The SA20 2025-26 The season marks its fourth edition South Africa‘s premier T20 league and it promises to be another high-octane summer of franchise cricket. Scheduled to run from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the tournament will again feature six franchises, all backed by IPL parent teams, competing in a double-round format and qualifying for the playoffs.
This season carries extra intrigue MI Cape Town after that, they start their title defense Sunrisers Eastern Cape‘s two-year advantage last year. With star-studded squads, experienced international captains and exciting young South African talent, the SA20 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions yet.
Key players to watch out for in SA20
SA20 2026 will feature some of the biggest names in world cricket who can single-handedly turn games around. Rashid Khan With match-winning leg-spin and a handy late-order knock, MI remains Cape Town’s trump card. If Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen Add explosive firepower to Durban’s Super Giants. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will next feature in the pace duo Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansenwhile David Miller leads the Paarl Royals with a proven finishing pedigree.
Pretoria will be firmly in the spotlight for the Capitals Andre Russell and young sensation Devald Brewisboth are capable of creating game-changing moments. Together, these stars ensure that SA20 2026 delivers elite quality cricket from start to finish.
Full squads and captains of each team in SA20 2026
Super Giants of Durban
captain: Aiden Markram
Staff: Nor Ahmad, Marques Ackerman, David Bingham, Eathan Bosch, Jos Buttler, Gerald Civil, Devon Conway, Tony the Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Day, Heinrich Class, Kwena Mahaka, Sunil Norinate, Sunil Norinate For, David Wise, Kane Williamson
Overview: Durban boast one of the league’s most balanced squads, combining elite international batting with proven all-rounders and a formidable spin attack.
Joburg Super Kings
captain: Faf du Plessis
Staff: Jarren Bacher, Nandre Burger, Matthew de Villiers, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Richard Gleeson, Akeal Hosein, Duane Jansen, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Rilee Rossouw, Janco Smit, Steve Stolsouw, Janco Smit, Steve Stolrail, Prene Tahir Neil, Timmers, Reece Topley, James Vince, Dan Worrall
Overview: Led by the ever-reliable du Plessis, the Super Kings rely on experience, especially in the bowling department and in the middle order.
MI Cape Town
captain: Rashid Khan
Staff: Corbin Bosh, Trent Boult, Reza Hendricks, Karim Janat, Thomas Kaber, Dan Lategan, George Linde, Tristan Loos, Tom Moore, Dane Piedt, Nicolas Puran, Dwayne Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Tiaan van Vuuren
Overview: World-class bowlers and defending champions with explosive batting depth are back together.
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Pearl Royals
captain: David Miller
Staff: Ottneil Baartman, Oxule Cele, Bjorn Fortuin, Vishen Halambage, Rubin Hermann, Daniel Lawrence, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Eshan Malinga, Ngobani Mokoena, Gudakesh Motie, Ngaba Peter, Delano Potgieter, Lhuan-dredar Pretorius, Sisa Reza Raw, As Reoma Qabila, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen.
Overview: Paarl Royals have opted for versatility with multiple spin options and an all-round rotation that can adapt to different match situations.
Pretoria Capitals
captain: Keshav Maharaj
Staff: Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Keith Dudgeon, Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Mika-eel Prince, She, Andrerford S. Daniel Smith, Lizaad Williams, Jodi Yusuf
Overview: Pretoria Capitals bring serious firepower, with match-winners like Russell and Brevis complemented by a strong mix of pace and spin.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
captain: Tristan Stubbs
Staff: Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, James Coles, Quinton de Kock, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Lewis Gregory, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, CJ King, JP King, Patrick Kruger, Adam Milne, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Taridu Luthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Taridu Luthnayake, Beyypala Swanepoel, Mitchell van Buuren, Chris Wood
Overview: Former champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape remain a formidable outfit, combining explosive batting with one of the most intimidating fast bowling attacks in the league.
