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SA players getting minimum wage
Nicholas Pooran joins Durban's Super Giants ahead of SA20 auction
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Nicholas Pooran joins Durban's Super Giants ahead of SA20 auction
Matthew Boast and Dayyaan Galiem were the biggest buys on Wednesday, going for R 1.6 million each
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Liam Dawson could turn down England Test recall in favour of lucrative SA20 deal
Stellar summer for Hampshire makes him India tour shoo-in but clash could take priority
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Liam Dawson could turn down England Test recall in favour of lucrative SA20 deal
Stellar summer for Hampshire makes him India tour shoo-in but clash could take priority
City of Cape Town and Newlands to host Betway SA20 Final
City of Cape Town announced as Host City for the Betway SA20 Final on 10 February 2024 – the partnership will promote the City to a global audience in key tourism markets.
City of Cape Town announced as Host City for the Betway SA20 Final on 10 February 2024 – the partnership will promote the City to a global audience in key tourism markets.
20 November 2023: The picturesque Newlands will be the stage where the Betway SA20 Season 2 champions are crowned in the Final on 10 February. The stadium will also play host to the first Qualifier on 6 February. The Wanderers will host the two back-to-back knockout matches - the Eliminator on 7 February and Qualifier 2 on 8 February.
In addition, the City of Cape Town has been announced as the official ‘Host City – Final’ partner, a ground-breaking partnership which will promote Cape Town to the League’s global network and audience.
Cape Town has long been a sought after tourist destination of choice across the world. From its heritage sites and iconic tourism landmarks; to its diverse arts and culture; as well as pristine natural resources and varied outdoor activities – the City has it all.
“With only 50 days to go until the first ball is bowled, today marks another significant day as we announce the City of Cape Town as our Host City for the Final and confirm our venues for the playoffs and Final ,” Betway SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith said. “Summer and cricket have always been synonymous with one another and with the January/February window locked in annually, the SA20 will be the place to be. Cape Town is not only a global tourist destination for summer holidays but is a proven event destination successfully hosting the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final, the Volvo Ocean Race, the URC Final, the Cape Epic and many more. This is a city with a unique vibe, iconic locations and incredible entertainment options. We look forward to it hosting a world class Final come 10 February 2024.”
The Wanderers has played host to some of the most memorable clashes in the history of South African cricket, including the famous 438 game, the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup Final and the 2023 Betway SA20 Final.
Nestled beneath the towering mountain, the famous Oaks embankment, boisterous Railway Stand, distinct smell from the nearby brewery and breathtaking sunsets combined with legendary white-ball cricket contests… Newlands turns every match into a classic.
“As the City of Cape Town, we’re excited to partner with Betway SA20 and showcase our beautiful city during their Season 2 playoffs and Final. We were proud when the joint-most successful IPL team, Mumbai Indians, chose Cape Town to be home for their SA20 franchise and hope that securing Newlands as the venue for the Final will be a good omen for MI Cape Town in Season 2,” Deputy Mayor, Eddie Andrews said.
“We saw the buzz around the city, from cricket enthusiasts to casual sports fans alike during Season 1. Furthermore, the economic and environmental impact of the League aligns with our goals of making lives better for our citizens. We can’t wait to work with SA20 to showcase incredible cricket and our incredible city throughout the tournament, culminating in the playoffs and final at Newlands.”
The playoffs are a new addition to the anticipated Season 2, with the top two teams contesting Qualifier 1, number three and four playing in the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator playing in Qualifier 2. This will set up a championship clash between the winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 in the Final on 10 February.
With only 50 days to go until the opening match, the countdown is ticking as the world’s top cricketers gear up for a month of entertainment, world-class cricket and unforgettable memories.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape will begin their title defence with a mouth-watering clash against Joburg Super Kings in Gqeberha on 10 January, with the cricket fever spreading across all of South Africa’s top stadiums throughout the month.
Tickets for the playoffs and Final will go on sale on 8 January on www.SA20.co.za. Stay tuned to Betway SA20 and the City of Cape Town’s social media channels to not miss out on your chance to be part of the incredible vibe at the matches. Tickets for the round-robin matches are currently available on www.SA20.co.za.
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Two months to some hopefully good cricket
Bond replaces Duminy as head coach at Paarl Royals
Fills the vacant spot left by Duminy after he was named South Africa's batting coach earlier this year
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Betway SA20 celebrates 30 days to go with the introduction of the SA20 lolly
SA20 Lolly to take incredible ‘Taste of Summer’ on a countrywide tour
SA20 Lolly to take incredible ‘Taste of Summer’ on a countrywide tour
Monday 11 December 2023: As temperatures rise, so does the excitement for the second season of Betway SA20 starting on 10 January 2024. With only 30 days to go until the first ball, the League is celebrating this milestone by introducing the first-ever SA20 ice lolly.
In many stadiums around the country, lollies and ice creams are synonymous with summer and a day at the cricket. As part of the countdown to the start of South Africa’s premier T20 League, the SA20 Ice Lolly Truck will make its way around the six cities of Durban, Gqeberha, Paarl, and Cape Town during the holiday season, before heading up country to Johannesburg and Pretoria in the new year.
South Africa’s top cricketing superstars, Proteas legends and personalities will be joining in on the SA20 Lolly fun around the country, spreading the excitement and ‘gees’ this summer.
With only 30 days to go until the opening match of Season 2 on 10 January 2024 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings at St George's Park in Gqeberha, the team coaches are also starting to feel the excitement in the build-up.
“We are very excited for January and SA20 2024,” Sunrisers Eastern Cape coach, Adi Birrell said. “Every team has got stronger this year so it will be a challenge to defend the Trophy. We can't wait for our first match against Joburg Super Kings on January 10th. We had terrific support last season and we look forward to the unique St George’s Park vibe to swing us along. Last season was a huge success for cricket in South Africa and I am sure the public as a whole will help showcase this to be one of the premier T20 leagues around the globe.”
“The way South Africa's cricket-loving public embraced the tournament was wonderful to see. Season 1 gave a glimpse of what the SA20 can be in the years to come: competitive cricket, terrific fan following and plenty of young talent from South Africa. I'm looking forward to more of the same in Season 2. The atmosphere in our home venue, Wanderers, in particular, was amazing. Fittingly, the quality of cricket was top-notch. We have retained our core from last year and made some fresh additions to the squad via the auction. We're looking forward to putting up another competitive campaign this year,” Joburg Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming added.
Pretoria Capitals coach Graham Ford, is equally excited to get the new season underway.
“Season 1 was thoroughly enjoyable and I personally am really looking forward to once again having the privilege of witnessing the energy, excitement, commitment and passion of the Capitals players. Our aim will be to further expand and develop the exciting and enjoyable brand of cricket produced by the Capitals in Season 1,” Ford said.
Durban’s Super Giants coach Lance Klusener is also certainly ready to get cracking.
“We’re in it, to win it no doubt! The first step to that is to make the playoffs. We have a very well-balanced squad of players to challenge any team on any surface. I am looking forward to the challenge.” Klusener said.
Season 2 will also see new coaches at the helm of the two Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals respectively, and Robin Peterson and Shane Bond cannot wait to get a taste of Betway SA20.
“Coaching in the SA20 is a big honour for me,” Peterson said. “South Africa's cricketing talent makes it special, and I believe this season will be even more spectacular. We have taken the learnings from the first season and come up with a squad that we have a lot of confidence in. Armed with seasoned internationals and talented youngsters, we're set for the season ahead. We are excited to reconnect with our amazing fans who turned up to the stadiums in huge numbers in the first season. We want to put on a show for them and entertain them by playing the MI brand of cricket!”
"I will be coming back to South Africa after a gap of 10 years so I'm really excited as it's a really cool place to play cricket,” the New Zealand legend, Bond said.
“I watched the league from the outside in the first season, and it seemed great on the tele with amazing crowds turning up for the games. I'm really excited at the opportunity of working with the Miller’s, Ngidi’s and Shamsi’s in our set-up. The passion and popularity for cricket is obviously huge in South Africa, especially when you talk about white ball competitions like the SA20.”
The league invites fans to be a part of this deliciously exciting experience while having a lolly to make you jolly to celebrate SA20 cricket this summer! Follow the buzz with #SA20Lolly and be ready to indulge in the Incredible Taste of Summer!
The SA20 Lolly is your jolly ticket to summer cricket, spectacular 100’s, tumbling wickets, one-handed catches, dance-offs, kiss cams, cricket on the grass embankment, DJs on the decks and unforgettable memories.
Listen out for the SA20 jingle as the truck makes its way around the country. Fans can win incredible SA20 hampers and tickets to matches across the country by simply uploading their summer moment with the SA20 Lolly or the SA20 Ice Lolly Truck on social media with the #SA20Lolly.
Stay updated with the latest news and updates on where to get your SA20 Lolly and rub shoulders with some of South Africa’s cricketing heroes by following Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
It’s time to get ready for Incredible cricket, incredible entertainment, incredible fans, and incredible venues. Welcome to summer. Welcome to Incredible!
Betway Catch R2 million returns for Season 2 of Betway SA20
Fans stand a chance to double their winnings should they have a Betway account
New ‘Game of Zones’ predictor to launch in January
Thursday, 14 December: With Betway SA20 set to make an exciting return starting on 10 January 2024 , title sponsors of the competition, Betway, are excited to once again be taking the stakes higher, as the globally acclaimed sports betting and entertainment brand proudly announces the return of the Betway Catch R2 Million campaign.
The innovative addition to the League was an outstanding success in Season 1, with a number of fans getting their share of the R2 Million prize money through a one-handed clean catch off a six during all Betway SA20 matches.
South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league has assembled some of the world’s best batters to set the second season alight, that will also significantly increase the chances for fans in the stands at the life-changing catch.
Fans attending matches will be treated to an amplified stadium experience, to merge with a line-up of top South African entertainment artists and world-class cricket.
Betway SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, says elevating the fan experience is an important priority for Season 2 of the League.
"Fan engagement is at the heart of every great sporting event, and the Betway Catch R2 million competition is no exception,” Smith said. “The excitement that the competition brought to the fans in Season 1 was unmatched, we saw how the Catch R2 million fever spread across the six stadiums and beyond, it's fantastic to have it back for Season 2. It not only adds an extra element of thrill to the game but also gives fans a unique opportunity to actively participate in the action and stand a chance to win a life-changing reward. I’m looking forward to seeing how the catching goes this season.”
Betway Head of Marketing, Mark Rowles, said they were excited to be at the forefront of Betway SA20 and spearheading innovative initiatives that are in line with the brand’s passion for sport and fan engagement.
“As proud sponsors of Betway SA20, we are excited to be leveraging off the huge success of the inaugural edition, which saw fans directly engaging with the Betway brand. Seeing the huge success that came with the Betway Catch R2 Million campaign for fans in stadia and viewers at home, we are excited to bring it back for the second edition of Betway SA20. We therefore urge fans to come in numbers, and more importantly, increase their chances of doubling their prize money by opening up a Betway account. In addition to the Catch R2 Million campaign, in the week of the opening fixture, we will be launching an exciting new promotion called “Game of Zones,” said Rowles.
Betway customers around the country who are not able to make it to the matches will have the chance to predict in which zone of the stadium a clean one-handed catch will be taken. Customers that correctly predict the zone will stand a chance to win the same amount as those fans who take the catch live in stadium.
As in the previous season, by virtue of being a Betway customer, account holders will have their winnings doubled should they be the lucky winners of a one-handed catch.
Betway SA20 will take place between 10 January – 10 February 2024 in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Paarl. The first match takes place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha when defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape host Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday 10 January. Tickets for the matches are available at www.SA20.co.za
Fans are reminded of this important rule of the competition:
The catch must be a clean one-handed catch and not have touched anything more than the palm of the spectator (person who catches the ball). This means that the ball cannot come off a hat, umbrella, another hand, shoulder chest, or juggled either between hands or on one hand.
Competition rules and terms & conditions are available on www.betway.co.za/latestpromos and www.sa20.co.za.
Due to responsible betting guidelines, no-one under the age of 18 is eligible to win. T’s and Cs apply.
Betway is licensed and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. No persons under the age of 18 are eligible to win. T’s and Cs apply
SuperSport pulls out all the stops for Betway SA20 Season 2
Broadcaster to bring in more innovation and unprecedented viewing experiences
18 December 2023: With the Betway SA20 due to start at the backend of the festive period, SuperSport is going bigger and better for season 2, which gets underway at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on 10 January 2024.Broadcaster to bring in more innovation and unprecedented viewing experiences
Following a highly successful inaugural season, SuperSport and its partners are introducing numerous innovations in the second edition of the competition, aimed at providing television audiences and fans with unprecedented viewing experiences.
These innovative, exciting new elements include the Com Cam, giving viewers at home a fixed view of the commentary box, with big-name former international cricketers providing expert commentary and analysis.
Merging the match-day and on-screen experiences are features such as the Dug Out, which is a boundary-level camera that connects directly with the players and coaches close to the boundary ropes and the iconic Couch, where commentators, fans and celebrities engage while enjoying the cricket.
SuperSport aims to transcend the matchday experience into the home to make the millions of viewers as much a part of the action as the thousands cheering for their franchises in the stands.
Match Official technology will provide viewers with the experience of hearing direct communication between Umpires during the live broadcast of matches – another first of its kind for Betway SA20. Fans will not only hear the third umpire but communication between the on-field umpires, too.
SuperSport CEO, Rendani Ramovha, expressed his delight that the stadium spectators and the viewers will be able to share experiences like never before.
“Building on the success of Season 1, SuperSport is stepping up our game to bring viewers the experience to match the Betway SA20 action. From technological innovation to unique fan experiences, SuperSport is invested in ensuring that, whether you’re watching on DStv Stream or Premium, the experience is as enthralling as being at the venue,” said Ramovha.
“The fans in the stadiums will also be closer to the television production beamed around the globe. With the addition of Quidich technology and other spectacular innovations, SuperSport will provide live on-field player tracking, a gamified player-naming look and feel as well as the revolutionary BuggyQam, which is a roving camera on wheels that puts the viewers right in the middle of the cricketing action.
“It really is poised to be a summer filled with cricket experiences to savour.”
The flagship of South African wildlife, the Big 5, will also form part of the experience that makes the League a unique global product. Animations of the iconic Big 5 will provide fun illustrations of dismissals, fours and sixes, adding to the viewer experience.
Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said: “Betway SA20 and SuperSport have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes to bring an elevated and engaging viewing experience for Season 2.
“Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and together with SuperSport, we want to raise the bar in the way we watch cricket but also create a platform for fans to engage, connect, and experience the game in a whole new way. So, whether you're watching from the comfort of your home or cheering in the stadium, we want to make it an incredible experience.”
SuperSport will have match commentary in three official South African languages: English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
ILT20 bans Naveen-ul-Haq for breaching agreement with Sharjah Warriors
Naveen will instead take part in the SA20 league, which runs almost concurrently with the ILT20
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Basically, taking a page out of the IPL coverage setup.
For the new season:
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Ravi Shastri, Stuart Broad and AB de Villiers headline stellar cast of Betway SA20 on-air talent
Cricketing punditry royalty set to grace the League as Julia Stuart and Mellissa Reddy return home for a blockbuster season 2
Thursday, 21 December 2023: A galaxy of internationally renowned star former cricketers from England legend Stuart Broad, to Indian great Ravi Shastri and South African icon AB de Villiers, are set to offer expert analysis during the second edition of Betway SA20 starting on 10 January 2024.
The competition will also mark the return home of English Premier League presenter and anchor, Julia Stuart, as well as journalist Melissa Reddy to cover the showpiece event. Fresh from leading SuperSport’s coverage of the Rugby World Cup, Motshidisi Mohono brings her expertise and charisma to the match-day broadcast.
Other high-profile analysts include SA-born former England master blaster Kevin Pietersen, former Proteas T20 top gun Chris Morris and ex-England international Mark Butcher.
Following the success of the inaugural competition won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the League and SuperSport have left no stone unturned to ensure that fans get an enhanced, informative, and unforgettable experience during the competition.
“As SuperSport, we are very excited to offer our audience a holistic viewing experience both on and off the field,” said SuperSport CEO, Rendani Ramovha.
“Fans at the stadium will be treated to world-class cricket, whilst those who will be watching the action via DStv Stream or on Premium will get expert analysis from cricketing legends.”
Other firm favourites making a return from Season 1 include Mpumelelo “Pommie” Mbangwa, Mike Haysman, Mark Nicholas and Urooj Mumtaz.
“We are thrilled with the calibre of commentators and presenters we have on board for Season 2 of Betway SA20,” League Commissioner, Graeme Smith said.
“The League understands the importance of having credible voices behind the microphone to tell our story. The team we have put together are knowledgeable, passionate and relatable to our diverse SA20 audience, but will also captivate the new audiences we are looking to reach. From legendary ex-players, seasoned experts making a mark both locally and internationally, viewers will be engaged, educated and entertained.”
All games will be broadcast live on SuperSport Cricket, DStv channel 212 with bitesize highlights available on DStv Catch Up. All matches will be available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa commentary.
Official list of Betway SA20 Talent
Mark Nicholas
Ravi Shastri
Kevin Pietersen
Mike Haysman
Mark Butcher
Stuart Broad
Urooj Mumtaz
Chris Morris
Shaun Pollock
Pommie Mbangwa
Vernon Philander
AB De Villiers
Ashwell Prince
Nikhil Chandani
Melissa Reddy
Julia Stuart
Motshidisi Mohono
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The Netherlands head to South Africa for men's T20 tour - Emerging Cricket
The Netherlands start their preparation for the T20 World Cup, naming a squad travelling to South Africa against the country’s top T20 sides.
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