The Eastern Cape franchise start the competition with a tricky assignment against joint Momentum One Day Cup winners, the Imperial Lions at Kingsmead on Saturday, February 20, where the tournament is set to be held in a bio secure environment from February 19. Marais, who was moved to a middle order role for his three matches in the recently concluded Momentum One Day Cup, will be itching to get some runs for the side when they go in search of silverware in the 20 over format.