SA20 Season 3 (2025)
2025 · 6 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The third season of the SA20 in 2025 saw MI Cape Town finally claim the trophy they had been building towards. The franchise — backed by the Mumbai Indians' global brand and cricket philosophy — deployed a devastating combination of world-class pace bowling (Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada) and explosive batting to sweep through the tournament. In the final at The Wanderers, Johannesburg — the iconic Bull Ring — MI Cape Town dismantled Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 76 runs. Trent Boult was virtually unplayable in the final, blowing away Eastern Cape's top order with his classic left-arm swing. Marco Jansen was named Player of the Series for his consistent match-winning contributions throughout the tournament. For Sunrisers Eastern Cape — who had won the inaugural SA20 in 2023 and 2024 — reaching a third consecutive final was a testament to their squad depth and continuity. The 2025 edition confirmed the SA20 as one of the world's premier T20 leagues — a home for South Africa's enormous local talent, fully integrated with the best international players available.
Key Highlights
- 1MI Cape Town won their first SA20 title with a dominant 76-run victory in the final
- 2Marco Jansen was Player of the Series — an exceptional all-round performance with bat and ball
- 3Trent Boult's bowling in the final was unplayable, earning him the Man of the Match award
- 4Sunrisers Eastern Cape reached a third consecutive final — their dominance of SA20 has been remarkable
- 5South Africa's domestic talent continued to shine alongside international stars from 10+ nations