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Sunrisers Eastern Cape Storm into SA20 Season 4 Playoffs

James Coles of Sunrisers Eastern Cape hits over the top to the boundary during match 24 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) held at St George's Park in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa on the 14th January 2026 Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape became the first team to qualify for the SA20 Season 4 playoffs after a commanding 63-run bonus point win over Joburg Super Kings at St George’s Park.

Debutant James Coles starred with an unbeaten 61 and returned figures of 2/34, while Senuran Muthusamy claimed 3/26 as Sunrisers’ spinners dismantled the chase. Quinton de Kock’s fluent 54 set the tone as the hosts posted 178/5. Joburg Super Kings faltered under pressure, slipping to a heavy defeat.

The victory lifted Sunrisers back to the top of the table with 24 points and confirmed their playoff berth.

Sahir Usman

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