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SA20 Unveils Season 4 Schedule with Festive New Year’s Eve Matches

Organisers aim to capitalize on holiday crowds in South Africa by scheduling the season from December 26 to January 25 outside the T20 World Cup window

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Overview

  • Defending champions MI Cape Town will open on Boxing Day against Durban Super Giants at Newlands.
  • The tournament runs through school holidays and features Qualifier 1 on January 21, the Eliminator on January 22, Qualifier 2 on January 23 and the final on January 25.
  • For the first time, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fixtures are included to boost fan engagement during peak celebrations.
  • Franchises will complete their squad rosters at a player auction set for September 9, 2025.
  • The season window was shifted to avoid the 2026 T20 World Cup and organisers have highlighted growing interest from fans in India.