Ticket sales for the South African domestic T20 competition SA20 opened in Johannesburg on Monday. SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith and South African music icons Sho Madjozi, Mi Casa and DJTimo ODV showed the media and special guests in attendance how cricket and entertainment will merge into a blockbuster inaugural SA20 League next year, according to a SA20 press release.
Priced between R50 (approximately INR 235/-) and R200 (INR 940/-), fans will see captivating young talent such as Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira play alongside seasoned veterans such as ICC Men’s T20 World-Cup winning captain Jos Buttler, Faf du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada. There is free admission for children under the age of six, with school students and pensioners eligible for a 30 percent discount.
SA20 will provide a non-stop “sporttainment” feel from 10 January as Newlands hosts the opening local game between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, while Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium will host the grand final of the 33-match tournament’s inaugural season. organize on February 11.
“The momentum is building,” said League Commissioner Graeme Smith. “We have been working closely with the franchise teams to develop competitive ticket prices that allow the public to attend more than one match. We are inviting cricket enthusiasts, those looking for a social day out with friends and family to join all in January and February join us for a taste of SA20. It will be unforgettable.'”
Madjozi turned a standard press conference upside down when she interrupted famed comedian Joey Rasdien and the events, treating everyone to a lively music concert.
Fellow South African band MiCasa and select DJs were also there to stir up the excitement as the six new SA20 franchises were shown to the public.
“I’m so happy to be here. Cricket is a big passion of mine, and the opportunity to merge it with my music and global franchise brands has made me so excited for SA20. I can’t wait for the matches to start.” Madjozi said.
All 33 matches will be broadcast live exclusively on Sub-Saharan Africa’s SuperSport and Viacom18 Sports, India’s newest sports network, for India’s cricket-loving and passionate fanbase.
“Fans can look forward to quality and competitive cricket from the world class players taking part, along with the presence of a host of newly crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions including Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Phil Salt and Harry Brooks, and we’re ready for explosive entertainment,” said Smith.
Each of the six SA20 franchises has five home and five away games, with games played each day, including eight double-headers across the country.
SA20 will bring a distinct flavor to the stadium experience, where cricket enthusiasts, party people and families can come together for world-class cricket. DJs, live music performances, giveaways, prizes, big screens, fancams, fun for the kids and much more packed into three hours of explosive entertainment.
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