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With the SA20 2025 season on the horizon, teams have announced their lists of retained players, pre-signed cricketers, and traded stars. Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement as franchises solidify their rosters, adding depth and experience to their line-ups through strategic retentions.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram to lead once again
South African standout Aiden Markram has been reaffirmed as captain of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Under his leadership, the Sunrisers clinched consecutive titles in the league. The team has kept the core of their championship-winning squad for the next season, emphasizing continuity and strength. Key players like bowlers Ottniel Baartman and Marco Jansen, who were exceptional last season, have been retained. The list also includes essential members Tristan Stubbs and Tom Abell.
Joburg Super Kings: Key retentions and new signings
The Joburg Super Kings have retained key figures such as Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, and Donovan Ferreira. Additionally, the upcoming season will see the inclusion of English star Jonny Bairstow, marking his debut in the SA20. These retentions and additions aim to fortify the team’s capabilities for the forthcoming matches.
Paarl Royals: Stability and new talent
The Paarl Royals have secured their captain David Miller, along with top players Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phehlukwayo. The Royals have also retained rookies Kwena Maphaka and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who joined the team in the 2024 season. This blend of seasoned players and young talent is set to enhance the team’s performance.
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MI Cape Town: Strengthening the squad
MI Cape Town has made significant pre-signings by retaining Kagiso Rabada and Dewald Brevis. Alongside them, players like Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, and George Linde have also been retained. These players bring a mix of experience and skill, forming a robust squad for the upcoming season.
Pretoria Capitals are the only side who have yet to announce their retained players list.
SA20 2025 retained players list
- Paarl Royals: David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Andile Phehlukwayo, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Keith Dudgeon, Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell (overseas, England), Jordan Hermann, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Liam Dawson (overseas, England), Caleb Seleka, Andile Simelane.
- MI Cape Town: Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Thomas Kaber, Connor Esterhuizen.
- Durban Super Giants: Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Naveen-ul-Haq (overseas, Afghanistan), Marcus Stoinis (overseas, Australia), Dwaine Pretorius, Noor Ahmad (overseas, Afghanistan), Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, Prenelan Subrayen, JJ Smuts, Junior Dala, Jason Smith, Bryce Parsons.
- Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Imran Tahir, David Wiese, Moeen Ali (overseas, England), Donovan Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Sibonelo Makhanya, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana (overseas, Sri Lanka), Lizaad Williams.
Pre-signed or Traded players list
- Durban’s Super Giants: Kane Williamson (overseas, New Zealand), Brandon King (overseas, West Indies), Chris Woakes (overseas, England)
- Pretoria Capitals: Will Smeed (overseas, England)
- Joburg Super Kings: Tabraiz Shamsi (Traded)
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: David Bedingham, Zak Crawley (overseas, England), Roelof van der Merwe
- Paarl Royals: Joe Root (overseas, England), Dayyaan Galiem (Traded)
