South Africa premier T20 league, SA20, has quickly established itself as one of the most competitive franchise tournaments in world cricket. Launched in 2023, the league has delivered high-intensity matches, strong crowds, and star-studded squads backed by IPL-owned franchises.
So far, three seasons of SA20 have been completed, and each edition has produced memorable finals and standout performers. With SA20 2025–26 set to begin from 26 December 2025, fans are revisiting the journey so far. Here is a SA20 winner list, along with season-wise insights.
SA20 Winner List(2023-2025)
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Final Result | Final Venue | Player of the Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals | Won by 4 wickets | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Aiden Markram |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Durban’s Super Giants | Won by 89 runs | Newlands, Cape Town | Heinrich Klaasen |
| 2025 | MI Cape Town | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Won by 76 runs | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Marco Jansen |
Season-wise SA20 Highlights
2023 – Historic First Title for Sunrisers Eastern Cape
The inaugural season of SA20 set the tone for the league’s future success. Led by Aiden Markram, Sunrisers Eastern Cape showed calm and consistency throughout the tournament. In the final, they chased down the target against Pretoria Capitals with confidence, sealing the title by four wickets. This season proved that SA20 could deliver quality cricket right from the start.
2024 – Back-to-Back Glory for Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape became the first team to defend the SA20 title. Batting first in the final, they posted a massive total and dominated Durban’s Super Giants by 89 runs. The season was marked by aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, while Heinrich Klaasen stood out as the most impactful player across the tournament.
2025 – MI Cape Town Lift Their Maiden SA20 Trophy
The 2025 season saw a change at the top. MI Cape Town stopped Sunrisers Eastern Cape from completing a historic hat-trick by delivering a commanding performance in the final. Defending a strong total, MI Cape Town bowled out SEC cheaply and won the match by 76 runs. The final highlighted their all-round strength, with Marco Jansen emerging as Player of the Series.
Most Successful Teams in SA20 History
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 2 titles (2023, 2024) and 1 runner-up finish (2025), making them the most successful franchise so far.
- MI Cape Town – 1 title (2025) and currently the defending champions.
With MI Cape Town entering the upcoming season as defending champions and Sunrisers Eastern Cape eager to regain their dominance, the competition is expected to be even tighter. The league continues to grow in popularity, and the SA20 winner list is likely to expand with new champions in the coming years.
