Archive · 23 Jul 2026
SA20 2027 Fixtures Announced with Sunrisers vs. Pretoria Opener
The SA20 2027 fixtures have been announced, with the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape playing against the Pretoria Capitals in the opening match on 17 January 2027.
This match is a repeat of the previous season's final.
The season will feature double-header Saturdays and playoff matches leading up to the final on 21 February 2027 at Newlands in Cape Town.
The league commissioner, Graeme Smith, and Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, have expressed excitement about the upcoming season.
The Pretoria Capitals have new leadership with Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Keshav Maharaj as captain, while the Sunrisers continue their success under Adrian Birrell.
SA20 2027 season starts with Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals on 17 January 2027.
Double-header Saturdays scheduled on 23 January, 30 January, 6 February, and 13 February.
Playoff matches include Qualifier 1 at Boland Park on 16 February, Eliminator at Wanderers on 17 February, and Qualifier 2 at Wanderers on 19 February.
Final will be held at Newlands, Cape Town on 21 February 2027.
Pretoria Capitals have new leadership with Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Keshav Maharaj as captain.
- Who
- SA20 League, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Pretoria Capitals, Graeme Smith, Geordin Hill-Lewis
- What
- Announcement of SA20 2027 fixtures and key matches
- When
- Season starts 17 January 2027, Final on 21 February 2027
- Where
- Matches across six stadiums in South Africa, including St George’s Park, Kingsmead, Wanderers, Boland Park, and Newlands
- Why
- To kick off the fifth season of SA20 with a repeat of the previous season's final and provide a month of cricket entertainment
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Pretoria Capitals
Team Performance
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Defending champions with consistent success under head coach Adrian Birrell.
Pretoria Capitals
Recent finalists with new leadership including head coach Sourav Ganguly and captain Keshav Maharaj.
- Opening Match
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals, 17 January 2027, St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Final
- 21 February 2027, Newlands, Cape Town
- Double-Header Saturdays
- 23 January, 30 January, 6 February, 13 February
- Playoff Matches
- Qualifier 1: 16 February, Boland Park, Paarl; Eliminator: 17 February, Wanderers, Johannesburg; Qualifier 2: 19 February, Wanderers, Johannesburg
- League Commissioner
- Graeme Smith
- Cape Town Mayor
- Geordin Hill-Lewis
