SA20 Teams and Franchises Explained
Meet all six SA20 teams — the South Africa T20 league's franchises, their ownership, home grounds, and key players.
The SA20 League
South Africa's SA20 franchise T20 league launched in January 2023 and quickly established itself as one of cricket's most competitive and well-produced leagues. All six franchises have ownership ties to IPL teams, bringing significant investment, global player networks, and production values.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Owned by SunrisersHyderabad's parent entity, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape play at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). They won the inaugural SA20 title in 2023 with a dominant final performance, featuring Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, and Marco Jansen.
Paarl Royals
Owned by Rajasthan Royals, the Paarl Royals play at Boland Park in Paarl and wear the Royals' distinctive pink. Their Cape Winelands location gives them a unique identity among SA20 teams. They have competitive squads drawing on Rajasthan Royals' IPL expertise.
MI Cape Town
Owned by Mumbai Indians, MI Cape Town play at Six Gun Grill Newlands in Cape Town — one of cricket's most scenic and atmospheric grounds. Their connection to the MI brand brings Rohit Sharma-era squad management philosophy and aggressive batting-first identity.
Joburg Super Kings and Durban's Super Giants
Joburg Super Kings (CSK-owned, yellow-clad) play at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Durban's Super Giants are backed by Lucknow Super Giants ownership and play at Kingsmead in Durban — a coastal ground famous for early humidity and swing bowling conditions.
Pretoria Capitals
Delhi Capitals-owned Pretoria Capitals play at SuperSport Park in Centurion — famous for its fast, bouncy pitch and Proteas Test history. The Capitals wear blue and bring Delhi's T20 playing philosophy to South African conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are all SA20 teams linked to IPL franchises?
Yes. All six SA20 teams are owned by or closely affiliated with an IPL franchise — a unique feature that distinguishes SA20 from most other T20 leagues and brings substantial investment and expertise to the competition.
Who won the first SA20?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the inaugural SA20 in 2023.
When does the SA20 season run?
SA20 takes place each January-February, aligned with the South African summer and the gap in the IPL calendar.