Sunrisers Captain Stubbs: Play-Offs are a Fresh Start, League Standings Don't Matter
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News18•21-01-2026, 16:01
Sunrisers Captain Stubbs: Play-Offs are a Fresh Start, League Standings Don't Matter
- •Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Tristan Stubbs emphasizes that securing the top spot in the SA20 league standings is irrelevant for the play-offs, as each game starts anew.
- •The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, champions of the first two seasons and runners-up last year, will face Pretoria Capitals in the first qualifier on Wednesday.
- •Stubbs believes the team's play-off experience with many returning players will be an advantage, but performance on the day is crucial.
- •He praised Quinton de Kock for his leadership and performance, and Chris Green for his impactful debut against MI Cape Town.
- •Pretoria Capitals captain Keshav Maharaj acknowledged their inconsistent season but highlighted the team's resilience and character, especially after a tough match against Joburg Super Kings.
Why It Matters: Sunrisers captain Tristan Stubbs stresses starting fresh in play-offs, despite strong league performance and experience.
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