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Cricket fans in India are set for a spectacular start to the year as Betway SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league, gears up for its highly anticipated Season 3. Running from January 9 to February 8, 2025, this edition promises a thrilling display of cricket entertainment, featuring some of the world’s most celebrated players and exciting emerging talents. Fans can catch all 34 matches live on Disney+ Hotstar (Digital), Star Sports 2, and Sports18 2 (Linear TV).
The 2025 season kicks off with an electrifying opening match between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town at the historic St George’s Park. The grand finale will be hosted at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium, widely regarded as one of cricket’s most celebrated venues. Evening matches begin at 9:00 PM IST, ensuring prime-time entertainment for Indian viewers, with additional weekend afternoon games (4:30 PM & 7:00 PM) catering to diverse audiences.
League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, expressed his excitement: “Betway SA20 has quickly become a fixture on the global international cricket calendar, celebrated for its competitive cricket, incredible talent pool, and innovative spirit. Bringing this experience to Indian audiences via Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports 2, and Sports18 2 further amplifies its global appeal. We are proud of the League’s association with IPL franchises and its role in elevating the global stature of South African cricket.”
Having cemented itself as the most prestigious franchise T20 league outside of India, Betway SA20 combines iconic venues, hot summer days and the vibrancy of international cricket with South Africa’s finest talent. Supported by the owners of six IPL franchises the league boasts high-quality competition, innovative formats, and a commitment to grassroots cricket, ensuring its place as a fan-favourite tournament.
This season will see six dynamic teams compete for ultimate glory, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape vying for a hattrick. Other powerhouses include Durban’s Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals, Joburg Super Kings, Paarl Royals, and MI Cape Town.
Fans can look forward to performances by T20 super stars like Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and David Miller, as well as emerging Proteas stars like Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka among others. A special highlight this season is Dinesh Karthik’s debut as the first Indian cricketer to participate in SA20, adding to the League’s allure for Indian fans.
Don’t miss a moment of the action as SA20 Season 3 brings cricket at its best to your screens.
Tune in live on Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports 2, and Sports18 2 from January 9 to February 8, 2025, and join millions of fans in celebrating the best of T20 cricket!
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SA20, officially known as the Betway SA20 for sponsorship reasons, is a Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament in South Africa organized by Cricket South Africa (CSA). First held in the 2023 season, the league features six city-based teams. Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the first two editions of the tournament.
