Two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape progressed to the final of the 2025 SA20 with an eight-wicket win over Paarl Rocks at Centurion. Chasing a target of 176, Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann put on 111 for the second wicket to put the Sunrisers in control.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have maintained a stunning 6-0 record in the SA20 playoffs over three seasons. They won the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to book

Player of the match Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann struck brillant half-centuries to enable Sunrisers Eastern Cape to beat Paarl Royals by eight wickets with four balls to spare in the second Qualifier – in the tournament’s 100th match – at Centurion on Thursday night.

Skipper Aiden Markram blasted an unbeaten 40-ball 62 to help Sunrisers Eastern Cape keep alive their hopes of a third successive SA20 title with a 32-run win over Joburg Super Kings in the eliminator. South Africa batter Markram's knock helped the Sunrisers post 184-6 as opener David Bedingham chipped in 27 and wicketkeeper Tristan Stubbs made 26.