CSA’s SA20 T20 League – Can it be a game changer for South Africa?

September 20, 2022

Yes, you are right. It is SA20, Not the SA T20 nor the South Africa T20.

The maiden auction of the SA20 T20 league took place with players from all over the globe going under the hammer after the very hard work of Cricket South Africa(CSA).

CSA’s SA20 T20 League Announcement

In the SA20 T20, which is scheduled to be held in January-February next year, IPL franchises have ensured that they get their bases covered for the inaugural edition of the SAT20 league.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) floated the idea of the Global T20 League 5 years ago, it drew investors from across the globe. The proposed tournament saw several franchises from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) owning their teams, but in the end, the league never really took off.

A few years later in 2018, CSA launched the Mzansi Super League, but it failed to create the buzz that a T20 league normally does. But putting aside the apprehensions, the CSA gets ready with the auction of its SAT20 league on Monday, Sep. 19, with top investors from India – who all own IPL franchises – owning the teams. That’s why everyone calls it mini-IPL.

Are you ready for CSA’s SA20 T20 League?

Know About all Teams in SA20 T20 League:

The Reliance Industries-owned Mumbai Indians, which remains one of the most successful franchises in the IPL, has fielded its team – MI Cape Town – in the tournament, with Simon Katich being the head coach and Hashim Amla joining as the batting coach. 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the favourite franchises in the IPL, has acquired the Johannesburg Super Kings in the South African league. 

Rajasthan Royals, which already owns teams in the IPL and Caribbean Premier League, has acquired the Paarl Royals franchise. David Miller will be leading the team.

The other two teams Pretoria Capitals (owned by the promoters of Delhi Capitals) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (owned by Sunrisers Hyderabad) have also got their bases covered.

The old Rising Super Giant Pune’s owner, RPG – Sanjiv Goenka has acquired Durban Super Giants.

Most Expensive Buys from the SA20 T20 League Auction:

Top Buys of CSA’s SA20 T20 League

Tristan Stubbs – R 9.2 million (INR 4.1 crore) – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Rilee Rossouw – R 6.9 million (INR 3.1 crore) – Pretoria Capitals

Marco Jansen – R 6.1 million (INR 2.74 crore) – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Wayne Parnell – R 5.6 million (INR 2.52 crore) – Pretoria Capitals

Donavon Ferreira – R 5.5 million (INR 2.475 crore) – Jo’burg Super Kings

Sisanda Magala – R 5.4 M – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Heinrich Klaasen – R 4.5 M – Durban Super Giants

Reeza Hendricks – R 4.5M – Jo’burg Super Kings

Tabraiz Shamsi – R 4.3 M – Paarl Royals

Rassie vd Dussen – R 3.9M – MI Cape Town

George Linge – R 3.9M – MI Cape Town

Duan Jansen – R 3.3M – MI Cape Town

Janeman Malan – R 2.7M – Jo’burg Super Kings

Keshav Maharaj – R 2.5M Durban Super Giants

Adil Rashid – R 2.4M – Pretoria Capitals

Alzarri Joseph – Joburg Super Kings – R 2.1M – Jo’burg Super Kings

Harry Brook – Joburg Super Kings – R 2.1M – Jo’burg Super Kings

Phil Salt – R 2M – Pretoria Capitals

Jason Roy – R 1.5M – Paarl Royals

All Teams of SA20 T20 League:

Paarl Royals: David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Imraan Manack, Evan Jones, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell van Buuren, Eoin Morgan, Codi Yusuf

Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Christiaan Jonker, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer

Jo’burg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Lizaad Williams, Donavon Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Malusi Siboto, Caleb Seleka

MI Cape Town: Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Delano Potgieter, Grant Roelofsen, Wesley Marshall, Olly Stone, Waqar Salamkheil, Ziyaad Abharams, Odean Smith

Pretoria Capitals: Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell, Josh Little, Shaun von Berg, Adil Rashid, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, Marco Marais, Phil Salt, Kusal Mendis, Daryn Dupavillon, Jimmy Neesham, Eathan Bosch, Shane Dadswell

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Junaid Dawood, Mason Crane, JJ Smuts, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Roelof van der Merwe, Marques Ackerman, James Fuller, Tom Abell, Aya Gqamane, Sarel Erwee, Brydon Carse

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