Rivaldo Moonsamy

Quinton de Kock reverses his retirement decision, rejoining South Africa's T20I and ODI squads for the Pakistan tour. Aiden Markram will captain the Test side in Temba Bavuma's absence due to injury. The tour includes Test, T20I, and ODI series in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad, commencing on October 12th. De Kock will also feature in the T20I against Namibia.

India A secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa A, clinching the series 2-0. Harshit Rana's impressive bowling spell, coupled with Nishant Sindhu's four wickets, restricted the visitors to a mere 132. Ruturaj Gaikwad then anchored the chase with an unbeaten fifty, guiding India A to a comfortable win.

South Africa A secured a consolation win in the unofficial ODI series thanks to a stellar 123 from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and 107 by Rivaldo Moonsamy, posting 325. India A faltered in their chase, managing only 252 despite contributions from Ayush Badoni and Ishan Kishan. Nqabayomzi Peter was instrumental with the ball for the visitors.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's brilliant 117 guided India A to a four-wicket victory over South Africa A in the first unofficial ODI. Chasing 286, Gaikwad anchored the innings, ensuring a steady chase despite late wickets. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sindhu sealed the win with three balls to spare, giving India A a 1-0 series lead.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape sealed a playoff berth with a dominant 63-run bonus-point win over Joburg Super Kings at St George’s Park. Debutant James Coles starred with an unbeaten fifty and two wickets, while Senuran Muthusamy’s spin strangled JSK.

Rishabh Pant's aggressive 64 not out led India 'A's fightback against South Africa 'A' on day three. Chasing 275, India 'A' reached 119/4 at stumps, with Pant showcasing his trademark flair. Earlier, South Africa 'A' were bowled out for 199, with Tanush Kotian taking four wickets. A thrilling final day awaits.

The SA20 franchises have finalised their updated squads ahead of Season 4, with Kane Williamson returning to Durban’s Super Giants and several teams forced into late changes due to international duties and injuries. Defending champions MI Cape Town have made a like-for-like swap, while youth and flexibility dominate squad strategies ahead of the December 26 opener.

Dewald Brevis became the costliest player in SA20 history, fetching R16.5 million from Pretoria Capitals after a fierce bidding war. Aiden Markram, a two-time SA20 champion, was acquired by Durban’s Super Giants for R14 million. Veteran Imran Tahir joined Joburg Super Kings, while notable players like Andile Phehlukwayo and Mustafizur Rahman went unsold.

SA20 Season 4 begins on December 26 with marquee names in charge and a clear subtext ahead of the T20 World Cup. The spotlight is firmly on two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where Tristan Stubbs steps into the captaincy amid leadership change, uneven recent form and once again renewed emphasis on local talent shaping South Africa’s premier T20 competition.