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Watch VideoWhere are the Black African cricketers in SA20?

There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.

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Michael Sherman|Published

SA20 2025 All-Stars: the ultimate XI that dominated Season 3

From 18-year-old sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius to England's Joe Root, discover the standout performers who made the SA20 2025 Team of the Tournament. Featuring a perfect blend of emerging talent and established stars, this elite XI showcases the best of domestic and international cricket talent.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoRed-hot Marco Jansen could be key for Proteas at Champions Trophy

The 24-year-old Marco Jansen currently tops the wicket-takers list in the SA20 with just two matches left in the competition.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Stephen Fleming: Joburg Super Kings a bit frantic with the bat in SA20

The Joburg Super Kings have exited the SA20 playoffs for the third season in succession, and coach Stephen Fleming will have to think long and hard about their strategy.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoWhat’s going on with the Proteas, do they have a fast bowler crisis?

Following the squad updates of the Proteas for the Champions Trophy has been surprising and confusing at time, as it appears the side is still searching for a reliable fast bowler to add to the team.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock sees Sunrisers Eastern Cape send Joburg Super Kings packing in SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape lived to fight another day in defence of their SA20 title by beating Joburg Super Kings in Centurion on Wednesday to advance to the Qualifier 2 on Thursday.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoGerald Coetzee ruled out of Proteas squad, hours after being included, for tri-nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand

The squad is a bit difficult to understand though as it will start off with just a dozen players, before more are added later on Wednesday and then again at the end of the week.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Coetzee provides Proteas’ with pace boost ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Proteas coach Rob Walter has included six uncapped players in the tri-series squad to face Pakistan and New Zealand ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Pressure a ‘privilege’ says Du Plessis ahead of crucial SA20 eliminator

Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis embraces the pressure of tonight's SA20 eliminator against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, despite facing injury concerns with Donovan Ferreira joining their growing list of sidelined players. The match at SuperSport Park will determine which team advances to tomorrow's second qualifier.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Injury challenges for JSK ahead of SA20 eliminator

Tonight, SuperSport Park hosts the SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings, with both teams facing high stakes and injury challenges.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Markram wants Sunrisers’ batters to give bowlers ‘something to work with’ against Joburg

It is slightly perturbing that even at this late stage of the competition that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top-order continue to misfire in the SA20.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers will scrap to defend their SA20 title, says Markram

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been inconsistent in this season’s SA20 and they feel now is the time to find their form in the play-offs.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

SA20: Who has been hot and not in Season 3

As the SA20 cricket tournament heads into its playoff stages, MI Cape Town's remarkable turnaround and Paarl Royals' impressive performance set the stage for an exciting Qualifier 1 showdown. From Marco Jansen's bowling brilliance to Rilee Rossouw's struggles, we analyse the standout performers and disappointments of the league stage.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoJonathan Trott not holding punches about Pretoria Capitals’ problematic capitulation

Pretoria Capitals were eliminated from playoff contention with one group game remaining, and it meant their final group fixture against table-toppers MI Cape Town was reduced to a dead rubber.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Heinrich Klaasen on fire as Durban’s Super Giants beat Joburg Super Kings to gain SA20 consolation win

Joburg Super Kings tried their best to hold Durban’s Super Giants to a low score, but Heinrich Klaasen had other plans for the JSK bowlers, dispatching them all over the ground.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoIs SuperSport Park the best cricket ground in SA20?

The life of a sports journalist is something one can take for granted after 15 years in the job, but this week during an SA20 match at SuperSport Park, IOL Sport's Michael Sherman was reminded what a privilege watching cricket for a living is.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Faf du Plessis on fire as Joburg Super Kings rule Wanderers in Paarl Royals rout

The key to the Joburg Super Kings’ successful run-chase was wickets in hand as they went through the first Powerplay unscathed in beating Paarl Royals on Thursday night.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Inside the ropes: Life of a cricket writer in the SA20

SuperSport Park in Centurion, offers one of the best views for journalists covering a game in their media centre, writes IOL Sport's Michael Sherman.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Stephen Fleming wants Joburg Super Kings to avoid ‘hitting their way out of trouble’ against Paarl Royals

The in-form Paarl Royals head to the Wanderers to a face a desperate Joburg Super Kings on Thursday night in a vital SA20 clash.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoVerreynne praises ‘ruthless’ Pretoria Capitals in win over Joburg Super Kings

Kyle Verreynne said the new changes brought some hunger to the team as the Pretoria Capitals claimed the honours in a SA20 Gauteng derby against the Joburg Super Kings.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoWill the Proteas take a gamble on Lutho Sipamla in the Champions Trophy?

After a slow start to the SA20 competition where Lutho Sipamla claimed just two wickets in his first four matches for the Joburg Super Kings (JSK), the 26-year-old has returned figures 3/13 and 3/26 in his last two outings.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoKyle Verreynne hoping smiles will be the key to making SA20 playoffs

The victory meant the fifth-placed Pretoria Capitals pulled within a point of the 15 of Joburg Super Kings, with two group games remaining for both sides in the SA20.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Pretoria Capitals brush aside Joburg Super Kings to keep playoff hopes alive

In a must-win match, Pretoria Capitals defeated Joburg Super Kings by six wickets, keeping their playoff dreams alive and putting pressure on rival teams.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sipamla and Viljoen keeping Super Kings in field of play

Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Viljoen's outstanding performances have propelled the Joburg Super Kings closer to the SA20 knockout stage, showcasing their resilience amid injuries.

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Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoFive standout players of the SA20, so far …

As it stands, the Paarl Royals top the table with 24 points from seven matches courtesy of their six wins, and a number of their players have been top contributors in the batting and bowling charts,

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Michael Sherman|Published