SA20 Teams
The SA20 is built on six city-based franchises, several part-owned by IPL groups. Here is who they are and what each means when you bet on South Africa's home T20 league.
The six franchises
The league fields six teams, each tied to a major South African city and home ground: MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban's Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals. Several share owners and names with IPL franchises, which feeds the squads with strong recruitment and a steady flow of Proteas and international stars. Sunrisers Eastern Cape set the benchmark, winning the title in each of the league's first two seasons to become the first side to defend the SA20.
What the franchises mean for betting
Knowing the franchises is the heart of the local edge. Each side's home ground and squad blend shapes how it plays — a team built around its home conditions is worth more than its name suggests, while a star-laden side that travels poorly can be overrated. Use that read on the title odds, on match winners and on over/under team runs at venues you know. The SA20 betting guide and the SA20 guide cover the full markets.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams play in the SA20?
Six franchises: MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban's Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals. Several are part-owned by IPL franchise groups.
Which SA20 franchise is the most successful?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who won the title in each of the league's first two seasons to become the first side to defend the SA20, which is why they often head the outright market.