The SA20 2025-26 season marks the fourth edition of South Africa‘s premier T20 league, and it promises another high-octane summer of franchise cricket. Scheduled to run from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, the tournament will once again feature six franchises, all backed by IPL parent groups, competing in a double round-robin format followed by the playoffs.
This season carries extra intrigue as MI Cape Town begin their title defence after ending Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s two-year dominance last year. With star-studded squads, experienced international captains, and exciting young South African talent, 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, capable of turning games on their own. Rashid Khan remains MI Cape Town’s trump card with his match-winning leg-spin and handy late-order hitting, while Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen add explosive firepower to Durban’s Super Giants. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will once again bank on pace duo Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen, while David Miller leads Paarl Royals with his proven finishing pedigree.
For Pretoria Capitals, the spotlight will be firmly on Andre Russell and young sensation Dewald Brevis, both capable of producing game-changing moments. Together, these stars ensure SA20 2026 delivers elite-quality cricket from start to finish.
Full squads and captains of each team in SA20 2026
Durban’s Super Giants
Captain: Aiden Markram
Squad: Noor Ahmad, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Eathan Bosch, Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Dayyaan Galiem, Evan Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Kwena Maphaka, Sunil Narine, Andile Simelane, Gysbert Wege, David Wiese, Kane Williamson
Overview: Durban boast one of the most balanced squads in the league, combining elite international batters with proven all-rounders and a formidable spin attack.
Joburg Super Kings
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Squad: Jarren Bacher, Nandre Burger, Matthew de Villiers, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Richard Gleeson, Akeal Hosein, Duan Jansen, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Rilee Rossouw, Janco Smit, Steve Stolk, Prenelan Subrayen, Imran Tahir, Neil Timmers, Reece Topley, James Vince, Dan Worrall
Overview: Led by the ever-reliable du Plessis, the Super Kings lean heavily on experience, particularly in their bowling unit and middle order.
MI Cape Town
Captain: Rashid Khan
Squad: Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Reeza Hendricks, Karim Janat, Thomas Kaber, Dan Lategan, George Linde, Tristan Luus, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Rassie van der Dussen, Tiaan van Vuuren
Overview: The defending champions are stacked once again, with world-class bowlers and explosive batting depth making them strong title contenders.
Paarl Royals
Captain: David Miller
Squad: Ottneil Baartman, Okhule Cele, Bjorn Fortuin, Vishen Halambage, Rubin Hermann, Daniel Lawrence, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Eshan Malinga, Nqobani Mokoena, Gudakesh Motie, Nqaba Peter, Delano Potgieter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rew, Asa Tribe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen
Overview: Paarl Royals have opted for versatility, with multiple spin options and all-rounders capable of adapting to different match situations.
Pretoria Capitals
Captain: Keshav Maharaj
Squad: Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Keith Dudgeon, Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Smeed, Daniel Smith, Lizaad Williams, Codi Yusuf
Overview: Pretoria Capitals bring serious firepower, with match-winners like Russell and Brevis complemented by a strong pace and spin mix.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Captain: Tristan Stubbs
Squad: Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, James Coles, Quinton de Kock, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Lewis Gregory, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, CJ King, JP King, Patrick Kruger, Adam Milne, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Taridu Rathnayake, Lutho Sipamla, Beyers Swanepoel, Mitchell van Buuren, Chris Wood
Overview: Former champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape remain a formidable outfit, blending explosive batting with one of the most intimidating fast-bowling attacks in the league.
