Aiden Markram invited Kavya Maran and handed her the SA20 2024 winner’s trophy

 

SA20 2024 Final:

Kavya Maran, the proud owner of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape franchise in the SA20, exuded pure elation as her team clinched the trophy for the second consecutive time on Saturday, February 10th.

Opting to bat first at Newlands in Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) showcased their batting prowess by posting a formidable 204/3 in 20 overs against Durban Super Giants (DSG). Tom Abell contributed a solid 55 off 34 balls, while captain Aiden Markram remained unbeaten with a quickfire 42 off 26, and Tristan Stubbs added a valuable 56 not out off 30 deliveries.

In response, Keshav Maharaj led Durban Super Giants faltered and were dismissed for 115 in just 17 overs. Wiaan Mulder emerged as their top scorer with 38 off 22 deliveries under the leadership of Keshav Maharaj. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen turned the game on its head with a sensational bowling performance, claiming impressive figures of 5/30. The moment Jansen dismantled the stumps of Reece Topley, Kavya Maran erupted into ecstatic celebrations, marking her team’s resounding 89-run victory.

Pictures and videos capturing Maran’s jubilation swiftly went viral across social media platforms. In her exuberance, Maran expressed her overwhelming joy, stating, “It’s a second cup. Back-to-back, two in a row. So glad, so happy. Best performance by the team with the bat and the ball. They have been dominating this whole season, and to finally get this through – I mean, it’s unbelievable to be winning it (title) back-to-back. So happy for the guys; everyone put up a great show. A very strong team that we played today, but happy to have the win at the end of the day.”

The victory not only solidifies Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s dominance as this is their second title in a row but also underscores their unwavering commitment to excellence in the SA20 tournament.