The fourth season of SA20, the top franchise T20 competition in South Africa, is scheduled to start in 2026. With appearances by both rising South African youth and foreign giants, the competition has swiftly established itself as a major event on the nation’s cricket calendar. The 2026 season will begin earlier, on December 26, 2025, in contrast to the January start dates of the previous three editions. The ICC T20 World Cup, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026, is the reason for this change in the calendar.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) introduced the SA20 League, the nation’s premier T20 franchise competition, in 2022 with the goal of reviving domestic cricket and drawing attention to the T20 scene in the world. The SA20 league was designed after other major leagues, such as the Indian Premier League, and consists of six franchises owned by groups identified among SA20 club owners who have connections to Indian Premier League teams. The competition has rapidly gained popularity among fans, attracting both top local and international talent.
SA20 League Schedule
The SA20 2026 schedule table, which includes match dates, teams, and venues, is available here.
| Match No. | Date | Match | Stadium | Time (GMT/Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Dec 2025 | MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 2 | 27 Dec 2025 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local |
| 3 | 27 Dec 2025 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 4 | 28 Dec 2025 | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | 13:30 GMT / 15:30 Local |
| 5 | 29 Dec 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 6 | 30 Dec 2025 | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead, Durban | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 7 | 31 Dec 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local |
| 8 | 31 Dec 2025 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 9 | 1 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 10 | 2 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 11 | 3 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Johannesburg | 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local |
| 12 | 3 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants | Centurion | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 13 | 4 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 13:30 GMT / 15:30 Local |
| 14 | 5 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 15 | 6 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 16 | 7 Jan 2026 | Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 17 | 8 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | Johannesburg | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 18 | 9 Jan 2026 | Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead, Durban | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 19 | 10 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local |
| 20 | 10 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | Johannesburg | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 21 | 11 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 13:30 GMT / 15:30 Local |
| 22 | 12 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Centurion | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 23 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants | Boland Park, Paarl | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 24 | 14 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 25 | 15 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Centurion | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 26 | 16 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 27 | 17 Jan 2026 | Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local |
| 28 | 17 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | Johannesburg | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| 29 | 18 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 13:30 GMT / 15:30 Local |
| 30 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park, Paarl | 15:30 GMT / 17:30 Local |
| — | 21 Jan 2026 | Qualifier 1 | TBA | 15:30 GMT / Local TBA |
| — | 22 Jan 2026 | Eliminator | TBA | 15:30 GMT / Local TBA |
| — | 23 Jan 2026 | Qualifier 2 | TBA | 15:30 GMT / Local TBA |
| — | 25 Jan 2026 | Final | TBA | 13:30 GMT / Local TBA |
SA20 League – Teams and Squads
Each of the six competing teams in the SA20 League represents a major city in South Africa. The 2026 SA20 season auction took place in Johannesburg. Dewald Brevis became the most expensive player in the history of the competition after the Pretoria Capitals picked him for R16.5 million (INR 8.4 crore). Following the conclusion of the bidding process to fill 84 spots among six teams, the squads are positioned as follows in anticipation of the league’s fourth season:
MI Cape Town: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Ryan Rickleton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nicholas Pooran, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Tristan Luus, Jason Smith, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Tian van Vuuren, Dan Lategan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Karim Janat, Jacques Snyman.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Senuran Muthusamy, Patrick Kruger, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell van Buuren, Jordan Hermann, Beyers Swanepoel, James Coles, Chris Wood, Lewis Gregory, CJ King, JP King.
Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Prenalen Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Neil Timmers, Shubham Ranjane, Brandon King, Rilee Rossouw, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Imran Tahir, Reece Topley.
Pretoria Capitals: Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Lizaad Williams, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Will Smeed, Meeka-eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya.
Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Ottneil Baartman, Gudakesh Motie, Delano Potgieter, Kyle Verreynne, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Asa Tribe, Hardus Viljoen, Jacon Johannes Basson, Dan Lawrence, Eshan Malinga, Nqobani Mokoena, Vishen Halambage, Nqaba Peter.
Durban’s Super Giants: Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, David Bedingham, Marques Ackermann, Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Tony de Zorzi, Dayyaan Galiem, Taijul Islam, Evan Jones, Gysbert Wege, David Wiese, Daryn Dupavillon.
SA20 League Winners Over the Years
Three fantastic seasons have been successfully concluded by SA20, each with a passionate model that produced entertaining matches, great fan involvement, and the appearance of international T20 talent. The league has rapidly become a dominant force in franchise cricket. As one of the most reliable teams in the league’s brief existence,
Sunrisers Eastern Cape made a significant impression by winning the SA20 title in two straight seasons, including the competition’s first year. Throughout the competition, the squad showed incredible spirit under the direction of seasoned South African Aiden Markram.
Rashid Khan was MI Cape Town’s captain, and his leadership was essential to the team’s victory in the 2025 SA20. With contributions from bowlers and hitters alike, the team’s combined effort enabled MI Cape Town to win their first-ever SA20 championship, demonstrating the squad’s depth and outstanding collaboration throughout the competition.
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Conclusion: SA20 2026 Schedule And Teams
South Africa’s top T20 league, the 2026 season, is expected to provide yet another thrilling episode. Starting on December 26, 2025, the season will begin. The six competing teams that continue to showcase a mix of elite local and foreign talent are part of this season’s updated program. With hard-hitting matches and high-caliber performances anticipated, SA20 2026 looks to be another spectacular season that solidifies the league’s place among the most exhilarating T20 tournaments in cricket worldwide.
