The excitement is back as the SA20 2026 season gets ready to set South Africa alight with top-class T20 cricket. After three successful years, this will be the fourth season of the SA T20 league, bringing back thrilling matches, packed stadiums, and unforgettable performances.
Organized by Cricket South Africa, the tournament continues to grow in popularity. From world-class cricketers to loyal fans filling up the stands, this season promises a complete month of non-stop entertainment.
The SA20 2026 schedule has officially been announced. The start date is December 26, 2025, and the final is set for January 25. The action will take place across six iconic cities, featuring six competitive sides with star-studded lineups.
The excitement is back as the SA20 2026 season gets ready to set South Africa alight with top-class T20 cricket. After three successful years, this will be the fourth season of the SA T20 league, bringing back thrilling matches, packed stadiums, and unforgettable performances.
Organized by Cricket South Africa, the tournament continues to grow in popularity. From world-class cricketers to loyal fans filling up the stands, this season promises a complete month of non-stop entertainment.
The SA20 2026 schedule has officially been announced. The start date is December 26, 2025, and the final is set for January 25. The action will take place across six iconic cities, featuring six competitive sides with star-studded lineups.
In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about this tournament, from the complete schedule, players list, to the points table, and more.
SA20 2026: Overview
The fourth season of SA20 is hoping to be bigger and better than ever. You, as a cricket fan, can look forward to high-energy T20 games featuring top international players and the local brightest talents. Each match will showcase world-class cricketing action, from fiery pace bowling to explosive batting performances.
With six sides battling it out in a fast-paced double round-robin format, the road to the playoffs will be full of surprises, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s the overview of this SA20 4th season:
| Detail | Information |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Organizer | Cricket South Africa |
| Format | T20 League – Double Round Robin + Playoffs |
| Total Teams | 6 |
| Start Date | Dec 26 |
| Final Date | Jan 26 |
| Total Matches | 34 |
| Defending Champions | MI Cape Town |
| Official Sponsor | Betway |
SA20 2026 Teams & Captains
The SA T20 League continues with the same six franchises as last season. Each franchise represents a major South African city, blending local heroes with international stars.
Here’s the team list with their captains for the 2026 edition:
| Teams | Captains |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Tristan Stubbs |
| Durban Super Giants | Aiden Markram |
| Joburg Super Kings | Faf du Plessis |
| MI Cape Town | Rashid Khan |
| Paarl Royals | David Miller |
| Pretoria Capitals | Keshav Maharaj |
SA20 2026 Players List
The auction for the SA20 league 2026 took place on September 9, 2025, in Johannesburg. It has also added a fresh mix of international stars, giving the tournament a global edge and making it one of the most anticipated T20 tournaments in SA.
All franchises built strong squads with a mix of power hitters, world-class bowlers, and promising young talent in the recent auction. With international stars like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Kagiso Rabada, and Quinton de Kock, this T20 league is ready to set new benchmarks.
Below is the summary of the players list for each team in the SA20 2026 schedule:
| Teams | Squads |
| Durban Super Giants | Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Kwena Maphaka, Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Gerald Coetzee, Marques Ackerman, Devon Conway, Taijul Islam, David Wiese, David Bedingham, Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Dayyaan Galiem, Evan Jones, Gysbert Wege, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon |
| Joburg Super Kings | Faf Du Plessis (c), Donovan Ferreira, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Dan Worrall, Shubham Ranjane, Brandon King, Reece Topley, Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Neil Timmers, Rilee Rossouw, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Imran Tahir |
| MI Cape Town | Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Tristan Luus, Jason Smith, Dane Piedt, Tiaan van Buuren, Dane Lategan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jacques Snyman, Rashid Khan (c), Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, Tom Moores, Karim Janat |
| Pretoria Capitals | Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Lizaad Williams, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Wihan Lubbe, Meeka-Eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Sibonelo Makhanya |
| Paarl Royals | David Miller (c), Rubin Hermann, Bjorn Fortuin, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Gudakesh Motie, Ottneil Baartman, Delano Potgieter, Kyle Verreynne, Asa Tribe, Dan Lawrence, Eshan Malinga, Vishen Halambage, Keagen Lion-Cachet, Hardus Viljoen, Jacob Johannes Basson, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Senuran Muthusamy, Patrick Kruger, Lutho Sipamla, Jordan Hermann, James Coles, Chris Wood, Lewis Gregory, Mitchell van Buuren, Beyers Swanepoel, CJ King, JP King |
With a new season ahead, all six franchises will be eager to make their mark and start fresh, as the competition promises to be more open and harder than ever.
SA20 Venue 2026
The ground selection for the SA20 league 2026 remains the same as last year. All six franchises will play their home games in iconic stadiums, each known for its electric crowd atmosphere and top-notch facilities. Here are the chosen grounds for this season:
| Home Ground | Capacity | City |
| St George’s Park | 19,000 | Gqeberha |
| Boland Park | 10,000 | Paarl |
| Kingsmead | 25,000 | Durban |
| Wanderers Stadium | 34,000 | Johannesburg |
| Newlands | 25,000 | Cape Town |
| SuperSport Park | 22,000 | Centurion |
Each stadium will play host to a thrilling T20 schedule, giving fans a chance to cheer for their home sides.
SA20 2026 Fixtures
The fixture for this edition follows a double round-robin format. Each team plays every other team twice, once at home and once away, leading to 30 league games, followed by four playoff fixtures (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final).
From the first match to the last, each game will surely be worth watching.
Below is the official SA20 2026 time table with match timings (IST):
| Date | Match List | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Dec 26 | MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | 9:00 PM |
| Dec 27 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 4:30 PM |
| Dec 27 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | 9:00 PM |
| Dec 28 | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 29 | Sunrisers EC vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 9:00 PM |
| Dec 30 | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg SK | Kingsmead, Durban | 9:00 PM |
| Dec 31 | Sunrisers EC vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 4:30 PM |
| Dec 31 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 01 | Joburg SK vs Durban Super Giants | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 02 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 03 | Joburg SK vs Sunrisers EC | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 4:30 PM |
| Jan 03 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban SG | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 04 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 05 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers EC | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 06 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 07 | Durban SG vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 08 | Joburg SK vs Paarl Royals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 09 | Durban SG vs Sunrisers EC | Kingsmead, Durban | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 10 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | 4:30 PM |
| Jan 10 | Joburg SK vs MI Cape Town | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 11 | Sunrisers EC vs Durban SG | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 12 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 13 | Paarl Royals vs Durban SG | Boland Park, Paarl | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 14 | Sunrisers EC vs Joburg SK | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 15 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 16 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers EC | Newlands, Cape Town | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 17 | Durban SG vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | 4:30 PM |
| Jan 17 | Joburg SK vs Pretoria Capitals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 18 | Sunrisers EC vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 19 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg SK | Boland Park, Paarl | 9:00 PM |
Time Table
Knockout Stage Fixtures
Once the initial stage ends, the top four teams advance to the playoffs. The Qualifier 1 winner goes directly to the final, while the loser gets another chance in Qualifier 2.
| Jan 21 | Qualifier 1 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 22 | Eliminator (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 23 | Qualifier 2 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 9:00 PM |
| Jan 25 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 7:00 PM |
The last game is expected to be held at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, one of the most iconic cricket grounds in South Africa.
SA20 Points Table 2026
The points distribution table helps fans track team standings after every match. The points Table will be updated daily as the league progresses.
The points system follows a standard T20 league format:
- Win = 2 Points
- No Result = 1 Point
- Loss = 0 Points
Let’s check how each team is performing right now:
| Pos. | Teams | Matches | Won | Loss | Ties | (N/R) | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Durban’s Super Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Paarl Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Joburg Super Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Pretoria Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MI Cape Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SA20 Schedule 2026 PDF Download
Fans can now access the full SA20 2026 schedule in PDF format for easy reference. The PDF version includes details such as the schedule, team list, match timings, and more, making it simple to follow your favorite sides throughout the tournament.
Overall, the SA20 2026 season is all set to deliver a thrilling mix of skill, drama, and excitement. With a packed schedule, star-studded squad, beautiful grounds, and a packed fixture, cricket fans around the country and beyond are in for a treat.
From the electrifying first match to the last, every moment will celebrate the true spirit of T20 cricket. This tournament continues to boost SA’s status in global cricket.
So, mark your calendars, because the countdown to SA20 2026 has officially begun!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When does SA20 2026 start?
A. The start date of the 2026 edition’s schedule is December 26, 2025.
Q2. Where will the final of SA20 2026 be played?
A. It is expected to be held at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on January 25.
Q3. How many teams are competing in SA20 2026?
A. There are six sides: MI Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban Super Giants, Paarl Royals, Joburg Super Kings, and Pretoria Capitals.
Q4. How can I get the full schedule of the SA20?
A. You can easily access the complete schedule from this website.
Q5. Who will win the SA20 League 2026?
A. Time will tell us but MI Cape Town still have very good chances to win.
