SA20 season 2024/25 highlights - MI Cape Town secure their maiden title
MI Cape Town made a remarkable comeback in the SA20, climbing from last to first place in the group stages. By securing victories in seven out of their ten matches, they topped the points table, leaving the Sunrisers Eastern Cape unable to secure a third consecutive championship. Key performances included Kagiso Rabada's impressive bowling and Rassie van der Dussen's batting prowess. Lhuan-dre Pretorius led the season's run-scorers with 397 runs, while Marco Jansen topped the wickets chart with 19. This season showcased thrilling cricket and individual excellence.
- MI Cape Town lift the title, denying the Sunrisers the chance of a three-peat.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius topped the runs list while Marco Jansen was the leading wicket-taker for the second season in a row.
- SA20’s fourth season takes place from 26 December 2025 to 25 January 2026.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the top run-scorer in his debut season in the SA20 (Getty Images).
Group stages dominated by Pretoria Capitals
After finishing in last place in the first two seasons of the SA20, MI Cape Town had a complete reversal of fortune, topping the points table by seven points more than second-placed Paarl Royals. They won just three games in each of their first two seasons, but in season three they were a dominant force in the series, winning seven of their 10 games ahead of the playoffs.
- Group stages dominated by Pretoria Capitals
- MI Cape Town end the Sunrisers’ dreams of a three-peat
- Top run-scorers
- Leading wicket-takers
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| PLACE | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI Cape Town | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 35 |
| 2 | Paarl Royals | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| 4 | Joburg Super Kings | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
| 5 | Pretoria Capitals | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 | Durban's Super Giants | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
MI Cape Town end the Sunrisers’ dreams of a three-peat
MI Cape Town posted a competitive 181/8 in the final off their 20 overs, Connor Esterhuizen top-scoring with 39 off 26 balls as five of the MICT top-order reached 20. Richard Gleeson (2/22) was the best of the Sunrisers’ bowlers.
The Sunrisers’ dreams of a three-peat were dashed after being reduced to 74/5 in the 12th over. They were bowled out for 105 off 18.4 overs, with Kagiso Rabada reducing the sensational figures of 4/25, while Tom Abell top-scored with 30 off 25 balls.
Top run-scorers
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Paarl Royals | 397 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | MI Cape Town | 393 |
| Aiden Markram | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 340 |
| Ryan Rickelton | MI Cape Town | 336 |
| Rubin Hermann | Paarl Royals | 333 |
Leading wicket-takers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 19 |
| Hardus Viljoen | Joburg Super Kings | 14 |
| Liam Dawson | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 14 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Paarl Royals | 14 |
| Richard Gleeson | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 14 |
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