SA20 remains the biggest prize in South African cricket

New Delhi: The SA20 remains the biggest prize pool in South African cricket, with the total prize money for Season 2 at R70 million.

The winner of the competition – who will be crowned at Newlands on February 10 – is set to walk away with a whopping sum of Rs 34 million. The runners-up will claim a R16.25 million share in the prize money, with third and fourth places receiving R8.9 million and R7.85 million respectively. Fifth and sixth places will each receive R2.5 million and R2.0 million.

The inaugural SA20 Season 1 was a phenomenal success with spectators streaming through the turnstiles at all six venues across the country. Fans were provided with high quality T20 cricket as well as a unique entertainment experience. Playing in front of packed stadiums definitely inspired the players and took their performance to the next level. Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain, Aiden Markram, was the best performer and was awarded the Player of the Season award in Season 1.

With R350,000 in prize money allocated for Player of the Season, there is huge incentive to follow in Markram’s footsteps. Paarl Royals opener Jos Buttler was named the batsman of the season and Sunrisers Eastern Cape left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe was named the bowler of the season. These two awards will each have a prize fund of R200,000.

The introduction of the “Rookie” for Season 2 will also intensify the battle for the rising star of the season, which awards R100 0000 to the winner. Pretoria Capitals all-rounder Ethan Bosch retained the title after Season 1.

SA20 Season 2 begins on January 10 at St George’s Park between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings.