Thu Jan 09 09:45:06 UTC 2025: ## SA20 2025 Set to Bowl Over Fans with Star-Studded Lineup and Thrilling Matches

**Johannesburg, South Africa** – The SA20 2025 cricket tournament is set to ignite the cricketing world from January 9th to February 8th, promising a month of exhilarating matches and intense competition. Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will kick off their title defense against MI Cape Town at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.

A total of 34 matches are scheduled, including 30 in the league phase, followed by the Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2. The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the grand finale. Five teams—Sunrisers Eastern Cape, MI Cape Town, Durban’s Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals, and Paarl Royals—will battle it out for the coveted trophy.

While Sunrisers aim for a historic hat-trick, the Paarl Royals will face the tournament without Jos Buttler, but have secured the services of former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik. MI Cape Town, meanwhile, will be without Ben Stokes due to a hamstring injury. Led by Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town will strive to improve on their previous disappointing seasons.

Matches will be held at various times to cater to a global audience: 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM IST. Double-header days will feature matches at 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM IST.

Star Sports 2 and Sports18 2 will broadcast all matches, with live streaming available on Disney+Hotstar. The tournament promises a spectacle of top-tier cricket, featuring a wealth of international and local talent. Several key players’ roster details can be found in the original full report.

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