Bairstow & De Kock Ace High-Scoring Chase in 14.2 Overs

Jonny Bairstow and Quinton de Kock led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a stunning 10-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals, chasing down 177 in just 14.2 overs 🔥. The duo's unbeaten opening partnership of 177 runs, with Bairstow scoring 85 off 45 balls and de Kock scoring 79 off 41 balls, was the key to their success. Pretoria Capitals had set a competitive total of 176/7, thanks to half-centuries from Connor Esterhuizen (52) and Sherfane Rutherford (47 not out). However, the Sunrisers' bowlers, led by Anrich Nortje (3/32) and Adam Milne (2/36), couldn't contain Bairstow and de Kock's explosive batting. Bairstow was particularly aggressive, hitting five sixes and a boundary off Keshav Maharaj in the 12th over, smashing 34 runs and setting a new record for the most expensive over in SA20 history. This win propels Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the top of the SA20 points table with 17 points, while Pretoria Capitals slip to fifth place with just one win from five matches. Sunrisers Eastern Cape 177 for 0 (Bairstow 85*, de Kock 79*) beat Pretoria Capitals 176 for 7 (Esterhuizen 52, Nortje 3-32) by 10 wickets