SA20 2025-26: Qualification scenarios of all teams explained
All four teams have qualified for the SA20 2025-26 knockout stage.
The 4th edition of the SA20 2025-26 has become a thriller, with all four teams qualified for the playoffs. Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Joburg Super Kings secured a berth in the next round.
On the other hand, the Durban Super Giants and MI Cape Town have been eliminated from the tournament. Thus, without further ado, let’s look at the qualification scenarios of all the teams in the SA20 League.
Qualification scenarios of all teams-
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
After getting a stellar start to the season, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have qualified for the playoffs despite two washouts. They have also secured bonus points in all 5 matches they have won, and lost only three.
Qualified
Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals currently stand at 24 points with five wins and four losses each, alongside a no-result. They have qualified for the playoffs.
Qualified
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals have secured a spot in the playoffs with five wins in 10 matches, alongside a washout. The Royals accumulated 24 points in the league stage.
Qualified
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings became the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs. They defeated Paarl Royals in their last league match to seal the last spot.
After winning the first three matches, they have suffered three defeats and two washouts, putting them in a dangerous situation in the absence of captain Faf du Plessis.
Qualified
Durban Super Giants
Not many would have thought that the Durban Super Giants would find themselves in this position at the start of the season. Despite a star-studded squad, the Super Giants have failed to qualify for the playoffs.
3 washouts have not helped their cause, and they ended their season in fifth with only three wins out of their 10 matches.
Eliminated
MI Cape Town
Defending champions MI Cape Town were the worst team in SA20. They won just three matches and hold 14 points to their name, ending last on the points table.
Eliminated
Which teams qualified for the SA20 2025-26 playoffs?
Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Joburg Super Kings have confirmed their knockout-stage berths.
When will the SA20 2025-26 final take place?
The SA20 2025-26 final will take place on January 25.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.