contest.

Key Points: Pretoria Capitals Reach SA20 Final After Victory Over Sunrisers

  • Parsons' all-round 60 runs & 3/10 spell
  • Brevis' explosive 75 off 38 balls
  • Sunrisers collapse after strong start
  • Capitals book first final since 2023
  • Sunrisers head to Eliminator
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SA20: Parsons, Brevis power Pretoria Capitals to title clash

Bryce Parsons and Dewald Brevis lead Pretoria Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape, securing a spot in the SA20 final.

"Brevis delivered on his promise with an electrifying 38-ball 75 - SA20 Press Release"

Durban, January 22

Pretoria Capitals' youthful duo Bryce Parsons and Dewald Brevis powered the team to a seven-wicket victory over top-ranked Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Qualifier 1 at Kingsmead to book their place in the SA20 season four final.

Parsons (60 off 44 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) delivered a dream all-round performance with a magical spell of 3/10 to restrict Sunrisers to 170/7 before forming a 91-run partnership with Brevis to guide Capitals home.

Brevis delivered on his promise with an electrifying 38-ball 75, which included four boundaries and an amazing seven sixes, as per a SA20 press release.

Three of the maximums were consecutive strikes that flew deep into the stands that sent the Capitals to their first final since the inaugural showpiece back in 2023. Sunrisers will now head to Johannesburg to face the winner of the Eliminator at the Wanderers on Friday evening.

The two-time champions had begun Qualifier 1 in a positive fashion after captain Tristan Stubbs won the toss and elected to bat. Quinton de Kock's early departure was offset by an 81-run second-wicket partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jordan Hermann to see the Sunrisers to 112/1 after 12 overs.

But that's when Capitals captain Keshav Maharaj (2/24) struck by exacting revenge on Bairstow (50 off 36 balls, with six fours and a six) when he trapped the Englishman plumb in front. Bairstow had struck Maharaj for 34 runs in a single over at Centurion during the group match.

Bairstow was soon followed by Hermann (41 off 30 balls),The which formed part of a collapse that saw the Sunrisers lose four wickets for just 22 runs.

Parsons was the unlikely chief destroyer during this period as he picked up vital wickets to stem the run flow.

Capitals' top-order has struggled throughout the group matches to lay a platform for their powerful hitters lower down the order and once again lost an early wicket when Shai Hope was caught behind off Lewis Gregory.

But Connor Esterhuizen (22 off 19 balls) dropped anchor with Parsons to form a 46-run partnership for the second wicket that allowed Brevis to deliver what could be the defining innings of his Betway SA20 career.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Bryce Parsons was the real hero here. 3 wickets for just 10 runs and then a solid 60 with the bat. That's a proper all-round performance. Shows the value of having players who can contribute in multiple ways. Well done, Capitals!
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David E
As a cricket fan, it's great to see such exciting talent in the SA20. The tournament is really competitive. That collapse by Sunrisers from 112/1 was the turning point. Maharaj getting Bairstow was poetic justice after that Centurion over!
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Shreya B
Brevis hitting three consecutive sixes must have been an amazing sight! The SA20 is producing some fantastic cricket. Hope the final is just as thrilling. It's nice to have this league as an option alongside the IPL.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the batting was explosive, the article doesn't mention the fielding effort. In a tight match, a dropped catch or a great save can be the difference. Still, a well-deserved win for Pretoria. All the best for the final!
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Meera T
Jonny Bairstow's wicket was crucial. Maharaj must have felt so satisfied getting him LBW after that pasting he took. That's cricket for you - full of twists! Exciting to see which team Sunrisers will face in the eliminator now.

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