The 2024 season saw the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) win the title, defeating the Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) in the final. The Paarl Royals (PR) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) made the playoffs, while the Pretoria Capitals (PC) and MI Cape Town (MICT) finished fifth and sixth, respectively.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) – 2024 Champions
The Sunrisers were the dominant champions, finishing first in the league stage and crushing Durban’s Super Giants in the final by 89 runs to secure back-to-back titles. Their strength lay in their potent bowling attack (led by Marco Jansen and Ottniel Baartman) and their high-impact middle order (Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram).
Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) – 2024 Runners-up
DSG had their best season yet, finishing a close second in the league thanks to the explosive batting of Heinrich Klaasen (the tournament’s Player of the Tournament) and Matthew Breetzke. Despite their consistent power hitting, they stumbled in the final against SEC, losing by a significant margin.
Paarl Royals (PR) – Playoff Qualifier
The Royals were solid, finishing third and securing a playoff spot. Their campaign was anchored by the consistent scoring of Jos Buttler (408 runs) and the stability provided by captain David Miller. However, a late-season dip in form and a heavy loss to Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator ended their run.
Joburg Super Kings (JSK) – Playoff Qualifier
JSK had an inconsistent season, winning just three of their 10 league matches but managing to sneak into the final playoff spot (4th) due to a higher number of No Results (2) and a strong finish. Leus du Plooy was their top run-scorer. Their campaign ended in Qualifier 2 with a heavy 69-run loss to Durban’s Super Giants.
Pretoria Capitals (PC) – 5th Place
After finishing as runners-up in Season 1, the Capitals had a disappointing Season 2, finishing 5th and missing the playoffs. They struggled for batting consistency, often posting low totals, and suffered from the inconsistent form of key players like Rilee Rossouw. They only managed three wins across the tournament.
MI Cape Town (MICT) – Last Place (6th)
MI Cape Town finished at the bottom of the table (6th) for the second straight season. Despite having the tournament’s top run-scorer, Ryan Rickelton (530 runs), their star-studded line-up failed to click as a unit. They struggled to defend totals and finished with the worst win-loss record (3 wins, 7 losses).
The Final Verdict: Anticipation for SA20 2025
The battle lines are drawn!
The SA20 has firmly established itself as South Africa’s most electric cricket carnival. Last Season delivered a masterclass in clinical cricket by the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, unmatched power hitting from Heinrich Klaasen, and the heartbreaking struggles of star-studded teams like MI Cape Town and the Pretoria Capitals.
But the past is history. With a new season approaching, every team is starting on equal footing, hungry for the trophy and the glory. Will the champs make it a three-peat? Will the Super Giants finally clear the final hurdle? Will an underdog rise from the lower ranks to seize the crown?
The stage is set for a monumental showdown in the SA20 2025.
Now, it’s your turn to make the call. Cast your votes across all the polls above, rate the contenders, judge the struggles, and crown your favourite team! Let the world know which corner of South Africa you are backing for glory!