So, Sunrisers Eastern Cape claim the silverware in the inaugural edition of SA20. What a season they've had. They have bounced back, beaten the beaters of the league stages and in the end claimed the title at the box office event.
So that is it from the coverage. This is Arijit Kundu signing off alongside scorer/analyst Paras Yadav. Stay tuned to the network.
Aiden Markram (Sunrisers Eastern Cape):"We had to hang in there, fight a bit and the characters is what comes out. You can't teach enough. He[ Roelof van der Merwe] has yes. Losing two games earlier we needed a character to step in and Roelof came. He is, yes. He [Adam Rossington] is the perfect player to give us a good start. He has done a lot of good fuss in the tournament as well. Played proper match winnings knocks.
I do enjoy, yes. Prior to the tournament, I had done it. Desperate to win, and need to give body on the line, it becomes quite easy We gave a nice competition. Proud of each and every person who are present there and behind the scenes. Yeah, they have been incredible. They have been great. This was for them, for all, not just South Africa for India as well."
A cheque of 35 Million Rand goes to Aiden Markram and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Wayne Parnell (Pretoria Capitals Skipper):"First SA20 season, and it's a most special day of South Africa's domestic cricket. Congrats to the Eastern Cape side, and disappointed on being number two, but lots of memories from the season. Credit to the opposition, as they played better cricket than us and eventually ended up on the other side. Looking at the pitch, we were 20-25 runs short, and that cost us the game. You have to brace yourself in this kind of situation, and our team performed well throughout the season. Thanks to the support staff and all the families for their support throughout the season."
8:50 PM IST | The players get their momento now...
Aiden Markram (Player of the Season): "Yeah, it was a big sort of believe for me. It came solid to me with the bunch of the guys. Not at all. You must try to do your job here and there. He can squeeze something extra as a team but it's been great. Yeah, hundred percent. You can't thank him enough and can't describe him enough. It's been great as a team"
Player of the Season: Aiden Markram
Bowler of the Season: Roelof van der Merwe
Jos Buttler wins the batter of the season award...
Eathan Bosch (Rising Star of the Tournament): "It's great to be here. Playing with a lot of big players in the world. We were quite confident as we had the momentum with us. Yeah, it's definitely been quite an experience. I mean, big thank you to the crowd and supporting us throughout the tournament."