We all know that cricket is one of those extremely entertaining sports that almost every Indian- and non-Indian loves. Irrespective of whether it’s a franchise cricket game or international matches, the excitement is still the same.
This excitement was felt during the clash between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) that took place on 14th January 2026. The SEC faced JSK on the 24th match of SA20 2026, at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Interestingly, the match turned out to be a thrilling experience for the audience and the players.
The SEC ultimately defeated JSK in a closely fought encounter but that’s not all! Stay tuned as we decode the Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings match scorecard.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings Match Overview
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Stadium | St George’s Park |
| Match Details | SEC vs JSK – 24th Match, SA20 2026 |
| Date and Time | January 14, 2026 – 5:30 PM Local Time |
| Toss | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the toss |
| Decision | Bat First |
| Umpires | On-field SA20 Officials |
| Referee | SA20 Match Referee |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Vs Joburg Super Kings Squad
Playing Squad Members:
The playing members of the squad for the SEC include:
| 1 | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| 2 | Jordan Hermann |
| 3 | Matthew Breetzke |
| 4 | Tristan Stubbs (c) |
| 5 | James Coles |
| 6 | Jon-Jon Smuts (or similar middle order) |
| 7 | Senuran Muthusamy |
| 8 | Marco Jansen |
| 9 | Lewis Gregory |
| 10 | Anrich Nortje |
| 11 | Adam Milne |
Non Playing Squad Members:
| 1 | Allah Ghazanfar |
| 2 | Chris Green |
| 3 | Patrick Kruger, |
| 4 | Lutho Sipamla |
| 5 | Mitchell van Buuren |
| 6 | Beyers Swanepoel |
| 7 | Chris Wood |
| 8 | CJ King |
| 9 | JP King |
| 10 | Tharindu Rathnayake |
Jourg Super Kings Squade
Playing Squad Members
| 1 | James Vince |
| 2 | Rivaldo Moonsamy |
| 3 | Michael-Kyle Pepper |
| 4 | Wiaan Mulder |
| 5 | Donovan Ferreira (c/wk) |
| 6 | Lower order, including Richard Gleeson |
| 7 | Nandre Burger |
| 8 | Imran Tahir (or spinner) |
| 9 | Akeal Hosein |
Non-Playing Squad Members:
| 1 | Faf du Plessis, |
| 2 | Rilee Rossouw |
| 3 | Reece Topley, |
| 4 | Daniel Worrall |
| 5 | Prenelan Subrayen |
| 6 | Shubham Ranjane |
| 7 | Janco Smit |
| 8 | Steve Stolk |
| 9 | Neil Timmers |
| 10 | Brandon King |
| 11 | Dian Forrester |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings Match Scorecard
Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Batting Scorecard and Analysis
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | ||
| Jonny Bairstow | b Burger | 18 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 180.00 | |
| Quinton de Kock † | lbw b Ferreira | 54 | 37 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 145.94 | |
| Matthew Breetzke | c Mulder b Hosein | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | |
| Jordan Hermann | c Forrester b Ferreira | 13 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| Tristan Stubbs (c) | not out | 23 | 22 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 104.54 | |
| James Coles | c Vince b Mulder | 61 | 34 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 179.41 | |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 4) | 6 | ||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.90, 93 Mins) | 178/5 | ||||||
Bowling (JSK Innings)
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s bowlers restricted Joburg Super Kings in 18.1 overs. Senuran Muthusamy led with a sharp ball.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marco Jansen | 3.1 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 10.29 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Lewis Gregory | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 |
| James Coles | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
Joburg Super Kings – Batting Scorecard and Analysis
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | ||
| James Vince | st †de Kock b Coles | 30 | 23 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 130.43 | |
| Rivaldo Moonsamy | c Hermann b Coles | 10 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 90.90 | |
| Michael Pepper | lbw b Muthusamy | 21 | 24 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 | |
| Dian Forrester | c Stubbs b Muthusamy | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 | |
| Matthew de Villiers | run out (Coles/†de Kock) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Wiaan Mulder | b Muthusamy | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | |
| Donovan Ferreira (c) | c Muthusamy b Jansen | 11 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 | |
| Akeal Hosein | c †de Kock b Milne | 10 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 90.90 | |
| Nandre Burger | c Breetzke b Nortje | 7 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 | |
| Imran Tahir | not out | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | |
| Richard Gleeson | c †de Kock b Jansen | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | |
| Extras | (b 1, w 1) | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 18.1 Ov (RR: 6.44, 88 Mins) | 117 | ||||||
Bowling (SEC Innings)
Joburg Super Kings conceded 178/5, with Donovan Ferreira’s 2/25 the standout effort.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Donovan Ferreira | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Richard Gleeson | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Nandre Burger | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Imran Tahir | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings – Key Highlights and Analysis
The 24th match was played at St. George’s Park and the verdict of the match saw Sunrisers Eastern Cape achieve victory.
Toss Result
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the toss and elected to bat first. The pitch had looked slightly less favorable earlier, and they even wanted to post a competitive total.
Powerplay Momentum
SEC, after having won the toss, started the match steadily. They grabbed control with 55/2 in the first 6 overs, and were driven by de Kock’s boundaries and quick running. JSK managed to compete with just 31/1, thus losing Vince quite early against the pace. This set a tense tone for the chase.
Top Scorers
James Coles topped the match with 61* off 34, especially for SE,C whereas Quinton de Kock made 54 off 37. Where JSK was concerned, James Vince led the match with 30 off 23. No other player was able to pass beyond 21.
Key Bowling Spells
Senuran Muthusamy’s 3/26 in four overs dismantled JSK’s middle order. Marco Jansen’s 2/33 in 3.1 overs was quite impressive. It sealed the fate for JSK and SEC. Donovan Ferreira’s 2/25 was JSK’s best, and thus, this removed de Kock and Breetze early.
Turning Point:
JSK’s collapse from 46/2 at 7.1 overs to 87/6 by 12.3 overs became the turning point. This was triggered by Muthusamy’s double strike and a failed review. This ultimately shifted momentum fully towards the SEC, thus ending JSK’s hope of chasing.
Player of the Match
James Coles was named Most Valuable Player or Player of the Match for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
He earned it with an all-round masterclass hit of 61 not out off 34 balls. This included SEC’s 178/5, plus 2 crucial wickets for 28 wickets in 4 overs.
James’ explosive fifty and middle-over breakthroughs included Pepper’s wicket, which sealed the 61-run win and SEC’s winning spot.
Conclusion
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings match showcased that SEC dominated the match in a 61-run thrashing of JSK. The former blended smart batting depth with a clinical bowling tactic.
James Coles’ all-around fireworks earned him the much-deserved Player of the Match honors, thus propelling SEC to an unignorable playoff whilst defeating JSK.
The Gqeberha rout underscored SEC’s title of being a winner, against a non-victorious JSK side needing urgent middle-order fixes.
FAQs
The match was won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape as they won by 61 runs, posting at 178/5. They restricted Joburg Super Kings to 117 all out.
SEC scored 178/5 with 20 overs, whereas JSK scored 117 all out with 18.1 overs.
James Coles was crowned not just MVP, but also the player of the match, thanks to 34 balls and 2/28 overs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape batted first after having won the toss.
From the SEC, Coles, de Kock, and Muthusamy were the key performers. From JSK, Vince was the key performer.
