With their third SA20 title in four years—including a dramatic last-over heist against Pretoria Capitals—Sunrisers Eastern Cape have cemented their status as T20 cricket’s most consistent franchise. But what truly sets them apart isn’t just talent; it’s a meticulously crafted, well-balanced team structure that others can only envy.
In a dramatic SA20 final at Newlands, Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed their third consecutive title by chasing down Pretoria Capitals’ total—despite Dewald Brevis’ stunning century—thanks to an unbeaten 114-run stand between captain Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke.
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century by an Indian—reaching 50 off just 14 balls against New Zealand—and left fans wondering if Yuvraj Singh’s legendary record is finally under threat.
In a dramatic but definitive turn, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially withdrawn from the T20 World Cup, accepting the ICC’s replacement of the team with Scotland—citing government-imposed travel restrictions over security fears in India.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has laid down strict conditions for Shakib Al Hasan’s potential return to international cricket—less than a year after his controversial retirement and amid the nation’s T20 World Cup exclusion crisis.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticized Pakistan’s involvement in the Bangladesh T20 World Cup exclusion saga, accusing them of exploiting the situation for political gain while Bangladeshi players bear the real cost.