The SA20 returns on December 26, 2025, bringing back South Africa’s top T20 talent for its fourth season, with the final set for January 25, 2026. The tournament opens with MI Cape Town facing Durban Super Giants at Newlands, kicking off a packed month of action.
MI Cape Town enter the new SA20 season as the early favourites after winning the 2025 title in dominant fashion. Their 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final showed how strong and balanced their squad has become.
Sunrisers, who had won the previous two titles, still look like the biggest challengers and remain one of the most consistent teams in the league. Pretoria Capitals had an up-and-down season, Paarl Royals were strong at home but shaky away, while Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants struggled for consistency.
Going into the 2025–26 season, MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape lead the odds, with MI Cape Town slightly ahead after their title win.
SA20 2025/26 Betting Odds from Dafabet
Team | Odds* (Click here to bet) |
Mi Cape Town | 2.63 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 5.50 |
Durban Super Giants | 6.75 |
Joburg Super Kings | 7.00 |
Pretoria Capitals | 7.00 |
Paarl Royals | 8.00 |
*correct at the time of publish
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What is the SA20?
The SA20 is South Africa’s leading T20 franchise league, launched in 2023 and run by Cricket South Africa. It was created to provide a stable, high-quality domestic competition after earlier attempts like the T20 Global League and Mzansi Super League failed to take off.
The tournament features six city-based teams playing a double round-robin format, with 30 league matches and a player auction system similar to the IPL. Each team builds a 17-man squad and can sign up to five players before the auction, including international stars.
The league also brings in unique rules that add strategy and excitement. Teams can earn bonus points by finishing with a strong net run rate, and captains can choose from two pre-named XIs after the toss. The top four sides progress to the playoffs, which include two qualifiers and an eliminator before the final.
Who is the favourite to win the SA20?
MI Cape Town stand out as the early favourites to win the SA20, backed by strong squad depth, match winners in key roles and the shortest odds at 2.63. Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants also look competitive thanks to balanced lineups and proven performers, but MI Cape Town’s overall strength puts them favourites for the title.
Who won the SA20 final?
MI Cape Town won the SA20 final in Johannesburg on February 8, 2025, beating Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 76 runs. MICT posted 181/8 before bowling SEC out for 105 in 18.4 overs. Trent Boult claimed Player of the Match for his brilliant 2/9, while Marco Jansen was named Player of the Series after finishing with 204 runs and 19 wickets.
SA20 Winners Year by Year
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin of Victory | Final Venue |
2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals | 4 Wickets | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Durban's Super Giants | 89 Runs | Newlands, Cape Town |
2025 | MI Cape Town | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 76 Runs | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
SA20 Season Dates & Schedule
Date & Time (IST) | Teams | Venue | Result |
Fri, Dec 26 2025, 9:00 PM IST | MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | Yet to start |
Sat, Dec 27 2025, 4:30 PM IST | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Yet to start |
Sat, Dec 27 2025, 9:00 PM IST | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | Yet to start |
Sun, Dec 28 2025, 7:00 PM IST | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | Yet to start |
Mon, Dec 29 2025, 9:00 PM IST | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Yet to start |
Tue, Dec 30 2025, 9:00 PM IST | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead, Durban | Yet to start |
Wed, Dec 31 2025, 4:30 PM IST | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Yet to start |
Wed, Dec 31 2025, 9:00 PM IST | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | Yet to start |
Thu, Jan 1 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Yet to start |
Fri, Jan 2 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 3 2026, 4:30 PM IST | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 3 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Yet to start |
Sun, Jan 4 2026, 7:00 PM IST | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | Yet to start |
Mon, Jan 5 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Yet to start |
Tue, Jan 6 2026, 9:00 PM IST | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | Yet to start |
Wed, Jan 7 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | Yet to start |
Thu, Jan 8 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Yet to start |
Fri, Jan 9 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead, Durban | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 10 2026, 4:30 PM IST | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 10 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Yet to start |
Sun, Jan 11 2026, 7:00 PM IST | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Yet to start |
Mon, Jan 12 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Yet to start |
Tue, Jan 13 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants | Boland Park, Paarl | Yet to start |
Wed, Jan 14 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Yet to start |
Thu, Jan 15 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Yet to start |
Fri, Jan 16 2026, 9:00 PM IST | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands, Cape Town | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 17 2026, 4:30 PM IST | Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | Yet to start |
Sat, Jan 17 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Yet to start |
Sun, Jan 18 2026, 7:00 PM IST | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George's Park, Gqeberha | Yet to start |
Mon, Jan 19 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park, Paarl | Yet to start |
Wed, Jan 21 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Q1 | TBC | Yet to start |
Thu, Jan 22 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Eliminator | TBC | Yet to start |
Fri, Jan 23 2026, 9:00 PM IST | Q2 | TBC | Yet to start |
Sun, Jan 25 2026, 7:00 PM IST | Final | TBC | Yet to start |
Are SA20 teams owned by IPL teams?
Yes, all six teams in the SA20 are owned by IPL franchise groups, making the South African league essentially a satellite competition of the Indian Premier League's ecosystem.
SA20 Team | Owner | Parent IPL Team | City |
MI Cape Town | Indiawin Sports Private Limited | Mumbai Indians | Cape Town |
Joburg Super Kings | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited | Chennai Super Kings | Johannesburg |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Sun TV Network Limited | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Gqeberha |
Paarl Royals | Royals Sports Group | Rajasthan Royals | Paarl |
Pretoria Capitals | JSW Sports | Delhi Capitals | Pretoria |
Durban's Super Giants | RPSG Sports Private Limited | Lucknow Super Giants | Durban |
How to watch SA20 live in India?
You can watch the SA20 live in India on JioHotstar, which holds the official digital streaming rights for the tournament. All matches will be available for free on the JioHotstar app and website.
For TV viewers, Star Sports is expected to broadcast the tournament live, offering full coverage across its sports network.