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SA20 Rivalry Renewed: Capitals vs Sunrisers Clash in Centurion Showdown

The Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with their rivalry perfectly balanced at four wins apiece, face off at Centurion in the SA20. Sunrisers are the defending champions but have never beaten the Capitals at this specific venue. The Capitals are boosted by the debut of West Indian T20 star Andre Russell, a two-time World Cup winner. Both teams are eager to play after their weekend fixtures were abandoned due to weather.

Key Points: SA20: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview

  • Rivalry tied at 4 wins each
  • Sunrisers won inaugural 2023 final
  • Capitals unbeaten vs Sunrisers at Centurion
  • Andre Russell set for Capitals debut
  • Both teams had last matches washed out
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SA20: Pretoria Capitals to square off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Centurion

Preview of the SA20 clash between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Rivalry tied 4-4. Andre Russell set for Capitals debut at Centurion.

"Both teams will be champing at the bit to get back out on the park after having their weekend matches abandoned. - SA20 Report"

Centurion, January 5

The Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will resume their intense rivalry when these two formidable sides meet in the ongoing SA20 at Centurion on Monday.

Having squared off in eight previous encounters, the contest remains deadlocked at four wins apiece, setting the stage for another electrifying showdown, as per the SA20 website.

Sunrisers, of course, won the most crucial encounter between these two sides when they beat the Capitals in the inaugural Betway SA20 final at the Wanderers in 2023.

Since then, Sunrisers have continued their upward trajectory, winning back-to-back championships and finishing as runners-up in Season 3, whereas the Capitals have failed to reach similar heights again.

Despite the Capitals' struggles over the past two seasons, they have remained competitive against the Sunrisers, emerging triumphant in both home encounters at Centurion in 2024 and 2025.

In fact, Tristan Stubbs' side have yet to beat the Capitals on their home patch in Centurion since the advent of Betway SA20. However, they have won a semifinal in Season 1 and Qualifier 2 at the Highveld venue in 2023 and 2025, respectively.

Both teams will be champing at the bit to get back out on the park after having their weekend matches abandoned without a ball being bowled.

After two opening losses, the Capitals bounced back with a crucial 85-run bonus point victory over MI Cape Town on New Year's Eve, while the Sunrisers will be eager to return to winning ways after going down to the Paarl Royals at St George's Park in their last encounter of 2025.

Betway SA20 fans can also look forward to the Capitals unleashing their new arrival West Indian T20 legend Andre 'Dre' Russell at Centurion today after his recent arrival in the country.

Russell is a two-time T20 World Cup champion and a serial winner of franchise T20 Leagues around the world.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Sunrisers are the team to beat, no doubt. But the Capitals at Centurion are a different beast. This 4-4 record makes it so thrilling. Perfect Monday evening plans sorted!
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Aman W
As an Indian cricket fan, it's great to see these competitive leagues. The quality is high. Hope we get to see some young Indian players in SA20 soon. Good luck to both teams!
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David E
Respectfully, the article focuses a lot on history. The real story is whether Capitals' middle order can finally fire consistently. That's been their Achilles' heel, not just the Sunrisers rivalry.
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Priyanka N
Andre Russell in SA20! What a signing. He brings so much energy. Hope he has a great game, but my support is with Sunrisers. Their team balance is just superb. #SA20

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