Delhi: The dates of the next 3 editions of SA20 were announced on Monday. Bringing the beginning of the next season in Christmas week is a great time for the South African cricket calendar, and it was possible as South Africa has no domestic Test matches in 2025–26 Summer.
CSA announced
Season will start in the second week of January 5 and 6, which will probably start on 9 January 2027 and 2028. These season will be 5 to 6 days more than the current season. CSA told Espncricinfo that the dates that have been announced are not the specific dates of starting and expiration, but are about the windows within which the league will be played within.
In the 2025-26 season, South Africa will visit India in November-December, after which he will return home for the SA20, which will end by 26 January. Then South Africa will play a T20I series against the West Indies.
Players step to give more time
SA20 commissioner Greg Smith said, “Confirming a three -year duration for the Betway SA20 window helps the league to bring certainty for all the stakeholders and secure our location in planning a global calendar. We know that fans are especially present during weekends and holidays, and with the ICC T20 World Cup in early February next year, our season 4 dates of South Africa’s peak cricket season and major public holidays Provides a unique opportunity. “
For players and support staff, giving more time between matches will be a welcome step. Mi Cape Town coach Robin Peterson said on Sunday night, “It will be helpful to have more time really, because it seems that we play, then the next day has to be played again. This is a challenge of this tournament. “
The SA20 media release stated that the windows’ decisions were “taken by a work group made by representatives of both League and Cricket South Africa.”
SA20 next three season window:
Season 4: 26 December 2025 to 26 January 2026
Season 5: 9 January to 14 February 2027
Season 6: 9 January to 13 February 2028
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