SA20 Points Table 2025:
South Africa‘s top franchise-based Twenty20 cricket competition is called SA20, or Betway SA20 for sponsorship purposes. The competition, which is run by Cricket South Africa (CSA), began in 2023 and has rapidly become well-liked by cricket fans all over the world.
A Quick Overview of SA20
- Country: South Africa
- Administrator: Cricket South Africa
- Format: Twenty20 (T20)
- First Edition: 2023
- Latest Edition: 2024
- Tournament Structure: Round-robin & Playoffs
- Number of Teams: 6
- Current Champions: Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2 titles)
- Most Runs: Heinrich Klaasen (1,008)
- Most Wickets: Marco Jansen (45)
- Official Website: https://www.sa20.co.za/
Here’s an in-depth look at the SA20 2025 points table, team performances, and key highlights.
SA20 2025 Points Table Overview
The 2025 season featured six competitive teams battling for supremacy. The final standings were as follows:
Teams | Mat | Win | Loss | NR | Points | NRR |
1. MI Cape Town | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 35 | +2.446 |
2. Paarl Royals | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 28 | -0.125 |
3. Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | -0.206 |
4. Joburg Super Kings | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 | -0.208 |
5. Pretoria Capitals | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 14 | -0.585 |
6. Durban’s Super Giants | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | -1.256 |
Prize Money in SA20
Cricket South Africa has allocated R 70 million (approx. $3.8 million USD) as prize money for the SA20 tournament. The distribution is as follows:
- Champions: R 32,500,000 (Rs 15.06 Crore Approximately)
- Runners-up: R 16,250,000
- (Rs 7.31 Crore Approximately)
This lucrative prize pool has made SA20 an attractive league for both domestic and international players.
Key Highlights from the Season
- MI The Dominance of Cape Town: MI Cape Town won the championship with a sizable net run rate lead because to their outstanding play throughout the season. They were the squad to beat because of their reliable performances.
- Strong Campaign by Paarl Royals: Despite finishing second, the Paarl Royals won seven of their ten games, showcasing their skill and tenacity. Their playoff run was distinguished by their strategic gameplay and exceptional individual performances.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Comeback: In spite of a rough start, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape came back to guarantee a postseason berth, underscoring the exciting and unexpected aspect of Twenty20 cricket.
- Close Games: There was fierce battle in the middle of the table, as the Johannesburg Super Kings only missed out on a better finish because of variances in net run rates.
Understanding the Points System
In the SA20 league, the points system is designed to reward both victories and dominant performances:
- Win: 4 points
- No Result: 2 points
- Loss: 0 points
- Bonus Point: An additional 1 point is awarded for a win with a run rate difference of 1.25 times that of the opposition.
This system encourages teams to aim for comprehensive victories, adding an extra layer of excitement to each match.
Playoff Structure
The top four teams advanced to the playoffs, structured as follows:
- Qualifier 1: 1st vs. 2nd – Winner advances directly to the final.
- Eliminator: 3rd vs. 4th – Loser is eliminated; winner moves to Qualifier 2.
- Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Eliminator – Winner advances to the final.
This format provides a second chance for the top two teams, emphasizing the importance of finishing at the top of the table.
Records and Statistics
Batting Records
Most Runs: Heinrich Klaasen – 1008 runs
Highest Individual Score: Kyle Verreynne – 116* vs MI Cape Town (2024)
Most Sixes: Heinrich Klaasen – 54
Bowling Records
Most Wickets: Marco Jansen – 45 wickets
Best Economy Rate: Rilee Rossouw – 3.00
Team Records
Highest Total: Durban’s Super Giants – 254/4 vs Pretoria Capitals (2023)
Lowest Total: Pretoria Capitals – 52 all out vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2024)
Championship History and Winners
Sunrisers Eastern Cape has dominated the league so far, winning both the 2023 and 2024 editions.
