South Africa’s Premier T20 Cricket League – SA20
The SA20 league is a famous cricket tournament started back in 2023. Where the very first season of the league was played in South Africa. There are 6 franchise teams in the league, each named after a city in South Africa.
Introduction to South Africa’s Premier T20 Cricket League – SA20
The South African Cricket Board wants to make T20 cricket bigger in their country because franchise cricket is loved all over the world. In other countries, these leagues help local players show their skills to many people.
What is the SA20?
The SA20 is a fun, Teams play short and exciting T20 matches full of action and entertainment. Fans love watching because the games are quick, and gives thrill, nail biting experience at the same time. Just like any other T20 game, teams try to score as many runs as they can. The league is a great way for fans to watch their favorite international players and teams giving tough competition to each others for the trophy.
History of the SA20
The SA20 League started in 2023 to help T20 cricket grow in South Africa. It became really popular quickly, with top international players coming from all around the world. The league was made to make cricket bigger in the country. It also gives local players a chance to show how good they are.
Tournament Format – SA20
The 2025 season of South Africa’s top T20 Cricket League will take place from January 9 to February 8. For the year 2025, 34 group stage T20 games to be played. Some of these dates are clashing with Australia’s Big Bash League and the Dubai T10 tournament.
Group Stages and Playoffs
- The SA20 League is similar like other franchise based T20 leagues that happen in different places. It has two parts: the group stage and the playoffs.
- In the group stage, every team plays against each other twice during the group stage. When a team wins a game, they get points. The top 4 teams at the end move to the playoffs.
- The first and second teams play in a match called Qualifier 1. The winner of this match goes straight to the final. The team that loses gets another chance to play in Qualifier 2.
- The teams that finish in 3rd and 4th place play in a match called the eliminator. The winner of this match goes to Qualifier 2.
- The team that wins Qualifier 2 then goes to the final, and the team that wins the final becomes the SA20 champion!
Points and Qualification.
Teams get points for how well they play in their matches. If a team wins a game, they get three points. If the game ends in a tie or no result, they earn one point. The net run rate is also very important. The teams with the most points at the end of the group stage and a good net run rate can go to the playoffs. If two teams have the same number of points, the team with the better net run rate will be ahead in the standings.
Participating Teams
The SA20 features six teams that compete for the title:
- Durban Super Giants
- Joburg Super Kings
- MI Cape Town
- Paarl Royals
- Pretoria Capitals
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Each team has its own unique players and strategies, making the matches even more interesting.
Schedule and Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Local Time | IST |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | 1st Match | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, 10 Jan 2025 | 2nd Match | Durban, Kingsmead | Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | 3rd Match | Paarl, Boland Park | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | 4th Match | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | 5th Match | Centurion, SuperSport Park | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants | 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | 6th Match | Cape Town, Newlands | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | 7th Match | Centurion, SuperSport Park | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | 8th Match | Durban, Kingsmead | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | 9th Match | Paarl, Boland Park | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | 10th Match | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | 11th Match | Durban, Kingsmead | Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | 12th Match | Centurion, SuperSport Park | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | 13th Match | Cape Town, Newlands | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sun, 19 Jan 2025 | 14th Match | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants | 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, 20 Jan 2025 | 15th Match | Paarl, Boland Park | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Tue, 21 Jan 2025 | 16th Match | Durban, Kingsmead | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, 22 Jan 2025 | 17th Match | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Thu, 23 Jan 2025 | 18th Match | Durban, Kingsmead | Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | 19th Match | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 25 Jan 2025 | 20th Match | Cape Town, Newlands | MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sun, 26 Jan 2025 | 21st Match | Paarl, Boland Park | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sun, 26 Jan 2025 | 22nd Match | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, 27 Jan 2025 | 23rd Match | Paarl, Boland Park | Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | 24th Match | Centurion, SuperSport Park | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | 25th Match | Cape Town, Newlands | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | 26th Match | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, 31 Jan 2025 | 27th Match | Centurion, SuperSport Park | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | 28th Match | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | 29th Match | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sun, 02 Feb 2025 | 30th Match | Cape Town, Newlands | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, 04 Feb 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Gqeberha, St George’s Park | TBC vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | Eliminator | Centurion, SuperSport Park | TBC vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | Qualifier 2 | Centurion, SuperSport Park | TBC vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, 08 Feb 2025 | Final | Johannesburg, The Wanderers Stadium | TBC vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
Key Matches
Just like its last two seasons, the SA20 League is expected to have many exciting matches full of action, drama, skill show, etc throughout the tournament. Fans can look forward to key matchups, Sunrisers are also expected to be amazing, as they have won the first two seasons of the league. The 2025 schedule is packed with action, and fans should keep an eye on their favorite teams’ fixtures to cheer them on.
Teams and Squads
Durban’s Super Giants
Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan), Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Bryce Parsons, Dwaine Pretorius, Jason Smith, Jon-Jon Smuts, Prenelan Subrayen, Marcus Stoinis (Australia), Brandon King (West Indies), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Chris Woakes (England).
Joburg Super Kings Squad
Moeen Ali (England), Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy (Hungary-England), Donovan Ferreira, Sibonelo Makhanya, Imran Tahir, David Wiese, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka), Jonny Bairstow (England), Devon Conway (New Zealand).
MI Cape Town
Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Chris Benjamin (England), Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka), Ben Stokes (England), Trent Boult (New Zealand), Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan).
Paarl Royals
Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Dayyaan Galiem, Joe Root (England), Dinesh Karthik (India), Jacob Bethell (England), Sam Hain (England), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan).
Pretoria Capitals
Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Will Jacks (England), Senuran Muthusamy, Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand), Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren, Kyle Verreynne, Will Smeed (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan).
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Tom Abell (England), Ottniel Baartman, Liam Dawson (England), Simon Harmer, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Aiden Markram, Caleb Seleka, Andile Simelane, Tristan Stubbs, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe (Netherlands), Zak Crawley (England), Craig Overton (England), David Bedingham.
Team Overviews
Each team in the SA20 has players from South Africa and other countries. They make strong teams to play really well. Here’s a simple look at the teams:
- Durban Super Giants: Famous for having strong batters.
- Joburg Super Kings: A team with great bowlers and all-rounders.
- MI Cape Town: Has some of the best players from around the world.
- Paarl Royals: Known for smart play and good teamwork.
- Pretoria Capitals: A mix of young and experienced players.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Focuses on growing local talent and playing hard.
Player Highlights
- Every team has great players who can change the game fast. Fans love to watch these players do their best on the field. Some of these players have a lot of experience, while others are young and eager to show how good they are.
Live Scores and Updates
- You can check the live score and quick updates on the 96 com app and website. They show you all the info, real-time stats, player details, and odds for your favorite teams.
Top Players and Performances in SA20
Player Profiles
The SA20 has some amazing players. Let’s look at a few top ones and why they are special.
David Miller
David MillerHe is a left-handed batter from South Africa. Lately, he has become famous in T20 leagues around the world because he can help his team win games.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de KockHe is a left-handed batter and also a wicket-keeper. He has lots of experience and is known for scoring lots of runs with a fast strike rate.
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich KlaasenHe is playing really well right now. In the last T20 World Cup, he gave an incredible performance and helped his team win all by himself.
Aiden Markram
Aiden MarkramHe is the captain of the Sunrisers in SA20. He led his team to win the first two seasons of the SA20.
Rising Stars
The SA20 is a great place for young and older players to show their skills. Many young cricketers get a chance to impress fans, coaches, and selectors. If they play well, it could mean a bright future for them.
- Tristan Stubbs – He is a middle-order batter. He can play in any position and in any game situation. His skill to finish the game makes him very dangerous.
- Nandre Burger – He is a fast bowler with a left arm. Like many South African bowlers, he is naturally fast. He can change the game by taking key wickets.
- Gerald Coetzee – He is a right-arm fast bowler. He played in the last ODI World Cup for South Africa and showed his great skills. He has also played many games for his country and helped them win.
Venues and Host Cities
Venue Information
The SA20 matches are going to take place in various cities. These stadiums also cater to large crowds, a vibrant atmosphere, adding to the excitement of the matches.
Host City Guides
From beautiful beaches in Durban to vibrant city life in Johannesburg, there are many attractions to enjoy.
Ticketing and Fan Engagement
Ticket Information
From budget to premium different ticket options are available for everyone. Tickets for the SA20 matches can be purchased both online and offline mode.
Fan Zones
Fan zones often have activities, food stalls, and merchandise for fans to enjoy before and during the games.
Betting on South Africa’s Premier T20 Cricket League
Betting on the SA20 adds an extra layer of excitement for fans. With the 96in com, fans can place bets on their favorite teams and players. It’s essential to bet responsibly and enjoy the thrill of the game while following the matches closely.
Statistics and Records
All-Time Records
The SA20 has already seen some remarkable performances. From highest team scores to best individual player achievements, bowling records, batting records, number of catches, performances, etc. stats can be tracked on 96in com.
About South Africa’s Premier T20 Cricket League (SA20)
T20 Cricket Growth
Similar to the other cricket leagues played around the globe. The SA20 is part of the growing T20 tournaments that has taken the cricket to next level. It gives a chance to the young talent to show their skills to get noticed. Making the sports more attractful in youth of the country. Apart from everything these leagues are known for providing entertainment, excitement to the fans.
Watch Live Matches
Check the official schedule for match timings.
Buy Tickets
Visit the official website for more information on ticket prices and availability.