SA20 Squads 2025

Jatin∙ Updated: Jan 9 2025, 7:30 PM

SA20 Squads 2025 [Source: @JunaidKhanation/x.com]SA20 Squads 2025 [Source: @JunaidKhanation/x.com]

The SA20 League 2025 is back, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better! Teams are stacked with talent, from young guns looking to make their mark to seasoned pros who know how to win big games. This year’s squads are a perfect mix of local stars and international powerhouses, and they’re ready to give fans some unforgettable cricket.

With six teams aiming to bag the coveted title, every squad has been built to cover all bases. From the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape chasing a historic hat-trick to teams like MI Cape Town and Joburg Super Kings aiming to steal the show, it’s all set to be a cricketing carnival.

Let’s take a look at the full SA20 2025 squads for this season and see what each team brings to the table:

SA 20 2025 Squads

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squad

Category
Players
BattersDavid Bedingham, Zak Crawley, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs
All-RoundersTom Abell, Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Aiden Markram (c), Craig Overton, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel
BowlersOttneil Baartman, Simon Harmer, Caleb Seleka, Roelof van der Merwe


Joburg Super Kings Squad

Category
Players
BattersJonny Bairstow (wk), Devon Conway (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Leus du Plooy, Sibonelo Makhanya
All-RoundersMoeen Ali, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese
BowlersNandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Maheesh Theekshana, Lizaad Williams


MI Cape Town Squad

Category
Players
BattersChris Benjamin (wk), Connor Esterhuizen, Delano Potgieter, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Sediqullah Atal
All-RoundersAzmatullah Omarzai, Dewald Brevis, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c)
BowlersTrent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara


Durban’s Super Giants Squad

Category
Players
BattersMatthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Jason Smith, Kane Williamson
All-RoundersWiaan Mulder, Bryce Parsons, Dwaine Pretorius, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Prenelan Subrayen, Chris Woakes
BowlersJunior Dala, Keshav Maharaj (c), Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad



Paarl Royals Squad

Category
Players
BattersSam Hain, Dinesh Karthik (wk), David Miller (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Joe Root, Mitchell Van Buuren
All-RoundersJacob Bethell, Codi Yusuf, Dayyaan Galiem, Andile Phehlukwayo
BowlersBjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi, John Turner, Keith Dudgeon


Pretoria Capitals Squad

Category
Players
BattersRahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Will Smeed, Steve Stolk, Kyle Verreynne (wk)
All-RoundersWill Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, James Neesham, Tiaan van Vuuren
BowlersEathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Migael Pretorius


SA20 Squads 2025: FAQs

Q.1. What is the auction for the SA20 2025?

Answer: The SA20 2025 Auction was held on October 1, 2024, in Cape Town. A total of 188 players from around the world were in the pool, but only 13 slots were available for the six teams to finalize their squads for the third season of South Africa's premier T20 league.

Q.2. How many teams are in SA20?

Answer: The SA20 League features six teams: Sunrisers Eastern Cape, MI Cape Town, Joburg Super Kings, Paarl Royals, Durban’s Super Giants, and Pretoria Capitals.

Q.3. Who are the players in the SA20 2025?

Answer: The SA20 2025 squads include international stars and local talents. Players like Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Faf du Plessis, and Dinesh Karthik are some of the key names participating this season. Each team has a carefully selected squad of batters, all-rounders, and bowlers.

Q.4. Is SA20 owned by IPL?

Answer: While SA20 is not directly owned by the IPL, all six franchises are owned by IPL team owners. This connection has helped the league gain global attention and significant investments.

Q.5. Can Indian players play in SA20?

Answer: Indian players generally cannot play in overseas leagues due to BCCI regulations. However, Dinesh Karthik became the first Indian cricketer to participate in SA20 after signing with the Paarl Royals for the 2025 season.