The Sunrisers Eastern Cape face pressure after three consecutive defeats in SA20's third season. The two-time defending champions are struggling with batting inconsistencies and missing key bowlers. Batting coach Russell Domingo stressed the need for improvements to stay in playoff contention, while new player combinations are still being tested.
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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape face pressure after three consecutive defeats in SA20's third season. The two-time defending champions are struggling with batting inconsistencies and missing key bowlers. Batting coach Russell Domingo stressed the need for improvements to stay in playoff contention, while new player combinations are still being tested.
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