The South Africa T20 League (SA20 2025), hailed as the second-most exciting league after Indian Premier League (IPL), continues to entertain cricket fans worldwide. On January 22, a match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals drew attention not just for the game itself but for an amusing post-match moment involving South African all-rounder Marco Jansen.


Interviewers had to stand on chairs to have a chat with Marco Jansen


South African cricketer Marco Jansen, renowned for his towering height of 2.06 meters, often makes headlines due to his stature. After Sunrisers Eastern Cape's dominant win, Jansen's post-match interview became a viral sensation when the interviewers had to stand on chairs to match his height. The humorous scene quickly went viral across social media.






Marco Jansen's match-winning performance


Jansen delivered a spectacular all-round performance that played a key role in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals. With the ball, he dismantled the Pretoria Capitals' lineup, claiming 4 wickets for just 13 runs in 4 overs. He also contributed with the bat, scoring a handy 24 runs off 20 balls.


Sunrisers Eastern Cape, batting first, posted 149 runs, with skipper Aiden Markram leading the charge with 68 runs. Thanks to Jansen's heroics, the Capitals were bowled out for a mere 97 runs.


Marco Jansen ready for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025


After representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in previous IPL seasons, Marco Jansen will don the Punjab Kings jersey in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.


The South African all-rounder was bought for Rs 7 crores in IPL mega auction and is expected to be a key player for Punjab Kings (PBKS). With his consistent performances in both bowling and batting, he is all set to make a major impact in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.


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