SA20 Teams profiles , Owners, Coaches and full squad
MI Cape Town
Team Owner: Reliance Industries Ltd
The MI Cape Town franchise, owned by Reliance Industries Ltd, is set to compete in the upcoming SA20 league, playing at the picturesque Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. The team boasts a strong lineup, featuring South Africa’s Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and Afghanistan’ spin wizard Rashid Khan. Additionally, the MI Cape Town squad includes England’s powerful batter Liam Livingstone, swing bowler Sam Curran, and South Africa’s rising star Dewald Brevis, known as Baby AB. These players, playing in one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, will be led by Head Coach Simon Katich, Batting Coach Hashim Amla, Fielding Coach James Pamment and General Manager Robin Peterson, with a goal to replicate the success of their counterparts, the Mumbai Indians, who are five-time IPL champions.
Head coach: Simon Katich
Batting coach: Hashim Amla
Fielding coach: James Pamment
General manager: Robin Peterson
MI Cape Town squad 2023
Rashid Khan (C), Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Rassie van der Dussen, Wesley Marshall, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Sam Curran, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Odean Smith, Ziyaad Abrahams, Olly Stone, Waqar Salamkheil
Paarl Royals SA20 2023
Team Owner: Royals Sports Group
Paarl, known for its world-renowned wine and stunning views, is now also home to a formidable cricket team, the Paarl Royals. Owned by the Royal Sports Group, the team has a clear plan in place for the inaugural season of the #SA20 competition. The main attraction of the side is top-order player Jos Buttler, who will be looking to continue his exceptional performance in the Rajasthan squad. He will be joined by middle-order player David Miller, who is known for his powerful hitting and will be determined to make an impact in Paarl. The team also includes Obed McCoy and local fast bowler Corbin Bosch. Fans can expect a royal display of entertainment as the Paarl Royals aim to replicate the success of the Rajasthan franchise.
Head coach: JP Duminy
Batting coach: Mark Charlton
Fast bowling coach: Mandla Mashimbyi
Spin bowling and strategy coach: Richard Das Neves
Tactical performance coach: Lisa Keightley
Team catalyst: Russel Aspeling
Strength & Conditioning: AT Rajamani Prabhu
Paarl Royals SA20 2023 Squad
David Miller (Captain), Jason Roy, Mitchell Van Buuren, Evan Jones, Eoin Morgan, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Codi Yusuf, Jos Buttler, Dane Vilas, Obed McCoy, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Imran Manack, Ramon Simmonds
Sunrisers Eastern Capetown SA20 2023
Team Owner: Sun TV Network
The city of Gqeberha is filled with excitement for the arrival of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the upcoming #SA20 league. Known for its lively atmosphere, the team will be playing at the St George’s Park stadium, with hopes to see the best of their star player, Aiden Markram, in Sunrisers colors. The Proteas ace was one of the early signings by the Sun TV Network-owned franchise, who recognize his value at the top of the order. Joining him on the team is the talented bowler Ottniel Baartman, who has a reputation for closing out innings with poise and versatility. These two players were among the first to be signed by the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and the fans can’t wait to see who else will be joining the #SA20 league in 2023. Sharing the same principles as the Sunrisers Hyderabad, this Eastern Cape franchise is well aware of the local talent and support they can rely on. Gqeberha is a cricket-loving city, and the entire league is looking forward to seeing what the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will bring to the competition.
Head coach: Adrian Birrell
Assistant coach: Baakier Abrahams
Batting coach: Hemang Badani
Bowling coach: Dale Steyn
Sunrisers Eastern Capetown SA20 2023 : squad
Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, Roelof van der Merwe, Ayabulela Gqamane, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Ottniel Baartman, Sisanda Magala, Junaid Dawood, Mason Crane, James Fuller, Brydon Carse
Joburg Super Kings SA20 2023
Team Owner: Chennai Super Kings Limited
The Super Kings, based at the Bullring stadium in the heart of Gauteng, are ready to make a strong debut in the inaugural season of the #SA20 league. The team will be led by the experienced and respected international cricketer Faf du Plessis, who has previously achieved success with the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. The franchise has also brought on board experienced coach Stephen Fleming to build on the team’s existing foundations. Fleming, Du Plessis and the owners, Chennai Super Kings Limited, hope to replicate the winning formula from Chennai to Gauteng. One of the players to watch for is young gun Gerald Coetzee. The Super Kings are aiming to blend a wealth of experience with talented local players to make the Bullring stadium a challenging venue for all teams in the #SA20.
Head coach: Stephen Fleming
Other Coaches: Eric Simons, Albie Morkel, Russell Radharkrishnan,
Tommy Simsek, Greg King
Joburg Super Kings SA20 2023: squad
Faf du Plessis (Captain), Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Malusi Siboto, Kyle Verreynne, Donavon Ferreira, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Caleb Seleka.
Pretoria Capitals
Team Owner: JSW Sports
Pretoria, known for its fast-paced energy, will bring the same level of enthusiasm to their first season in the #SA20 league. The Pretoria Capitals, affiliated with the Delhi Capitals of the Indian Premier League, are set to bring an exciting brand of fast-paced and victorious cricket to the field. One of the key players to look out for is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, who has made a name for himself in the IPL and around the world for his exceptional pace. He’s joined by local all-rounder Migael Pretorius, who has a promising future. Nortje was the team’s top signing prior to the auction and already has experience in T20 competitions, having played for the Jamaica Tallawahs. Nortje and Pretorius eagerly await to see who else will join them as they aim to compete for the #SA20 trophy in early 2023.
Head coach: Graham Ford
Assistant coach: Jacques Kallis, Dale Benkenstein
Pretoria Capitals SA20 2023 : squad
Rilee Rossouw, Marco Marais, Shane Dadswell, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, James Neesham, Migael Pretorius, Wayne Parnell, Shaun von Berg, Philip Salt, Kusal Mendis, Anrich Nortje, Joshua Little, Adil Rashid, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch
Durban Super Giants SA20 2023
Owner: RPSG Sports Private Limited
When the #SA20 league starts in January 2023, the Durban team will have a strong dressing room with the additions of Quinton de Kock, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, and local standout Prenelan Subrayen. The Durban team, owned by RSPG Sports Private Limited, has been very active in building a competitive team for the tournament. De Kock, who is a well-known name in cricket, will lead the team towards victory. Holder is a powerful cricketer who is versatile with both bat and ball, while Mayers and Topley bring a wealth of experience. Subrayen, who has been a key player for the Dolphins, brings valuable local knowledge to the team and the team is sure to get support from the passionate Kingsmead crowd, who love their cricket and their stars. Durban, also known as South Africa’s playground with its beautiful coastline, has all the potential to achieve great things with this talented cast of superstars.
Head coach: Lance Klusener
Bowling Coach: Morne Morkel
Durban Super Giants SA20 2023 : squad
Quinton de Kock (C), Christiaan Jonker, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Prenelan Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Reece Topley, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Simon Harmer
