South African all-rounder Marco Jansen, 24, is fast becoming an early contender for the Betway SA20 Season 3 Most Valuable Player with another terrific show as defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed a third consecutive win, beating Pretoria Capitals by 52 runs at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday night.

Batting first the Sunrisers Eastern Cape posted 149/7 in their 20 overs with skipper Aiden Markram top-scoring with a 55-ball 68 not out (5x4, 2x6). He was well assisted towards the end of the innings by Jansen, who hammered a quickfire 24 off 20 balls (2x4, 1x6). Liam Dawson also contributed a handy 25 off 11 balls (1x4, 2x6).