The SA20 2025-26 season is set to begin on December 26, 2025. Since no matches have been played yet, all six teams are currently level with zero points.
The tournament will run until January 25, 2026, with 30 league matches followed by playoffs.
SA20 2025-26 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Q) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 28 | +1.762 |
| 2 | Pretoria Capitals (Q) | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | +0.218 |
| 3 | Paarl Royals (Q) | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | -0.922 |
| 4 | Joburg Super Kings (Q) | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 | +0.045 |
| 5 | Durban Super Giants (E) | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | -0.068 |
| 6 | MI Cape Town (E) | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | -1.013 |
Points System:
- Win = 2 points
- No Result = 1 point
- Loss = 0 points
- Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs
SA20 2025-26 Tournament Schedule
The tournament kicks off with MI Cape Town facing Durban Super Giants at Newlands in Cape Town. Here are the key dates:
| Date | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 26 | Match 1 | MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | 05:30 PM | Durban Super Giants won by 15 runs |
| Saturday, December 27 | Match 2 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | Centurion Park, Centurion | 01:00 PM | Joburg Super Kings won by 22 runs |
| Saturday, December 27 | Match 3 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | 05:30 PM | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 137 runs |
| Sunday, December 28 | Match 4 | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | 03:30 PM | No result due to rain |
| Monday, December 29 | Match 5 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 05:30 PM | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 48 runs |
| Tuesday, December 30 | Match 6 | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead, Durban | 05:30 PM | Joburg Super Kings won by 6 wkts |
| Wednesday, December 31 | Match 7 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 01:00 PM | Paarl Royals won by 5 wkts |
| Wednesday, December 31 | Match 8 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | 05:30 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 85 runs |
| Thursday, January 1 | Match 9 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 05:30 PM | Joburg Super Kings won the Super Over |
| Friday, January 2 | Match 10 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | 05:30 PM | Paarl Royals won by 1 run |
| Saturday, January 3 | Match 11 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 01:00 PM | Match abandoned due to rain |
| Saturday, January 3 | Match 12 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants | Centurion Park, Centurion | 05:30 PM | Match abandoned due to rain |
| Sunday, January 4 | Match 13 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 03:30 PM | Paarl Royals won by 7 wkts |
| Monday, January 5 | Match 14 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion Park, Centurion | 05:30 PM | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 10 wkts |
| Tuesday, January 6 | Match 15 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | 05:30 PM | MI Cape Town won by 4 wkts |
| Wednesday, January 7 | Match 16 | Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 05:30 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 15 runs |
| Thursday, January 8 | Match 17 | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 05:30 PM | No result due to lightning |
| Friday, January 9 | Match 18 | Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead, Durban | 05:30 PM | Match abandoned due to rain |
| Saturday, January 10 | Match 19 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | 01:00 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 21 runs |
| Saturday, January 10 | Match 20 | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 05:30 PM | MI Cape Town won by 36 runs |
| Sunday, 11 January | Match 21 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 03:30 PM | Durbans Super Giants won by 2 wkts |
| Monday, 12 January | Match 22 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Centurion Park, Centurion | 05:30 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 53 runs |
| Tuesday, 13 January | Match 23 | Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants | Boland Park, Paarl | 05:30 PM | Paarl Royals won by 6 wkts |
| Wednesday, 14 January | Match 24 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 05:30 PM | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 61 runs |
| Thursday, 15 January | Match 25 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Centurion Park, Centurion | 05:30 PM | Paarl Royals won by 6 wkts |
| Friday, 16 January | Match 26 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands, Cape Town | 05:30 PM | MI Cape Town won by 3 wkts |
| Saturday, 17 January | Match 27 | Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | 01:00 PM | Durbans Super Giants won by 58 runs |
| Saturday, 17 January | Match 28 | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 05:30 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 21 runs |
| Sunday, 18 January | Match 29 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 03:30 PM | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 7 wkts |
| Monday, 19 January | Match 30 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park, Paarl | 05:30 PM | Joburg Super Kings won by 44 runs |
| Wednesday, 21 January | Qualifier 1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 09:00 PM | Pretoria Capitals won by 7 wkts |
| Thursday, 22 January | Eliminator | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Centurion Park, Centurion | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday, 23 January | Qualifier 2 | TBD vs TBD | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday, 25 January | Final | TBD vs TBD | Newlands, Cape Town | 07:00 PM |
SA20 2025-26 Teams And Their Chances
Since the tournament hasn’t started, all six teams have equal chances on paper. However, here’s what to expect:
Defending Champions:
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the previous season and will be strong contenders again
Strong Contenders:
- MI Cape Town – Has Mumbai Indians backing and quality international players
- Pretoria Capitals – Known for balanced squad selection
- Durban Super Giants – Home advantage at Kingsmead could help
Dark Horses:
- Paarl Royals – Can surprise any team on their day
- Joburg Super Kings – Playing at The Wanderers gives them an edge in home matches
The real picture will become clear only after the first few matches, when we see team combinations and form.
What To Watch For?
Net Run Rate Will Matter: With six teams competing for four playoff spots, net run rate often becomes the deciding factor. Teams need to win big when they can.
Home Advantage: Teams playing at home usually have better records. Watch how teams perform at their home venues.
International Stars: The tournament attracts big names from around the world. Their form will heavily influence team performance.
Middle Phase: Matches from January 3-19 will be crucial. This is when the playoff picture starts becoming clear.
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Conclusion: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Lead The SA20 2025-26 Points Table
The SA20 2025-26 season promises exciting cricket with all six teams starting fresh. The league stage runs for nearly a month, giving every team enough chances to make the playoffs.
Once matches begin, the points table will change daily, and net run rate will play a big role in determining the top four.
The tournament format means even one bad loss can hurt a team’s chances. Check back regularly as the points table updates after each match.
FAQs
The tournament begins on December 26, 2025, with MI Cape Town playing Durban Super Giants in Cape Town.
The top 4 teams from the points table qualify for the playoff stage of the tournament.
Each team plays 10 matches in the league stage before the top four move to playoffs.
The final venue is yet to be decided. It will be announced after the league stage ends.
Net run rate decides the ranking when two or more teams finish on equal points in the table.
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