SA20 has grown into one of the biggest T20 franchise leagues in the world since its launch in 2023, and Season 5 is now a few months away. All six teams are owned by the groups behind IPL franchises, which gives the league strong financial backing, deep cricketing expertise and a large fan following in both South Africa and India.
These owners influence team strategy, player signings and branding. The Mumbai Indians’ owners run MI Cape Town, and Chennai Super Kings own Joburg Super Kings.
Delhi Capitals’ owners are behind Pretoria Capitals, the Rajasthan Royals group owns Paarl Royals, and the RPSG Group, which owns Lucknow Super Giants, runs Durban’s Super Giants. Sun TV Network, the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, owns Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
The model has worked well on the field. Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the league’s most successful side, with three titles (2023, 2024 and 2026), while MI Cape Town won in 2025. Season 5 runs from January 17 to February 21, and it opens with a rematch of the 2026 final between Pretoria Capitals and the defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Below is the full list of SA20 team owners, along with each franchise’s history and home ground.
SA20 Franchise Owners at a Glance
| Franchise | Owner | IPL Sister Team | Home Ground | SA20 Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban’s Super Giants | RPSG Group (Sanjiv Goenka) | Lucknow Super Giants | Kingsmead, Durban | 0 |
| Joburg Super Kings | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd (N. Srinivasan) | Chennai Super Kings | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | 0 |
| MI Cape Town | Reliance Industries / Indiawin Sports (Ambani Family) | Mumbai Indians | Newlands, Cape Town | 1 (2025) |
| Paarl Royals | EM Sporting Holdings, Mittal Family (Westview Cricket), Adar Poonawalla and Manoj Badale Consortium | Rajasthan Royals | Boland Park, Paarl | 0 |
| Pretoria Capitals | JSW Sports (Parth Jindal) | Delhi Capitals | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 0 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Sun TV Network (Kalanithi Maran, Kavya Maran) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 3 (2023, 2024, 2026) |
List of SA20 Teams and Their Owners
Here is a list of all six SA20 franchises along with their owners, each backed by prominent IPL teams bringing global expertise and strong cricketing influence to the league.
Durban Super Giants
Durban’s Super Giants are owned by the RPSG Group, led by Sanjiv Goenka, which also owns Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. The franchise is run through RPSG Sports.
Durban reached the final in 2024, losing to Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 89 runs at Newlands. They did not reach the playoffs in 2026. Kingsmead is their home ground.
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings are owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, with N. Srinivasan, former BCCI and ICC chairman, as the best-known figure behind the group. JSK was the first overseas franchise for CSK.
The team has made the playoffs in 2024 and 2026 but has yet to win the title. They play their home games at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town are linked to Mumbai Indians through the Ambani family’s Reliance group, and the franchise is held through Indiawin Sports. The team plays at Newlands in Cape Town, one of the most scenic venues in world cricket.
MI Cape Town won their first title in 2025, beating Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final. Their defence in 2026 went badly, and they finished at the bottom of the table, so the owners will be looking for a strong rebuild in Season 5.
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals are owned by the group behind Rajasthan Royals and play at Boland Park in Paarl. The franchise has a strong reputation for developing young South African talent alongside overseas stars.
Paarl reached the playoffs in 2024 and 2026, finishing at the Qualifier 2 stage both times, so the final has stayed just out of reach.
Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals are owned by JSW Sports, part of the JSW Group, an Indian conglomerate with interests in steel, energy, cement and sport. JSW is also involved in the ownership of the Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
The Capitals have reached the final twice (2023 and 2026) but have not won the title yet. They were coached in 2026 by Sourav Ganguly. Their home ground is SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Based in Gqeberha, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is a team owned by the Sun Group that plays at St George’s Park Cricket Ground. They are associated with the IPL’s Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sun TV Network, which also owns the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is the team’s owner.
As the most successful side in the league’s brief history, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been outstanding under captain Aiden Markram, winning the championship in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Markram is no longer a part of the team for the upcoming season and Tristan Stubbs has been appointed the captain.
SA20 Winners and Runners-Up List
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have won three of the four SA20 finals played, and they are the only team to have reached the final in every season. MI Cape Town’s 2025 win is the only time another side has lifted the trophy. Pretoria Capitals have finished runner-up twice without winning the title, while Durban’s Super Giants lost the 2024 final.
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Result | Final Venue | Winning Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals | Won by 4 wickets | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | Aiden Markram |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Durban’s Super Giants | Won by 89 runs | Newlands, Cape Town | Aiden Markram |
| 2025 | MI Cape Town | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Won by 76 runs | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | Rashid Khan |
| 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals | Won by 6 wickets | Newlands, Cape Town | Tristan Stubbs |
Season 5 starts on January 17 with a rematch of the 2026 final between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, so Pretoria get an early chance to put right their two final defeats.
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The SA20’s six franchises are all backed by IPL owners, and that mix of Indian investment and South African talent has helped the league grow quickly. Sunrisers Eastern Cape have set the standard with three titles, while MI Cape Town have shown that a defending champion can still struggle.
With Season 5 starting in January, the question is whether Pretoria, Paarl, Durban or Joburg can win a first title.
FAQs
All six SA20 teams are owned by IPL franchise owners: Sun TV Network (Sunrisers Eastern Cape), Mumbai Indians’ owners (MI Cape Town), JSW Sports (Pretoria Capitals), RPSG Group (Durban’s Super Giants), Chennai Super Kings (Joburg Super Kings) and the Rajasthan Royals group (Paarl Royals).
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with three titles (2023, 2024 and 2026) and appearances in all four finals so far.
Yes. Mumbai Indians’ owners run MI Cape Town, which won the 2025 SA20 title.
Yes. Chennai Super Kings own Joburg Super Kings (JSK), based in Johannesburg.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are owned by Sun TV Network, which also owns Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
No. All six franchises have IPL-linked ownership.
