Gqeberha, Feb. 2 -- A calm, well-compiled half-century by Jordan Hermann and fantastic bowling spells from Craig Overton and Marco Jansen helped Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to winning ways at St George's Park on Saturday in the ongoing SA20 season three, claiming a 48-run victory over Paarl Royals on a festive Saturday afternoon in Gqeberha.

In the process, the defending back-to-back champions sealed third place (with five wins and losses each) on the SA20 season three standings and will meet Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator at Centurion on Wednesday, 5 February.

Their captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bat against Royals, who were once again captained by Bjorn Fortuin and were much changed. with new dad David Mille...