Welcome to the ultimate captaincy battleground! As the Betway SA20 charges into its next season, all eyes are on the six leaders steering their franchises toward T20 glory. From the veteran smarts of Faf du Plessis and David Miller to the rising, aggressive leadership of new champion Tristan Stubbs and the tactical return of superstar Rashid Khan, every skipper brings a unique blend of skill and strategy. Vote now to crown the SA20’s most influential player-captain heading into the new season!
Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) – Captain: Aiden Markram
Solid with the bat and handy with the ball. As the outgoing SEC captain, he continued to be a crucial middle-order batsman and contributed with economical off-spin.
Joburg Super Kings (JSK) – Captain: Faf du Plessis
Struggled for consistent form compared to previous years. While he hit a match-winning fifty in a rain-affected game, his overall season runs were lower, although he remains a veteran leader.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) – Captain: Tristan Stubbs
Explosive and highly successful season as a finisher. Was the top run-scorer for the team and played a key role in their title defense with a very high strike rate and average.
MI Cape Town (MICT) – Captain: Rashid Khan
Did not play in the 2024 tournament due to a back injury. (He was ruled out). His captaincy and bowling performance will be based on Season 1, where he was highly economical and took wickets.
Pretoria Capitals (PC) – Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Below-par season with the bat. His strike rate was significantly low for a power-hitter, and he was the team’s third-highest run-scorer in a disappointing campaign for the franchise.
Paarl Royals (PR) – Captain: David Miller
Anchored the middle order effectively. Provided stability and finished games, scoring a crucial match-winning 75* against Pretoria Capitals early in the tournament.
From Stubbs’ staggering strike rate to Rossouw’s tough campaign, the numbers tell an undeniable story. Captains aren’t just strategists; they’re the ultimate performers under pressure. Now that you’ve seen the hard data on their on-field output, the final call is yours. Miller steadied the ship, Markram was the all-round glue, and Du Plessis fought hard.