SA20 — Betway SA20
South Africa's premier T20 cricket league. Six IPL-franchise-backed teams compete across the Rainbow Nation every December and January.
SA20 Teams 2026
Sunrisers 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. Aiden Markram has been their talisman since day one.
🏟 St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
MI Cape Town
IPL: Mumbai Indians
2025 SA20 champions, backed by Mumbai Indians and Reliance Industries. Playing at the iconic Newlands in front of a passionate Cape Town crowd, MI Cape Town bring the Mumbai blueprint — aggressive batting, skilled spinners — to the southernmost tip of Africa.
🏟 Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
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. Joburg Super Kings have been strong semi-final contenders but are still chasing their first SA20 crown.
🏟 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Durban Super Giants
IPL: Lucknow Super Giants
RPSG Group's Durban franchise, affiliated with Lucknow Super Giants. Playing at Kingsmead in front of Durban's cricket-mad crowds, the Super Giants blend local South African power hitters with international T20 stars.
🏟 Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
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.
🏟 Boland Park, Paarl
Pretoria Capitals
IPL: Delhi Capitals
JSW Sports' Delhi Capitals franchise, based at SuperSport Park in Centurion. SuperSport Park has hosted 4 of SA20's 7 centuries — a batter's ground with historically pace-friendly conditions making for spectacular T20 cricket.
🏟 SuperSport Park, Centurion
SA20 Champions History
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| 2025 | MI Cape Town |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
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: Losers 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)
SA20 — 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. Check GeoCric's /watch page for a full broadcaster list.
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