SA20 2025 Retentions List: Retained & Pre-Signed Players of All 6 Teams

Author: Shimit Mahur
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South Africa’s own T20 cricket league - SA20, is all set to witness another season in January next year. The franchises are in the process of finalising the players for their respective teams.
SA20 2025 season will be the third season of the league. In the previous season of SA20, Sunrisers Eastern Cape became the champions for the 2nd consecutive time. They were also the champions in the first season of the league in 2023.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape were the table toppers as well in the previous edition of the league. They finished the league stage with 7 wins and 2 losses and their net run rate stood at +1.255.
The 3rd season of SA20 is expected to be more exciting and thrilling. There will be multiple new faces in the league who will be hungry to showcase their talent in the shortest format.
Betting in India will be soon available as the SA20 2025 season comes closer.
SA20 2025 - Retained and Pre-Signed Players
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape is a dominating force in the SA20 tournament. Under the leadership of Aiden Markram, they won their 2nd SA20 league title. It is because of the same reason the management has chosen to continue under the Markram’s leadership.
Retained Players
Aiden Markram |
Ottniel Baartman |
Marco Jansen |
Tristan Stubbs |
Tom Abell |
Jordan Hermann |
Patrick Kruger |
Beyers Swanepoel |
Simon Harmer |
Liam Dawson |
Caleb Seleka |
Andile Simelane |
Pre-Signed Players
David Bedingham |
Zak Crawley |
Roelof van der Merwe |
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals have also chosen to continue under the leadership of David Miller. The Royals have made a good combination of experienced and fresh players in the team. Their key players will be Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phehlukwayo.
Retained Players
David Miller |
Lungi Ngidi |
Bjorn Fortuin |
Andile Phehlukwayo |
Mitchell van Buuren |
Codi Yusuf |
, Keith Dudgeon |
Nqaba Peter |
Kwena Maphaka |
Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
Pre-Signed Players
Joe Root |
Dayyan Galiem |
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town finished last in the previous season of SA20. The franchise is in the process to do some major changes in the squad for a better result in 2025.
Retained Players
Kagiso Rabada |
Dewald Brevis |
George Linde |
Delano Potgieter |
Rassie van der Dussen |
Ryan Rickelton |
Thomas Kaber |
Connor Esterhuizen |
Durban Super Giants
Retained Players
Keshav Maharaj |
Heinrich Klaasen |
Quinton de Kock |
Naveen-ul-Haq |
Marcus Stoinis |
Dwaine Pretorius |
Noor Ahmad |
Wiaan Mulder |
Matthew Breetzke |
Prenelan Subrayen |
JJ Smuts |
Junior Dala |
Jason Smith |
Bryce Parsons |
Pre-Signed Players
Kane Williamson |
Brandon King |
Chris Woakes |
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings have retained their experienced players like Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, and Donovan Ferreira. In addition to that, Jonny Bairstow is also expected to be part of the team.
Retained Players
Faf du Plessis |
Leus du Plooy |
Imran Tahir |
David Wiese |
Moeen Ali |
Donovan Ferreira |
Nandre Burger |
Sibonelo Makhanya |
Gerald Coetzee |
Maheesh Theekshana |
Lizaad Williams |
Pre-Signed Players
Tabraiz Shamsi |
Once the SA20 2025 season begins, the match predictions will be available soon.
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