Quinton de Kock Shines in Sunrisers' Dominant Victory Over Pretoria Capitals

In an exhilarating match at St George's Park, Quinton de Kock showcased his batting prowess, leading the Sunrisers to a commanding 48-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals. With a stellar score of 77 runs, he was well-supported by Matthew Breetzke and Jordan Hermann, setting a challenging target of 188 runs. The Capitals struggled in their chase, unable to withstand the Sunrisers' formidable bowling attack. This victory places the Sunrisers at the top of the Betway SA20 standings, while the Capitals remain winless. Read on to discover more about this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 30, 2025, 11:07 IST

Sunrisers' Impressive Win

Quinton de Kock delivered an outstanding performance, leading 'The Orange Army' to a 48-run victory against the Pretoria Capitals at St George's Park on Monday evening. This win marked a significant moment for the Sunrisers, placing them at the top of the Betway SA20 standings with 10 points, while the Capitals are still searching for their first win after two matches.

Batting Brilliance from De Kock

The local crowd in Gqeberha turned out in large numbers, transforming South Africa's oldest Test venue into a vibrant sea of orange for the first home match of Season 4. The atmosphere was electric, enhanced by the iconic brass band, making it a memorable night for Betway SA20 fans.

De Kock was the star of the show, scoring 77 runs off just 47 balls, including five fours and six sixes. His innings featured a mix of powerful pull shots and stunning lofted cover drives.

Matthew Breetzke supported him well, contributing 52 runs off 33 balls, which included seven fours and one six. Together, they formed a thrilling partnership of 116 runs in just 70 balls after the early loss of Jonny Bairstow.

This strong foundation allowed Jordan Hermann to add 37 runs off 20 balls, pushing the Sunrisers to a formidable total of 188/6.

Capitals Struggle in Chase

The target proved too challenging for the Capitals, who faced a fierce bowling attack from the Sunrisers, featuring Marco Jansen, Adam Milne, and Anrich Nortje.

Jansen made an immediate impact, dismissing opener Bryce Parsons with a sharp delivery that was caught by De Kock. Milne then took center stage, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs, including the crucial wicket of West Indian Shai Hope, who scored 36 runs off 19 balls.

Lewis Gregory also contributed by taking out Dewald Brevis, who managed just 12 runs. The Capitals' innings fell apart as Milne continued to dismantle their batting order, while left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy delivered a standout ball to bowl out a well-set Will Smeed for 35 runs.