SA20 is all set for new drama and excitement as the playoff spots have been confirmed, defending champions MI Cape Town ended their run at the last position while Joburg Super Kings confirmed their place in the top four amid injury concerns.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape finished their group phase at the top with 28 points and Pretoria Capitals coached by Indian stalwart Sourav Ganguly finished their group phase in the second position. Along with that Pearl Royals ended their group phase standing in the third position with 5 wins in ten matches.
RPSG-owned franchise Durban Supergiants finished in fifth place, just before MI Cape Town, and were eliminated from the last tournament.
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This year the tournament was filled with many exciting innings and moments but it also became a cause of worry for South African management just before the World Cup as so many injuries happened including the World Cup squad players.
Growing concerns for the South African team
David Miller along with Donavan Ferreira faced injury just before the World Cup which has raised concerns for the South African team. Though Miller's injury has not been confirmed yet, it is suspected that he sustained a groin injury. With that, he became the third South African from the World Cup squad to sustain an injury. The first one was Tony De Zorzi who suffered an injury during the India tour while Donavan Ferreira fell awkwardly on his left shoulder while diving to save runs for the team. It has cast a cloud of doubt over his participation. He was also the standing captain for JSK as he is ruled out now, James Vince will step in as the stand-in captain.
