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SA20 Season 3 opener shatters South African viewership records

The SA20 League has kicked off its third season with unprecedented success, solidifying its position as a dominant force in cricket. The opening match between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town shattered previous records, drawing a remarkable 382,778 unique live viewers on SuperSport. This represents a staggering…

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2025

'Best competition after IPL,' says Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian to feature in SA20

NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday became the first Indian ever to feature in South Africa's SA20 when he stepped out on the field for hosts Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the new season.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2025

Watch: Delano Potgieter's 3-wicket over punctures Sunrisers' chase in SA20

From 49/4 to 50/7 in the space of just five deliveries -- that's how Delano Potgieter put an end to Sunrisers Eastern Cape's (SEC) run-chase in a devastating spell of bowling, which led to MI Cape Town (MICT) to a big 97-run in the season-opening match of SA20 in Gqeberha…

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

'My doubt is only...': Irfan Pathan on Sunrisers Hyderabad's bold move in signing Pat Cummins

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lauded Sunrisers Hyderabad's bold move in securing the services of Pat Cummins for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Pathan emphasised the significant momentum Cummins has garnered from his recent international performances.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

'The experience of playing against India was incredible', says South African pacer Nandre Burger

NEW DELHI: South African pacer Nandre Burger expressed his enthusiasm about the incredible experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series. The 28-year-old pacer made his all-format debut during the series and made a notable impact with his bowling performance.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

Aiden Markram grateful for leadership opportunity in SA20

NEW DELHI: South African cricketer Aiden Markram expresses gratitude to the Sunrisers franchise for trusting his leadership skills as he prepares to defend the SA20 title, which Sunrisers Eastern Cape won under his captaincy in the league's inaugural edition.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

IPL: Aiden Markram joins Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper race

JOHANNESBURG: Aiden Markram strengthened his case for being named as the next skipper of the Sunrisers Hyderabad by leading Sunrisers Eastern Cape from the front in the SA20 meet here. Markram memorably led the South Africa Under-19 team to World Cup victory back in 2014, but failed to make a…

The Times of India · Feb 12, 2023

Enticing sugar rush of South Africa’s T20 competition could prove costly

The SA20 auction left some top Proteas players unsigned but CSA believes league backed by IPL will have a positive effect

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

SA T20 Auctions: IPL owners loosen purse strings as young Tristan Stubbs gets 9 million rand from Sunrisers EC

CAPE TOWN: South African batting sensation Tristan Stubbs triggered a bidding frenzy with Sunrisers Eastern Cape getting his services for a staggering 9.2 million rand (USD 500,000 plus) at the inaugural auction of the SA T20 league here on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022