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Time Out
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time Out
Cape Town, are you ready for SA20?
Cape Town might be firmly in the grip of winter, but the first hint of summer has arrived with the unveiling of the fixture list for the fourth season of the Betway SA20 tournament. Betway SA20 is South Africa's premier 20-over cricket league, featuring six all-star teams competing for the title. In 2025, MI Cape Town (whoop whoop!) emerged victorious over Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and this year, we're betting that our local boys will bring the goods to hold on to the trophy. But whoever takes the title, the real winners are the thousands of fans who are in for a treat. And there's good news for local cricket lovers, with at least 10 of the 34 games set to be played at Cape Town or Boland Stadium. And while the cricket is electric, the event itself is always a blast, with action on the pitch and plenty of entertainment beyond the boundaries. Think live DJs spinning tunes, fireworks for when the wickets fall, and the chance to win big by taking a one-handed catch. "Season 4 of Betway SA20 will be unique," League Commissioner Graeme Smith said. "We've carefully planned the fixtures to make the most of the festive season and school holidays, we want SA20 to be part of the holiday season festivities in our once-off window for this year. Season four of the Betway SA20 tournament begins a little earlier than last year, with defending champions MI Cape Town hosting Durban's Super Giants for a festive event at Newlands on Boxing Day, Friday 26 December 2025. The very next day, Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off at Boland Park in Paarl in what promises to be a thrilling clash. But, we're not done! Settle in for a pre-New Year's celebration at Newlands as MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals take to the pitch at 5.30pm on New Year's Eve, 31 December. You'll then have one day to recover before a rocking 'Tweede Nuwe Jaar' rolls into Boland Park for an all-Cape derby between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town on 2 January 2026. All eyes are then on the finals, which will take place on January 25. Venues for the Final and the Playoffs will be confirmed at a later date. And don't forget: if you want access to cheaper prices and the best seats before tickets go on sale to the general public, register for the Season 4 pre-sale over here. Tickets to all Group Stage matches as well as the Playoffs and Final will be available during the pre-sale window, which will open on September 17 and close on October 9.
India.com
24-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Good news for Nita Ambani, star player from Sanjiv Goenka's LSG will...
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the good news for Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani linked to a star player from Sanjiv Goenka's team. Nita Ambani is owner of MI Cape Town team in the SA20 league in South Africa. She also owns the Mumbai Indians team in IPL. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sanjiv Goenka owns the Durban Super Gianst team in SA20 league and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Nicholas Pooran was retained for Rs 21 crore by Sanjiv Goenka's LSG ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Nicholas Pooran will play for Nita Ambani's MI Cape Town team now. He already plays for MI New York in MLC league. Pooran played for Durban Super Giants in SA20 2023-24 season. Rashid Khan will continue to play for MI Cape Town team in SA20. Rashid turns out for Gujarat Titans in IPL. Nita Ambani's MI Cape Town have also signed up Trent Boult for SA20 2025-26 season. Mumbai Indians bought Boult for Rs 12.5 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year. SA players Ryan Rickleton, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch will also play for Nita Ambani's MI Cape Town in the SA20 league this year. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) MI Cape Town are the defending champions in SA20 league. They had beaten Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 final last season.
The Citizen
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Franchises confirm 30 players for fourth season of SA20 league
The remaining 84 slots in the respective squads will be confirmed at the player auction in Johannesburg on 9 September. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been announced as a wildcard pick by defending champions MI Cape Town for next season's SA20 league. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images A total of 24 players have either been retained or pre-signed contracts with SA20 teams, while all six wildcard players have also been announced, ahead of next season's fourth edition of the popular T20 league. Each of the six franchises were permitted a maximum of six retained or pre-signed players, comprising a maximum of three South African and three overseas players, during the player retention window which closed last week. In addition, each franchise was allowed a wildcard pick, which could be any player who was part of the team's squad in season three. The list of 30 players, which were released on Wednesday, included 17 foreigners and 13 South Africans. Upcoming auction The remaining 84 slots in the respective squads were set to be confirmed at the player auction in Johannesburg on 9 September, where the franchises had a collective maximum purse of R131 million they could still spend on compiling their squads. Notable South African players available to be picked up at the auction include Proteas World Test Championship final heroes Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj, along with top young talent Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka. T20 specialists Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are also available. 'When the league first drafted its regulations in season one, we always saw this forthcoming season as an opportunity for a strategic reset, and this is exactly where we envisioned being,' said SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith. 'There's now a strong balance between pre-signed and retained international and Proteas players, alongside a significant purse available for the auction. 'After three seasons, the franchises have developed a good understanding of the South Africa cricket ecosystem and adopted a distinct strategy which sets the stage for the most exciting auction yet.' The 2025/26 SA20 league will be held between 26 December and 26 January, shortly ahead of the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February. Signed players and remaining salary caps Durban's Super Giants (R29.5 million): Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (wildcard) Joburg Super Kings (R21.5 million): Faf Du Plessis, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (wildcard) MI Cape Town (R11.5 million): Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (wildcard) Paarl Royals (R14.5 million): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (wildcard) Pretoria Capitals (R32.5 million): Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell (Wildcard) Sunrisers Eastern Cape (R21,5 million): Tristan Stubbs, Allah Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (wildcard)
IOL News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram decides to throw his name into lucrative SA20 auction
Captain Aiden Markram could not inspire the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a third SA20 championship after they lost to the MI Cape Town on Saturday at the Wanderers. Photo: Sportzpics Two-time SA20 winning captain Aiden Markram will go under the hammer in the upcoming SA20 auction after the Sunrisers Eastern Cape announced their list of retentions, wildcards and pre-signings, which does not include Markram. Markram led the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) to three consecutive SA20 finals, winning the first two editions before going down to MI Cape Town in the previous edition of the competition. The 30-year-old heads into the auction with the chance to play for a different franchise in the fourth edition of the tournament after his heroics for the 'Orange Army'. However, with the SA20 having introduced the Right to Match strategy this season, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape could retain the Proteas T20I captain by matching the winning bid.
News18
23-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
MI Cape Town Announces Retained Players Ahead of New SA20 Season
Last Updated: MI Cape Town, 2025 SA20 champions, retained six key players for 2026: Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, and Trent Boult. Fresh off their historic maiden SA20 championship triumph in 2025, MI Cape Town has revealed its list of retained players, preserving a strong blend of local and international talent as the team prepares to defend its crown in the 2026 season. Six Key Players Retained The franchise has retained a total of six players—four domestic and two international—each of whom played a vital role in MI Cape Town's 2025 success. Their performances were significant not only in the SA20 league but also across the broader Mumbai Indians global cricket network. South African Core Remains Strong Among the local contingent, Ryan Rickelton and George Linde will continue their journey with the franchise into a fourth consecutive season. Corbin Bosch, who was added to the squad last season, also returns after making a notable impact. Joining them is star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who has been secured as MI Cape Town's wildcard player, further strengthening the South African core. Leading the overseas lineup is Rashid Khan, the captain who steered MI Cape Town to their 2025 SA20 title. He will be joined once again by veteran left-arm pacer Trent Boult. The pair were instrumental in delivering the team's maiden championship and will look to replicate their success in the upcoming campaign. Also joining the international roster is West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran, who has been pre-signed and is set to make his debut for the franchise in 2026. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
