An under-23 place in a squad of stars
Majola was one of the 12 players Pretoria retained, keeping an under-23 place in a 19-man squad. Those places exist for exactly this: a young player spending a full season inside a professional setup, training with the best and waiting for a chance.
As a batter, his job is to learn from the players around him. Dewald Brevis and Rassie van der Dussen bat in the same order, Temba Bavuma brings a Test captain’s calm, and Phil Salt brings the most aggressive opening batting in the league. For a young batter, that is an education no academy can match.
The Capitals retained 12 players, and Majola was among them — a quiet vote of confidence in a player the club believes can grow. Under-23 players do not always play, but they are always one injury or one loss of form away from a chance.
A young batter waiting for his chance
Majola’s value is in the future — and in the cover he provides right now.
A 30-match league stage across six weeks tests every batting group, and teams that go deep are the ones whose cover batters can step in without the standard dropping. Majola is that cover — and, if the season goes his way, maybe more. His job is simple: stay ready, train hard, and take the chance when it comes.
Finalists again, with a rematch to open
Pretoria Capitals reached the 2026 final and are still chasing a first title. Keshav Maharaj has captained the side since Season 4, Sourav Ganguly has been head coach since Season 4, and the home ground is SuperSport Park in Centurion, which hosts five home league games.
The SA20 Season 5 starts on Sunday 17 January 2027, and the Capitals open it — against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George’s Park, a rematch of the 2026 final. See the full SA20 Schedule for the fixtures, and the SA20 Players index for every squad. Majola’s chance may come sooner than anyone expects.
Frequently asked questions
Was Bayanda Majola retained by Pretoria Capitals?
Yes. He was one of the 12 retained players, keeping an under-23 place in the Season 5 squad.
What role does Bayanda Majola play?
He is a young batter, held as under-23 cover in a top order full of established stars.
Who captains Pretoria Capitals in SA20 Season 5?
Keshav Maharaj, who has captained the side since Season 4. Sourav Ganguly is the head coach.