Cricket South Africa has introduced the fixtures of the third version of the SA20 league with defending champions Sunrisers Japanese Cape set to sq. off in opposition to MI Cape City in Gqenberha. Johannesburg will proceed to stage the grand finale with Centurion internet hosting a few playoff video games.
The runners-up of the earlier two seasons, Pretoria Capitals and Durban Tremendous Giants will lock horns within the subsequent recreation in Kingsmead on January 10. Subsequently, the primary doubleheader will function on Saturday as Paarl Royals will sq. off in opposition to the Japanese Cape whereas Joburg Tremendous Kings will likely be taking part in their first recreation of the version in opposition to the Cape City franchise.
Additionally it is price noting that the Wanderers, Johannesburg will proceed the host the ultimate whereas the SuperSport Park, Centurion will stage the playoffs for the primary time. Following the Qualifier 1 recreation in Gqeberha, the Eliminator, and the second qualifier will likely be performed in Centurion.
The marquee occasion has been an enormous success within the African nation because it drew a number of followers when the game appeared to be dying down within the nation. The upcoming season is anticipated to be even higher with loads of high-statured cricketers collaborating. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has opted for an off-the-cuff contract with the New Zealand Cricket Board on account of a proposal from the Durban Tremendous Giants. Moreover, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has additionally signed up for the Paarl Royals within the forthcoming version.