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Wed, January 15, 2025

SA20: Batting woes leave Sunrisers Eastern Cape searching for answers and win after three matches


Published on 2025-01-15 06:45:20 - MSN
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  • The Sunrisers Eastern Cape face pressure after three consecutive defeats in SA20's third season. The two-time defending champions are struggling with batting inconsistencies and missing key bowlers. Batting coach Russell Domingo stressed the need for improvements to stay in playoff contention,

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are struggling in the SA20 cricket league, having lost all three of their matches so far. Their primary issue has been a lackluster batting performance, with the team failing to post competitive totals. In their latest match against the Joburg Super Kings, they managed only 13 runs in the powerplay and were eventually bowled out for 136, despite a valiant effort from captain Aiden Markram who scored 50. The team's inability to form substantial partnerships and their failure to adapt to the conditions at St George’s Park have left them searching for solutions. Coach Adrian Birrell remains optimistic, emphasizing the need for the team to find their rhythm and for key players to step up. The Sunrisers are now looking to regroup and find a winning formula as they face the Durban Super Giants next.

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