By Tim Douglas 
The SA20 playoffs are set, promising an electrifying conclusion to the tournament. MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Joburg Super Kings have booked their spots, and with some of the world’s biggest cricketing stars in action, fans can expect a week of high-intensity T20 cricket.
MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals to Clash in Qualifier 1
Table-toppers MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals will kick off the playoffs in a highly anticipated Western Cape derby at St George’s Park on Tuesday, February 4. Both teams have been dominant, particularly at home, with Newlands and Boland Park becoming fortresses throughout the season.
MI Cape Town’s success has been built on their explosive opening pair of Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton.
- Van der Dussen leads the tournament’s run charts with 330 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 134.15.
- Rickelton has also been in sublime form, amassing 259 runs at an average of 51.80.
For the Royals, teen sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Joe Root have been instrumental. While Root will miss the playoffs due to international duty, Pretorius’ 323 runs at 32.30 make him a key player for the Royals as they aim for a spot in the final.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Eye Redemption in the Eliminator
Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had an inconsistent campaign but remain in the hunt for a historic title defense. Their strength lies in their potent seam attack, spearheaded by:
- Marco Jansen (15 wickets at 15.80) – the tournament’s top wicket-taker.
- Richard Gleeson (12 wickets at 19.91) – a key asset with the ball.
Jansen is also leading the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race, with 159.54 points, ahead of Pretorius (130.85) and Joburg Super Kings’ Donovan Ferreira (122.08).
The Sunrisers will face Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator at Centurion on Wednesday, February 5. Joburg’s fortunes rest on their explosive middle-order power and a bowling unit capable of stepping up under pressure.
Road to the Final
- Winner of the Eliminator (Sunrisers vs. Super Kings) advances to Qualifier 2 on February 6.
- Loser of Qualifier 1 (MI Cape Town vs. Paarl Royals) will also feature in Qualifier 2.
- The winner of Qualifier 2 will face the Qualifier 1 winner in the grand final at the Wanderers on February 8.
Star-Studded Playoffs & Unmissable Fan Experiences
With cricketing superstars like Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Trent Boult, and Marco Jansen in action, the SA20 playoffs promise world-class entertainment both on and off the field.
Fans can look forward to:
- On-field experiences for kids – including a chance to play with SA20 stars.
- Meet-and-greet sessions with players.
- Cash prizes – R2 million for a one-handed Betway catch, instant R100K giveaways.
- Live entertainment – A special innings-break performance by Kurt Darren at Centurion on February 6.
- Exclusive ticket offers – 20% discounts for students and pensioners, group booking discounts of up to 25%.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Adult tickets start from just R105 at St George’s Park and R150 at Centurion.
Book now at www.sa20.co.za to secure your seat for the most thrilling week of T20 cricket in South Africa!