Sunrisers Eastern Cape have reached the SA20 final in all four seasons, a record, and won three of them. They are the competition's benchmark, and they open the 2027 season on 17 January against the team they beat in the last final.
The new name in the squad is Mitchell Marsh, who captains Australia in T20Is and is making his SA20 debut.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape at a glance
How last season went
The Sunrisers finished top of the table in 2026, lost Qualifier 1 to Pretoria Capitals by seven wickets, then beat Paarl Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 to reach a fourth straight final. In the final at Newlands on 25 January 2026 they chased 158 against Pretoria Capitals and won by six wickets with four balls to spare, after slipping to 48/4.
Quinton de Kock was the tournament's leading run scorer with 390 and the Player of the Tournament. The finals before that: they beat the Capitals by four wickets in 2023, won the 2024 final over Durban's Super Giants by 89 runs, and lost the 2025 final to MI Cape Town by 76 runs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape squad so far (pre-auction)
Retained and pre-signed players announced on 5 August 2026 (17 of 19 spots filled). The auction on 7 October fills the rest.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape fixtures in IST
Sunrisers fantasy picks
- Quinton de Kock: the leading scorer and Player of the Tournament in 2026. The first name on the sheet.
- Mitchell Marsh: a debutant who bats high and bowls. Powerplay value plus overs in the middle.
- Marco Jansen: left-arm pace and lower-order hitting. One of the best pure allrounders in the league.
- Tristan Stubbs: captain, keeper and the player with the most SA20 dismissals (42).
Facts worth knowing
- The Sunrisers have been in all four SA20 finals, a record.
- They chased 158 from 48/4 in the 2026 final.
- They won the 2024 final by 89 runs at Newlands, and the 2023 final by four wickets at the Wanderers.
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Open SA20 hubFrequently asked questions
How many SA20 titles have Sunrisers Eastern Cape won?
Three: 2023, 2024 and 2026.
Who captains the Sunrisers Eastern Cape?
Tristan Stubbs leads the side, according to the pre-auction announcements.
Who is Mitchell Marsh playing for in SA20 2027?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, his first SA20 season.
When do the Sunrisers play first?
On Sunday 17 January 2027 against Pretoria Capitals at St George's Park, at 7:00 PM IST.
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