The Sunrisers Eastern Cape moved into the SA20 playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus-point victory over Durban’s Super Giants, at St George’s Park on Sunday.

After three consecutive defeats, the defending champions have turned the corner and are now approaching the form that has seen them win back-to-back SA20 titles.

Last season’s leading wicket-taker Marco Jansen (2-23) led the comeback by delivering a special new-ball performance.

Jansen knocked over Durban’s Super Giants opener Brandon King with the second ball of the innings which sent a near-capacity St George’s Park crowd into raptures.

“Glad to have it on a string. Going well at the moment. It’s not easy to bowl in the powerplay, for me it’s all about taking wickets and everything just falls in place,” Jansen said.

“I try to bowl in the channel consistently. We have the best crowd in the country, appreciate them coming out.”

HIGHLIGHTS: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants (SA20)

The home team were certainly motivated to deliver a special performance with Jansen well supported by Richard Gleeson (2-19), Ottneil Baartman (2-30) and left-arm spinner Liam Dawson (2-11) to restrict the visitors to 115-8.

Gleeson has now moved to top of competition’s wicket-taker’s list with eight scalps at the average of 14.25.

The Super Giants innings was held together by New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson (44 off 45 balls), but received precious little support until last-man Naveen-ul-Haq struck 30* just 15 balls.

The Sunrisers reply was led by opener David Bedingham’s rapid 39 at the top of the order before Jordan Hermann maintained the momentum with 23 in the middle-order.

But it was left to captain Aiden Markram to provide the finishing touches as the Sunrisers chased the bonus point, with the skipper finishing unbeaten on 31* off just 20 balls after striking a massive six over square leg.

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