Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape were thrashed by 97 runs by MI Cape Town in the opening game of the 2025 SA20. Chasing 175 to win, Eastern Cape were all out for 77 in 15 overs as they suffered the fifth-heaviest defeat in terms of runs in the tournament's three-year history.

SA20 2025: MI Cape Town’s new sensation Delano Potgieter was a spotlight after Dewald Brevis’ blitz. Thanks to his sensational spell, Potgieter scalped 5-wickets and gave away just 10 runs in 3 overs.

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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be looking for a hat-trick of titles when the third season of the SA20 gets underway on Thursday with the defending champions taking on MI Cape Town in Gqeberha.