SA20 2025-26 Season marks the fourth edition South AfricaIt is the premier T20 league, and it promises to be another high-octane summer of franchise cricket. The tournament, scheduled to run from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, will once again feature six franchises, all supported by the IPL parent groups, who will compete in a double round-robin format followed by playoffs.
There’s extra intrigue this season mi cape town Begin your title defense after the finish Sunrisers Eastern CapeLast year was two years of dominance. 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 are capable of changing the course of the game on their own. Rashid Khan With his match-winning leg-spin and effortless late-order hitting, MI remains Cape Town’s trump card, while jos buttler And heinrich classen Add explosive firepower to Durban’s Super Giants. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will once again rely on the pace duo Enrique Nortje And marco jansonWhereas david miller Paarl leads the Royals with his proven finishing pedigree.
The spotlight remains firmly on for the Pretoria Capitals andre russell and youthful feeling dewald brevisBoth are capable of creating game-changing moments. Together, these stars ensure that SA20 2026 delivers excellent quality cricket from start to finish.
Full squad and captains of each team in SA20 2026
Durban’s super giants
captain: Aiden Markram
squad: Noor Ahmed, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Ethan Bosh, Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, Tony De Zorzi, Darin Dupavillon, Dayan Gallim, Evan Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Kwena Mafaka, Sunil Narine, Andile Simelane, Gisbert Wegge, David Wiese, Kane Williamson.
Overview: Durban has one of the most balanced teams in the league, comprising proven all-rounders along with reputable international batsmen and a strong spin attack.
Joburg Super Kings
captain:Faf du Plessis
squad: Jaren Bacher, Nandre Berger, Matthew de Villiers, Donovan Ferreira, Diane Forrester, Richard Gleeson, Akeal Hosein, Duane Johnson, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Riley Rossouw, Janco Smit, Steve Stokes, Prenlan Subraine, Imran Tahir, Neil Timmers, Reece Topley, James Vince, Dan Worrall
overview: Led by the always reliable du Plessis, the Super Kings have relied heavily on experience, especially in their bowling unit and middle order.
mi cape town
captain: Rashid Khan
Shaft: Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Reeza Hendricks, Karim Janat, Thomas Cobar, Dan Lategan, George Linde, Tristan Luus, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Rassie van der Dussen, Tianan van Vuuren
overview: The defending champions have once again been thrashed, with world-class bowling and explosive batting depth making them strong contenders for the title.
Also read: This IPL team will send its bowlers to Durban for training in SA20
Paarl Royals
captain:David Miller
Shaft: Otniel Bartman, Okhule Cele, Bjorn Fortuyn, Vishen Halambay, Rubin Harman, Daniel Lawrence, Keegan Lyon-Cashette, Ishan Malinga, Nkobani Mokoena, Gudakesh Moti, Nqaba Peter, Delano Potgieter, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rave, Asa Tribe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kyle Verrey, Hardas, vilogen
overview: Paarl Royals have opted for versatility, with multiple spin options and an all-rounder capable of adapting to different match situations.
pretoria capitals
captain:Keshav Maharaj
squad: Dewald Brewis, Roston Chase, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Keith Dudgeon, Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope, Wihaan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Micah-Eel Prince, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Smeed, Daniel Smith, Lizaad Williams, Cody Joseph
overview: Pretoria Capitals bring serious firepower, including match-winners like Russell and Brewis and a strong pace and spin mix.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
captain:Tristan Stubbs
squad: Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Bretzke, James Coles, Quinton de Kock, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Lewis Gregory, Jordan Harman, Marco Jansen, CJ King, JP King, Patrick Kruger, Adam Milne, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Taridu Rathnayake, Lutho Sipamla, Bayern Swanepoel, Mitchell van Buren, Chris Wood.
overview: Former champions Sunrisers remain a formidable team, combining explosive batting with one of the most dangerous fast bowling attacks in the Eastern Cape League.
