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SA20 2024: Schedule announced, Sunrisers Eastern Cape face MI Cape Town in the opener
The much-anticipated schedule for the third season of the SA20 tournament was unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for an exciting season. The league will kick off with the defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, taking centre stage in the opening match. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will clash with MI Cape Town in the tournament opener at St George’s Park on January 9.
The tournament will be played in same format as it has in last two seasons. A total of 34 games will be played in tournament with each team playing every other team home and away ahead of the playoffs. The final will be held on February 8 at Wanderers. This year SA20 will see the availability of star players such as Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik and Ben Stokes. New Zealand star Kane Williamson will also turn up for his maiden appearance in the tournament.
"We're thrilled to start the season in Gqeberha with our defending champions and look forward to an action-packed summer of cricket. As we welcome international talent to the roaring pool of local stars, we aim to deliver an unforgettable experience for both players and fans alike," Graeme Smith, SA20 league commissioner said in a statement.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who have been victorious in the last two editions of the tournament, are the most successful side so far in the league.
1 (Thursday, 9 January 2025) Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town
2 (Friday, 10 January 2025) Durban's Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals
3 (Saturday, 11 January 2025) Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
4 (Saturday, 11 January 2025) Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town
5 (Sunday, 12 January 2025) Pretoria Capitals vs Durban's Super Giants
6 (Monday, 13 January 2025) MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals
7 (Tuesday, 14 January 2025) Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
8 (Tuesday, 14 January 2025) Durban's Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings
9 (Wednesday, 15 January 2025) Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town
10 (Thursday, 16 January 2025) Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals
11 (Friday, 17 January 2025) Durban's Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
12 (Saturday, 18 January 2025) Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals
13 (Saturday, 18 January 2025) MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings
14 (Sunday, 19 January 2025) Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban's Super Giants
15 (Monday, 20 January 2025) Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings
16 (Tuesday, 21 January 2025) Durban's Super Giants vs MI Cape Town
17 (Wednesday, 22 January 2025) Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
18 (Thursday, 23 January 2025) Durban's Super Giants vs Paarl Royals
19 (Friday, 24 January 2025) Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings
20 (Saturday, 25 January 2025) MI Cape Town vs Durban's Super Giants
21 (Saturday, 25 January 2025) Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals
22 (Sunday, 26 January 2025) Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
23 (Monday, 27 January 2025) Paarl Royals vs Durban's Super Giants
24 (Tuesday, 28 January 2025) Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings
25 (Wednesday, 29 January 2025) MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
26 (Thursday, 30 January 2025) Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals
27 (Friday, 31 January 2025) Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town
28 (Saturday, 1 February 2025) Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals
29 (Saturday, 1 February 2025) Joburg Super Kings vs Durban's Super Giants
30 (Sunday, 2 February 2025) MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals
31 (Tuesday, 4 February 2025) Qualifier 1
32 (Wednesday, 5 February 2025) Eliminator
33 (Thursday, 6 February 2025) Qualifier 2
34 (Saturday, 8 February 2025) Final
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