SA20 — Betway SA20
Sunrisers Eastern Capewon SA20 2026 — their third title in four editions. South Africa's premier IPL-backed T20 league returns each December and January.
About SA20
The SA20(officially Betway SA20) is South Africa's premier T20 franchise cricket league, launched in January 2023. A landmark initiative by Cricket South Africa, SA20 was built on a foundation of IPL ownership — all six franchises are backed by Indian Premier League franchise groups, bringing world-class management, marketing and recruitment infrastructure to South African cricket.
The league runs in the December–January window, perfectly placed in the South African summer and the global cricket calendar. Six franchises — Sunrisers Eastern Cape, MI Cape Town, Joburg Super Kings, Durban Super Giants, Paarl Royals, and Pretoria Capitals — play a double round-robin group stage followed by playoffs, culminating in a final held at one of South Africa's iconic grounds.
Sunrisers Eastern Capehave been the league's dominant force, winning three of the four editions (2023, 2024, and 2026). MI Cape Town, backed by Mumbai Indians, broke the Eastern Cape's run with their 2025 triumph — a victory that showed the league's growing competitive depth. SA20 has attracted global stars including Pat Cummins, David Miller, Rashid Khan, and Aiden Markram, making it one of the most talent-rich T20 leagues outside the IPL.
SA20 Teams 2026
6 FranchisesSunrisers Eastern Cape
IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad
SA20's most successful franchise — three-time champions (2023, 2024, 2026). Backed by the SUN Group and aligned with Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Eastern Cape outfit combines South Africa's depth of talent with IPL-grade planning.
MI Cape Town
IPL: Mumbai Indians
2025 SA20 champions, backed by Mumbai Indians and Reliance Industries. Playing at the iconic Newlands, MI Cape Town bring the Mumbai blueprint — aggressive batting, skilled spinners — to the southernmost tip of Africa.
Joburg Super Kings
IPL: Chennai Super Kings
CSK's South African franchise, playing at the famous Wanderers — the 'Bullring'. The yellow jersey draws CSK fans across the globe. Still chasing their first SA20 crown.
Durban Super Giants
IPL: Lucknow Super Giants
RPSG Group's Durban franchise, affiliated with Lucknow Super Giants. Playing at Kingsmead, the Super Giants blend local South African power hitters with international T20 stars.
Paarl Royals
IPL: Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals' SA franchise, playing at Boland Park in the Cape Winelands. The Royals brand — known for finding hidden gems and backing youth — translates perfectly to South African cricket's deep talent pool.
Pretoria Capitals
IPL: Delhi Capitals
JSW Sports' Delhi Capitals franchise, based at SuperSport Park in Centurion. SuperSport Park has hosted 4 of SA20's centuries — a batter's ground with pace-friendly conditions making for spectacular T20 cricket.
SA20 Champions — All Editions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals |
| 2025 | MI Cape Town | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Joburg Super Kings |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Paarl Royals |
Tournament Format
League Stage
- • 6 teams in a double round-robin
- • Each team plays every other team twice
- • 30 league matches total
- • Top 4 qualify for playoffs
Playoffs
- • Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd (winner to final)
- • Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th (loser out)
- • Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Elim winner
- • Final: Q1 winner vs Q2 winner
Venues: Newlands (Cape Town) · Wanderers (Johannesburg) · Kingsmead (Durban) · St George's Park (Port Elizabeth) · Boland Park (Paarl) · SuperSport Park (Centurion)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won SA20 the most times?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the most successful SA20 franchise with three titles (2023, 2024, 2026). MI Cape Town won the 2025 edition.
When is SA20 played?
SA20 runs in December and January each year. The 2025-26 season ran from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026.
Which IPL teams own SA20 franchises?
All six SA20 franchises are owned by IPL franchise groups: Mumbai Indians (MI Cape Town), Chennai Super Kings (Joburg Super Kings), Sunrisers Hyderabad (Sunrisers Eastern Cape), Lucknow Super Giants (Durban Super Giants), Rajasthan Royals (Paarl Royals), and Delhi Capitals (Pretoria Capitals).
How many teams play in SA20?
SA20 has six teams competing in a double round-robin league stage (30 matches) followed by Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final — 34 matches in total.
Where can I watch SA20?
SA20 is broadcast on SuperSport in South Africa, Sky Sports in the UK, and streaming platforms with cricket rights in your region.
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SA20 — South Africa's Premier T20 League
The SA20 is South Africa's premier T20 franchise competition, launched in January 2023 and backed by the IPL. Six franchises — Cape Town Blitz, Durban's Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, and Pretoria Capitals — compete across a double round-robin league stage followed by semi-finals and a final. The tournament is held in January and February at South Africa's major cricket venues, capitalising on the South African summer and the northern hemisphere off-season.
The SA20 was created to give South African domestic cricket a revenue stream comparable to the IPL and to provide a platform for the next generation of South African players alongside the world's best T20 talent. The ownership model ties each SA20 franchise to an IPL parent — Joburg Super Kings to Chennai Super Kings, MI Cape Town to Mumbai Indians — bringing significant investment and branding power. Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the inaugural SA20 title in 2023 and defended it in 2024, before Paarl Royals won the 2025 edition and MI Cape Town claimed the 2026 title. The SA20 has proved a successful blueprint for franchise cricket in a market that had struggled to sustain previous domestic T20 competitions.
South Africa's World Test Championship 2025 title has given the SA20 an additional boost in profile. Players like Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, and Marco Jansen bring genuine international star power, and the competition's overlap with the Australian BBL has been managed via player availability windows. For results and standings see the series archive.