Former South African captain and SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith has extended his Diwali greetings to cricket fans on social media.
Diwali celebrations commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja fell on November 8, with Govardhan Puja observed on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.
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On the official Instagram account of SA20, Smith wrote, “Wishing our cricket family a joyful Diwali. May the festival of lights bring happiness, success and many wonderful moments to you and your loved ones.”
Recently, SA20 launched its campaign for the fifth season, building anticipation for the milestone edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league, scheduled to take place from January 17 to February 21, 2027.
The festivities will open at St George’s Park where three-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season’s final on Sunday, January 17, in Gqeberha.
The league will then tour venues in Paarl, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, featuring an action-packed first week. Mondays will be rest days, and weekends will include double-headers, providing fans with a full day of cricket and entertainment.
Tickets went on sale as part of the Season 5 campaign launch, with prices starting at $3 for frenzy tickets covering all opening matches and selected fixtures. Tickets for the Playoffs and the Final on February 21 are also available.
Fans can purchase tickets online at www.SA20.co.za, and ticket offices at stadiums will open from November 15, 2026.
The season begins at St George’s Park on January 17 with the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape facing Pretoria Capitals. The competition will conclude with the Final at Newlands on February 21.
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