SA20 Season 5 points table — before the season starts
The season starts on Sunday 17 January 2027, and no match has been played yet — so every team is still on zero. The table below is the starting position, not a prediction. The first standings appear here after Match 1, and the table is updated after every match day from then on.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban's Super Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Joburg Super Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| MI Cape Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paarl Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Pretoria Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
P: played. W: won. L: lost. NR: no result. Pts: points. NRR: net run rate. Every team plays 10 league matches.
How the points table works
Six teams play 10 league matches each — every opponent twice, five at home and five away — for 30 league matches in all. The top four teams at the end of the league stage reach the playoffs.
The points on offer in 2027 are still to be confirmed. The official 2027 playing conditions had not been published when the fixtures were last checked on 3 November 2026, so this page does not state a points value for a win. In recent SA20 seasons a win was worth four points, with a bonus point available — but that is the shape of past seasons, not a promise for this one. The points column above will be filled in from the official rules once they are published.
Net run rate is a team’s average runs per over scored, minus its average runs per over conceded. It is the usual way T20 leagues separate teams that finish level on points — but whether it decides the order in 2027 is part of the same unpublished playing conditions, so that too is marked TBC here until the league confirms it.
The playoffs follow the same shape as recent seasons: the top two meet in Qualifier 1 on 16 February at Boland Park, third plays fourth in the Eliminator on 17 February at the Wanderers, the loser of Qualifier 1 meets the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on 19 February, and the final is on 21 February at Newlands.
When the first table appears
The first points go on the board after Match 1 — Sunrisers Eastern Cape against Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park on Sunday 17 January 2027, starting at 3:30 PM SAST. The winner takes the top of the table. A washed-out match is shared between the two sides under the official rules, which are still to be published.
After that the table moves every match day. The early pattern is set in the first week: Match 2 is Paarl Royals against Joburg Super Kings on Monday 18 January, Match 3 is Pretoria Capitals against Durban’s Super Giants on Tuesday 19 January, and by Sunday 24 January every team will have played at least twice. The full fixture list is on the SA20 Schedule page, and every result is on the SA20 Results page. SialTV updates both pages after every match day.
Frequently asked questions
When will the SA20 Season 5 points table appear?
After the first match, on Sunday 17 January 2027 — Sunrisers Eastern Cape against Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park. Until then every team is on zero points and the table is empty.
How many points is a win worth in SA20 Season 5?
Not confirmed yet. The official 2027 playing conditions had not been published when the fixtures were last checked on 3 November 2026. In recent SA20 seasons a win was worth four points, with a bonus point available.
How many teams qualify for the SA20 playoffs?
Four. The top four teams on the points table after the 30 league matches qualify: Qualifier 1 on 16 February, the Eliminator on 17 February, Qualifier 2 on 19 February and the final on 21 February 2027.
What is net run rate?
Net run rate is a team’s average runs per over scored, minus its average runs per over conceded. It is the usual tiebreaker in T20 leagues when teams finish level on points — whether it decides the order in 2027 is still to be confirmed.
When does the SA20 league stage end?
Sunday 14 February 2027, with Match 30 — MI Cape Town against Pretoria Capitals at Newlands. The playoffs then run from 16 to 21 February.
More SA20 coverage
- SA20 Schedule — Every fixture, date, time and venue.
- SA20 Results — Every result, once the season starts.
- SA20 Live Scores — The next match and live updates.
- SA20 Teams — Captains, coaches and titles.
- SA20 Stats — Top scorers, wicket takers and records.
- SA20 Tickets — Availability and official channels.
- SA20 — the season in full: schedule, teams, venues and where to watch.