With less than 100 days to go until Season 5 of SA20 gets underway on 17 January 2027, the League’s newest recruits are already counting down to their first taste of the action in the milestone edition. Fresh from being picked at the October 7 player Auction, some of the latest signings have shared their excitement about joining SA20, with home-ground crowds and the chance to learn alongside world-class players and coaches high on their list. Joburg Super Kings’ latest recruit and Season 5 auction’s biggest signing, Jason Rowles , is elated at being able to join his hometown team and play at the Wanderers.
Having schooled just a stone’s throw away from Newlands, Under-23 allrounder and promising talent Oliver Whitehead is excited about the opportunity to play for the Season 3 champions MI Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain. The 36-year-old has the pedigree of leading the Proteas to a World Test Championship title and hopes his experience can help the Capitals go one step further after two runners-up finishes in four seasons. Register for pre-sale access before 18 October: https://www.sa20.co.za/register-for-early-access
“The SA20 is an incredible tournament, and to be selected by my home team, Joburg Super Kings, is a dream come true,” he said. “It’s cool to be back in the mix with the guys,” Bavuma said after missing the last two SA20 seasons. “I can’t wait to get the season started and learn from all the coaches and players. Pretoria Capitals may have pulled a rabbit out of the hat in recruiting Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma . ” Not too far from home, Pretoria, led by Keshav [Maharaj] over there. So yeah, I look forward to being a part of that team. Yeah, hopefully we’ll be able to go all the way next year. “It was a great experience last time I was there, playing in front of the Orange Army and the St George’s band. I can’t wait to get back out there. We’ve got a great squad to be able to compete and try to win that fourth trophy out of five. I just can’t wait to get out there and to see all the boys again. This year, SA20 is also turning five, and to celebrate and thank fans for their incredible support, the League and its six teams are bringing fans the R50 Frenzy. Limited R50 tickets will be available at each team’s first home game, the Playoffs and the Final during the exclusive pre-sale window. Want first dibs?
