SA20 is South Africa’s men’s franchise Twenty20 league. It began in January 2023 with six teams. As of 16 October 2026 in India (15 October 2026 UTC), the latest completed edition is the 2025–26 season, whose final was played on 25 January 2026. The 2026–27 season had not produced a completed final at the cutoff, so it is not included below.
The league has retained its six original franchise identities: Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. There is no verified completed expansion or replacement franchise in the record so far.
SA20 winners and runners-up by season
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
|
Pretoria Capitals
|
| 2024 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
|
Durban’s Super Giants
|
| 2025 |
MI Cape Town
|
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
|
| 2025-26 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
|
Pretoria Capitals
|
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Completed finals only. Historical names are retained; current franchise marks may be shown.
Most successful SA20 team
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the most successful SA20 team, with three titles in the four completed editions. They won the inaugural final in 2023, defended the crown in 2024, lost the 2025 final to MI Cape Town, then beat Pretoria Capitals in the 2025–26 final. MI Cape Town have one title.
| Team | Titles | Title-winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
|
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
|
3 | 202320242025-26 |
|
MI Cape Town
|
1 | 2025 |
|
Durban’s Super Giants
|
0 | — |
|
Joburg Super Kings
|
0 | — |
|
Paarl Royals
|
0 | — |
|
Pretoria Capitals
|
0 | — |
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Ranked by championship wins, most to least. Tied teams share the same title total.
Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals have not won a completed SA20 final.
SA20 winners FAQs
When did SA20 begin?
SA20 began in January 2023. Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the inaugural final on 12 February 2023.
How many teams play in SA20?
Six teams play in SA20: Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Who has won the most SA20 titles?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lead with three titles: 2023, 2024 and 2025–26.
Who won the latest completed SA20 season?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the 2025–26 season by beating Pretoria Capitals by six wickets in the final on 25 January 2026.
