Overview
- MI Cape Town begin their title defence after retaining a stable spine led by captain Rashid Khan with Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult.
- Dewald Brevis departed for Pretoria Capitals in a record R16.5 million auction move, with Nicholas Pooran signed to bolster MI’s top order.
- Durban’s Super Giants arrive under new captain Aiden Markram after an overhaul, with Jos Buttler, Kane Williamson and Heinrich Klaasen in support, while Sunil Narine is not yet available and Simon Harmer adds spin cover.
- Newlands was an MI fortress last season as they went unbeaten in five home matches, reinforcing confidence for the opener.
- Season four follows a double round‑robin into play‑offs, opening today ahead of a January 25 final.