Easterns won by 18 runs, scoring 186/6 in their full 20 overs and then holding Knights to 168/8 in the chase.
Jurie Snyman smashed 95 from 45 balls, hitting five fours and eight sixes, while KW Sekhukhune added a rapid 38 off 23 with seven fours; the innings recovered after early wickets to finish at 186/6.
JA Bird led the Knights reply with 58 off 37, including three fours and three sixes, MP Siboto contributed 36 and DL Piedt remained unbeaten on 22 as they fell short at 168/8.
Snyman was the standout bowler for Easterns, taking four wickets for 16 runs in four overs, and Malusi Siboto and Mbongiseni Mhlanga each claimed two wickets for the home side; Knights’ wickets were shared by Jurie Snyman (4/16) and Chad Classen (1/31).