Mitchell van Buuren

Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals on Thursday revealed a squad of 15 retained players for the 2024 edition of South Africa’s explosive T20 league - SA20.

Johannesburg Super Kings secured a nine-wicket victory over Paarl Royals in a one-sided SA20 eliminator match. The team, led by Sam Cook, Nandre Burger, and Imran Tahir, restricted the Royals to 138 runs in 18.5 overs. Cook, making his debut in SA20 cricket, claimed four crucial wickets, including those of Jos Butler, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, and Obed Mccoy.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape triumphed over Paarl Royals with a 48-run win in the SA20 clash. SEC, opting to bat, posted 148/8, driven by Jordan Hermann's 53, despite a top-order collapse. Paarl's chase crumbled, reaching only 100 due to Craig Overton and Marco Jansen's fierce bowling. This victory boosts SEC ahead of their upcoming Eliminator match.

David Miller-led Paarl Royals made history with a 100% home record at Boland Park in SA20 2025. Key contributions from Luhan-dre Pretorius and Kwena Maphaka helped them secure the record, having already qualified for the playoffs with seven wins from eight matches. Before the Royals, Joburg Super Kings had the best home run in SA20 history.

Representing MI Cape Town against the Paarl Royals, Thushara delivered a noteworthy performance, securing figures of 2 for 27 in his four overs to restrict the Royals to 162/3. Thushara showcased his expertise in the death overs during the 18th over, where he dismissed Jos Buttler and Fabian Allen off consecutive deliveries, with the one that dismissed Allen bearing a resemblance to Malinga's trademark toe-crushers.

Paarl Royals secured a five-wicket win against Durban Super Giants, reinforcing their lead in SA20 Season 3. With 20 points, they are close to clinching a playoff spot. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman starred with 2/23, restricting the Super Giants to 142/7. Rubin Hermann's 44 off 22 balls was crucial in their successful chase, reaching victory comfortably.

Paarl Royals defeated Joburg Super Kings by six wickets, chasing down 147 and topping the table. Key contributions came from bowlers Bjorn Fortuin and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Despite Jonny Bairstow's effort, JSK struggled. Royals' Fortuin highlighted the importance of experience. JSK coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged their struggles and aimed for better performance ahead.

Paarl Royals secured their third consecutive win by chasing down Joburg Super Kings' 146/6 with six wickets remaining. Bjorn Fortuin and Mujeeb Ur Rahman led the bowling attack, while David Miller and Mitchell van Buuren's partnership sealed the victory. Despite late efforts by Jonny Bairstow and Donovan Ferreira, the Super Kings fell short of a competitive score.

As the Paarl Royals gear up for the 2025 SA20 season, they aim to capture their maiden title. The team has strengthened their squad with international stars like Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root, despite Jos Buttler's absence. Under David Miller's leadership, the Royals are set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in their opening match.

MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals will clash in SA20’s Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Both teams have shown strong performances, winning seven out of ten matches each. Rashid Khan will lead MI Cape Town, while Bjorn Fortuin captains the Royals, aiming for their first final spot.

With the new SA20 season few days away, the six teams are gearing up with player arrivals, media content days, and kit reveals. MI Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings, Pretoria Capitals, Durban’s Super Giants, and Paarl Royals all started to get the squads working together, including notable names like Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape eye a third SA20 title as they face Pretoria Capitals in the Season 4 final at Newlands. With leadership narratives, contrasting campaigns and a sold-out venue, a high-stakes showdown awaits in Cape Town.

MI Cape Town makes headlines by signing Reeza Hendricks for R4.30 million in the SA20 2025 auction, marking him as the season's most expensive player. The auction concludes with all 19 roster spots filled across six teams, including strategic acquisitions like rookies. The tournament starts January 9 next year, poised for intense competition.

The SA20 franchises have finalised their updated squads ahead of Season 4, with Kane Williamson returning to Durban’s Super Giants and several teams forced into late changes due to international duties and injuries. Defending champions MI Cape Town have made a like-for-like swap, while youth and flexibility dominate squad strategies ahead of the December 26 opener.

The SA20 2025 cricket tournament is set to captivate fans with 34 matches featuring six teams. Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape aim for a third consecutive title. The event runs from January 9 to February 8, 2025, in South Africa. Matches will be broadcast in India on Star Sports 2 and available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Dewald Brevis became the costliest player in SA20 history, fetching R16.5 million from Pretoria Capitals after a fierce bidding war. Aiden Markram, a two-time SA20 champion, was acquired by Durban’s Super Giants for R14 million. Veteran Imran Tahir joined Joburg Super Kings, while notable players like Andile Phehlukwayo and Mustafizur Rahman went unsold.

International cricket stars, including Shamar Joseph and Naseem Shah, will feature in the upcoming SA20 auction with nearly 200 players vying for 13 spots across six franchises. Notable names like Martin Guptill and Reeza Hendricks headline the shortlist. The auction airs on October 1, ahead of the tournament starting January 9.

SA20 Season 4 begins on December 26 with marquee names in charge and a clear subtext ahead of the T20 World Cup. The spotlight is firmly on two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where Tristan Stubbs steps into the captaincy amid leadership change, uneven recent form and once again renewed emphasis on local talent shaping South Africa’s premier T20 competition.