Power with the bat, spin with the ball
Livingstone was retained because he offers two rare skills at once. He bats right-handed in the middle order and hits the ball further than almost anyone in the league, and he bowls spin — leg-spin and off-spin, depending on the batter and the situation.
His hitting is the headline. Livingstone clears boundaries against pace and spin alike, and once he is set, the run rate climbs in a hurry. He is the batter the Super Giants turn to when the innings needs accelerating, and the one the bowling side plans for before the game even starts.
With the ball, he gives the captain a match-up weapon. Against a left-hander, his off-spin turns away; against a right-hander, his leg-spin does the same. Few players can offer both, and in a squad already rich in spin, Livingstone’s flexibility lets the captain keep the attack fresh without changing the bowler.
The finisher, and the spinner who changes the match-up
Livingstone’s job is the last five overs with the bat — and the middle overs with the ball.
With Heinrich Klaasen beside him, the Super Giants have two of the most destructive middle-order hitters in the league in the same side. Two power-hitters who both clear the rope force captains into awkward bowling changes — and when both are going, few attacks have an answer. His spin is the bonus that makes him undroppable.
A settled squad, still chasing the first title
Durban’s Super Giants are still chasing a first SA20 title after four seasons, and they kept the core together to do it — 18 retained players, plus Sam Curran as a pre-signing, and nobody bought at the auction. Aiden Markram captains and Lance Klusener coaches.
The SA20 season starts on Sunday 17 January 2027, and the Super Giants play their home games at Kingsmead in Durban, five of them in the league stage. See the full SA20 Schedule for the fixtures, and the SA20 Players index for every squad. Livingstone’s bat may be the loudest weapon in the title chase.
Frequently asked questions
Was Liam Livingstone retained by Durban’s Super Giants?
Yes. He was one of the 18 players the club retained for Season 5, so he did not go through the auction.
What is Liam Livingstone’s role in the side?
He is an overseas all-rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls both leg-spin and off-spin.
Who captains Durban’s Super Giants in SA20 Season 5?
Aiden Markram, who has captained the side since Season 4. Lance Klusener is the head coach.