The inaugural season finalist Pretoria Capitals will make one other transfer for the coveted SA20 title because the league kicks off its third season on Thursday, 9 January 2025. The Capitals had a stellar run within the first version, ending atop the league stage by profitable seven of their 10 matches. Nonetheless, they fell quick within the last, shedding to Sunrisers Jap Cape by 4 wickets in a low-scoring thriller.
Final season, nevertheless, proved disappointing for the Pretoria-based aspect. The sister franchise of the Delhi Capitals from the IPL missed out on the playoffs, ending fifth within the six-team match with solely three wins within the league stage.
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Decided to show their fortunes round, the Capitals will start their marketing campaign for the 2025 version towards Durban’s Tremendous Giants at Kingsmead on Friday, 10 January 2025.
Management modifications for the brand new marketing campaign
For the 2025 season, the Pretoria Capitals have appointed South African batter Rilee Rossouw as their new captain. Rossouw replaces Wayne Parnell, who stays an integral a part of the squad.
Including additional expertise to their setup, the Capitals have introduced in Jonathan Trott, the previous England batter and present Afghanistan head coach, as their head coach. Trott replaces Graham Ford on the helm and is predicted to convey a recent perspective to the crew.
New additions & SA20 public sale
The Pretoria Capitals have made notable additions to their squad, together with England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and West Indies power-hitter Evin Lewis.
Earlier than the public sale, they pre-signed younger Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz and English top-order batter Will Smeed, signaling their intent to construct a dynamic and balanced squad.
Within the SA20 public sale, they secured three extra gamers: Evin Lewis for ZAR 1,500,000, South African batter Marques Ackerman for ZAR 800,000, and Kyle Simmonds, a bowling all-rounder, for ZAR 175,000.
The Capitals later picked Livingstone as their wildcard choice, additional bolstering their squad’s all-round capabilities.
Pretoria Capitals Squad for SA20 2025
- Batters & Wicketkeepers: Rilee Rossouw (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Smeed, Evin Lewis, Marques Ackerman, Kyle Verreynne
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Jimmy Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Steve Stolk
- Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Migael Pretorius, Kyle Simmonds, Tiaan van Vuuren
Pretoria Capitals SA20 Information
- 2023: Runners-up
- 2024: fifth in league stage
With a revamped management, strategic signings, and renewed ambition, Pretoria Capitals intention to return to their former glory and safe their maiden SA20 title within the 2025 season.
