The final of the first ever SA20 tournament was supposed to be played on Saturday, February 11th, between Pretoria Capitals and SunRisers Eastern Cape. However, due to persistent rain and water logging in Wanderers, Johannesburg, the match was postponed to Sunday, February 12th.
SA20 Final Rescheduled for Sunday
The ground preparation for the SA20 final was compromised due to rain. The pitch had remained covered for 3 days, with over 200ml of rain falling in Johannesburg since Wednesday. The outfield at the Wanderers was waterlogged, making it difficult for the two teams to play on Saturday.
The final will now take place on Sunday, February 12th, starting at 1:30 pm local time. All tickets for the final will be valid for the rescheduled day as well, according to the SA20 organizers. The South Africa Weather Service predicts showers for Saturday but a clearer outlook for Sunday. The final of the SA20 will take place on the Reserve Day, February 12th in better weather conditions.
Decision to Postpone Final SA20 League
Commissioner Graeme Smith explained the decision to postpone the final, saying that the organizers’ focus is on giving the teams and spectators a memorable final. “We’ve engaged the match officials, teams, groundsman, stakeholders, and the SA Weather Service, and postponing the match is the best decision to allow for the possibility of a full match in drier conditions. We want to give the teams and spectators a memorable Final,” said Smith.
Semi-Final Recap
SunRisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, defeated Joburg Super Kings by 14 runs to reach the final. Markram’s 58-ball 100 helped the SunRisers secure their spot in the final. In the other semi-final, Pretoria Capitals defeated Paarl Royals by 29 runs after posting 153 for 8, with Rilee Rossouw’s 41-ball 56 and a collective bowling effort leading the way.
The SA20 final between Pretoria Capitals and SunRisers Eastern Cape is postponed to Sunday, February 12th. Better weather conditions are expected for the game day. The focus of the organizers is to give the teams and spectators a memorable final in drier conditions. The semi-finals of the tournament were intense and thrilling. Fans are eagerly awaiting a similar show in the final.
