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Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs orchestrated a stunning Sunrisers Eastern Cape comeback from 48/4 to chase down Pretoria Capitals’ 158, securing a historic third consecutive SA20 title at Johannesburg’s Wanderers in a final that showcased T20’s ultimate drama.
Marco Jansen’s incisive 3/25 had earlier restricted the Capitals after Dewald Brevis’ magnificent 100 off 52 balls threatened to post 200+, but Breetzke’s composed 54 (38b) and Stubbs’ match-winning 58* (32b) turned the tide in 19.1 overs, exposing Pretoria’s bowling inexperience under pressure.
Sunrisers’ third straight crown—unprecedented in franchise T20 leagues—extends their 80% win rate dominance while marking Brevis’ heartbreak century as the first in SA20 finals history to end in defeat, cementing SEC as South Africa’s T20 benchmark ahead of IPL 2026 auctions.
This triumph validates Sunrisers’ blueprint of local talent and overseas nous.
The Final Thriller: Capitals 158 vs Sunrisers’ Chase
Pretoria Capitals 158/9 (20 overs):
Brevis’ 100 (52b, 8×4, 6×6)—second SA20 ton—rescued early wobble (25/2), but Jansen’s middle-over strikes (3/25) triggered 4/28 collapse from overs 13-18.
Key Partnerships: Brevis-Rickelton 78 (10.2ov); tail folded.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 162/5 (19.1 overs):
Early horror: 48/4 (overs 8.2)—Markram (12), de Kock (8), Klaasen (0).
Breetzke 54 (38b, 5×4, 2×6): Anchor role.
*Stubbs 58 (32b, 6×4, 3×6)**: 73-run 5th-wicket stand (9.1ov).
Jansen POTM: “Brevis class act—our fightback better.”
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Brevis’ Heartbreak Ton: 100 In Defeat
Innings Arc:
| Phase | Runs/Balls | SR | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 42/22 | 190 | 4×4, 3×6 |
| Middle | 38/20 | 190 | 3×4, 2×6 |
| Death | 20/10 | 200 | 1×4, 1×6 |
Dismissal: Slower ball to long-on (over 17.4). First SA20 final ton in losing cause—IPL scouts note mental steel.
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Jansen’s Game-Changing Spell: 3/25
Victims:
Will Jacks (caught 35)—swing yorker.
Corbin Bosch (bowled 22)—top of off.
Brevis (114)—death slower ball.
Spell Stats: Overs 11-18: 3/18 off 4 overs. Econ 4.5 career finals.
Sunrisers’ Collapse & Revival: 48/4 To Glory
Early Batting Chart:
| Wicket | Batsman | Score At Fall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | de Kock | 15/1 (3.1ov) |
| 2 | Markram | 28/2 (6.2ov) |
| 3 | Klaasen | 35/3 (7.4ov) |
| 4 | Liam Dawson | 48/4 (8.2ov) |
Revival Overs 9-19: 114/1—Breetzke-Stubbs masterclass.
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SA20 Title Dominance: Sunrisers’ Three-Peat
SEC Record:
| Season | Final Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Beat Durb talent | 6 wkts |
| 2024/25 | Beat MICT | 4 wkts |
| 2025/26 | Beat Pretoria | 5 wkts |
Stats: 80% win rate (48/60 matches). First three-peat in franchise T20.
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Player Profiles: Heroes Emerge
Dewald Breetzke (24):
SA U19 WC 2024 star.
SA20: 512 runs @SR160.
IPL 2026: RR/DC frontrunners (₹10cr base).
Tristan Stubbs:
SA T20I regular.
Finals SR 190 career.
Signature: 360° ramps.
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Pretoria’s Bowling Meltdown: Death Over Disaster
Final 4 Overs: 48/0—Stubbs carnage.
| Bowler | Last 4 Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 18th-19th | 20/1 |
| Obed McCoy | 16th,20th | 28/0 |
Econ 12+ collapse.
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Wanderers Final Stats: High-Scoring Showdown
Pitch Report: Avg 1st inns 175. Dew aided chase.
Brevis Heatmap: 45% runs midwicket-cow corner.
Coach Aiden Markram’s Redemption
Ex-captain turned coach: “48/4 taught humility—Breetzke-Stubbs belief won it.”
Tactical: Jansen at 11/2 perfect.
Brevis IPL Impact: ₹12cr Projection
Market Bump: Post-ton bids soar.
Teams: MI (emotional), CSK (finisher).
Historical Finals: Rare Ton In Loss
T20 League Final 100s:
| Player | League | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Brevis | SA20 | Loss |
| Gayle | CPL | Win |
| du Plessis | IPL | Win |
First losing finalist ton.
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Crowd & Atmosphere: Wanderers Roars
45K attendance—record SA20 final. Chants: “Stubbs! Stubbs!” post-50.
Global Scouting: T20 WC Ripple
SA Selectors: Stubbs-Breetzke 2026 WC locks.
India Tour: Both on radar.
Tactical Deep Dive: Turning Points
Jansen 13th over: Brevis 2nd 50 slowed.
Stubbs 16th over: Three boundaries McCoy.
Breetzke anchor: 25 dots stability.
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Economic Impact: SA20 Valuation Soars
Title Viewership: 120M.
SEC Brand: R1.2bn valuation.
IPL Cross-Pollination: 15 players auction-bound.
Youth Pipeline: SA20’s Golden Gen
Breetzke (24), Stubbs (24)—post-Bavuma era ready.
Comparison: SA20 vs IPL Finals
| Metric | SA20 2026 | IPL 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 320 | 380 |
| 100s | 1 | 0 |
| 200+ Chase | Yes | No |
SA20 edge in drama.
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Player Stats Deep Dive
Brevis SA20: 612 runs @SR175, 2×100.
Stubbs Finals: 3×50* unbeaten.
Media Verdict: Instant Classic
Firdose Moonda (ESPNcricinfo): “Brevis tragic hero; Stubbs championship DNA.”
Mark Nicholas: “SA20 > BBL quality.”
Future Fixtures: SEC Victory Lap
SA T20I tri-series.
IPL auctions Feb 2026.
Legacy Sealed: Three-Peat Dynasty
Sunrisers join Mumbai Indians’ elite. Breetzke-Stubbs next duo.
