SA20 is one of the most rapidly growing popular T20 series in South Africa, and it was introduced just 2 years ago. The third edition of the series started on 9 January 2025. The finals are set to take place on 8 February, and while we have not been able to witness a century yet, let us look at the first 5 centuries in the league.
1. Faf du Plessis in 2023 Against Joburg Super Kings
Faf du Plessis is a fan favourite, and he continues to prove that every time. He made history at the Wanderers’ ground in 2023 while playing for Joburg Super Kings as the captain by hitting the very first century of the league in 58 balls. He hit an outstanding number of 8 fours and sixes. He is considered one of the most tactical and successful captains in the cricket world.
2. Heinrich Klassen in 2023 Against Pretoria Capitals
Heinrich Klassen became the second batsman to score a century in the SA20 League after Du Plessis on 5 February 2023. He was playing against the Pretoria Capitals in 44 balls. He hit 10 fours and 6 sixes playing for Durban’s Super Giants. He is known for his power-hitting shots and extremely efficient wicket-keeping. He also has the record for the most 50s in his team, which is 7. It will be fun to watch him play this year because of the standards he set in such a short time.
3. Aiden Markram in 2023 Against Joburg Super Kings
Aiden Markram, while playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape as the team’s captain, scored a 100 in 58 balls on 9 February 2023. This century helped the team win the title after defeating Pretoria Capitals in the finals. The team has been the defending champion of the title under his captaincy. As a right-handed batsman, he is known for his aggressive and off-side batting with a well-structured stance.
4. HE van der Dussen in 2024 Against Joburg Super Kings
HE van der Dussen became the first batsman to score a century in SA20 Season 2 in 2024. Dussen scored a total of 104 runs in 50 balls with 9 fours and 6 sixes. His century helped his team win the match by an enormous difference of 98 runs. He is a naturally attacking batsman and was a top-scorer in Africa’s first-class domestic competition in 2017-18.
5. J Hermann in 2024 Against MI Cape Town
J Hermann scored a century on 16 January 2024 while playing for his team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and hit 8 fours and 6 sixes. He was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding innings. He is a left-hand batter and relatively younger than most of the cricketers in the league.
