Thomas Kaber

MI Cape Town clinched the top spot in the SA20 league with a dominant 95-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals, maintaining an undefeated home record. Sediqullah Atal and Connor Esterhuizen starred in a 133-run opening partnership, while off-spinner Dane Piedt's performance earned him Player of the Match honors.

The SA20 franchises have finalised their updated squads ahead of Season 4, with Kane Williamson returning to Durban’s Super Giants and several teams forced into late changes due to international duties and injuries. Defending champions MI Cape Town have made a like-for-like swap, while youth and flexibility dominate squad strategies ahead of the December 26 opener.

MI Cape Town secured a dominant win over Pretoria Capitals, finishing with 35 points at the top of the SA20 table. A 133-run opening stand set a strong total of 201/5. Dane Piedt and other spinners dismantled Capitals to a mere 106. Cape Town faces Paarl Royals next, eyeing the SA20 final spot.

MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals will clash in SA20’s Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Both teams have shown strong performances, winning seven out of ten matches each. Rashid Khan will lead MI Cape Town, while Bjorn Fortuin captains the Royals, aiming for their first final spot.

MI Cape Town face a challenging SA20 season from the word go with Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury. With Rashid Khan leading, they have reinforced their squad with Reeza Hendricks and other newcomers, aiming to better their performance from previous seasons despite challenges like lack of big-hitters and quality spin bowling.

MI Cape Town makes headlines by signing Reeza Hendricks for R4.30 million in the SA20 2025 auction, marking him as the season's most expensive player. The auction concludes with all 19 roster spots filled across six teams, including strategic acquisitions like rookies. The tournament starts January 9 next year, poised for intense competition.

Kingsmead in Durban is set to witness a clash between two of the biggest T20 stars in the world as Durban's Super Giants and MI Cape Town face off in the SA20 season two on Thursday. Nicholas Pooran, a formidable T20 player, will represent Durban's Super Giants, while his fellow Trinidad and Tobago cricketer, the legendary Kieron Pollard, will lead MI Cape Town.

The SA20 2025 cricket tournament is set to captivate fans with 34 matches featuring six teams. Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape aim for a third consecutive title. The event runs from January 9 to February 8, 2025, in South Africa. Matches will be broadcast in India on Star Sports 2 and available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

International cricket stars, including Shamar Joseph and Naseem Shah, will feature in the upcoming SA20 auction with nearly 200 players vying for 13 spots across six franchises. Notable names like Martin Guptill and Reeza Hendricks headline the shortlist. The auction airs on October 1, ahead of the tournament starting January 9.

SA20 Season 4 begins on December 26 with marquee names in charge and a clear subtext ahead of the T20 World Cup. The spotlight is firmly on two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where Tristan Stubbs steps into the captaincy amid leadership change, uneven recent form and once again renewed emphasis on local talent shaping South Africa’s premier T20 competition.