SA20 witnessed 37% increase in viewership in India:Fourth season of the South African league begins on December 26

The fourth season will be played in South Africa from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026. At the ceremony held at the Museum of Solutions, League Commissioner Graeme Smith said in a press conference that the SA20 league is receiving a lot of love from India. He said that the increasing number of fans and strong cultural connection are becoming its foundation. Season 3 saw a 70% increase. Additionally, television viewership increased by 37% in India, UK, US, and pan-African markets. Present on this occasion were Johannesburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, David Miller (captain, Paarl Royals), Tom Moody (coach, Durban Super Giants), Hashim Amla (coach, MI Cape Town) and former wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher. Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has also played International players like Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Trent Boult are associated with this league. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik also played one season for Paarl Royals. Additionally, emerging South African talents like Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Kwena Maphaka, Ryan Rickelton play in the league. Six SA20 franchises are IPL-owned SA20 features 6 teams. Durban Super Giants is associated with IPL’s Lucknow Super Giants. While Johannesburg Super Kings is owned by the owners of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited. Similarly, MI Cape Town is associated with IPL team Mumbai Indians, Paarl Royals with IPL’s Rajasthan Royals, Pretoria Capitals with Delhi Capitals, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape with Sunrisers Hyderabad.