Pretoria-based franchise cricket team of SA20
Cricket team
Founded | 2022; 2 years ago (2022) |
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Home ground | Centurion Park, Centurion |
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Capacity | 22,000 |
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History |
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Twenty20 debut | v. Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George's Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha; 12 January 2023 |
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Official website | https://www.pretoria-capitals.com/ |
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Pretoria Capitals is a South African professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that first competed in the inaugural season of SA20 tournament.[1] The team is based in Pretoria, South Africa, and was formed in 2022. The team's home-ground is the Centurion Park Cricket ground. The team is coached by Graham Ford.[2][3]
The franchise is owned by JSW Group.[4]
Franchise history
In August 2022, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the establishment of the SA20, a Twenty20 Cricket competition to be started in 2023.The teams for the competition, representing 6 different cities of South Africa, including Pretoria, were put up on auction in South Africa on September 2022.The Pretoria franchise was purchased was revealed that Delhi Capitals, led by JSW Group will be owning a team in the league.The team unveiled their logo and jersey in January 2023,through their social media handles.[5]
Team history
2023 season
They were the Runner-up of the first season of the tournament after they lose Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 4 wickets in the final at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Runner up the inaugural Session under Wayne Parnell's captaincy.
2024 season
Current squad
The side's squad for the first season of the competition was:[6]
- Players with international caps are listed in bold
Seasons
Seasons
Year | League standing | Final standing |
2022-23 | 1st out of 6 | Runners up |
2023-24 | 5th out of 6 | League Stage |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
- SF team qualified for the semi-final stage of the competition
Season summary
Year | Played | Wins | Losses | Tied/NR |
2022-23 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
2023-24 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Source: ESPNCricinfo[7] |
Note:
- NR indicates No result.
- Abandoned matches are indicated as no result.
Statistics
Most runs
Most wickets
Administration and support staff
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
2023 | | | | |
2024 | | Mega Casino World | Renault |
Year by year history
Season | SA20 |
P | W | L | NR | Position | Finals |
2023 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1st | Runner up |
2024 | 10 | | | | TBC | |
Captains
- Last Updated on 21 January 2024
See also
References
- ^ "Cricket South Africa announces new six-team franchise-based T20 competition". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Cricket South Africa | T20 COMES HOME AS CSA AND SUPERSPORT ANNOUNCE GRAND NEW EVENT".
- ^ "Inaugural SA20 league to begin on January 10". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "IPL franchise owners buy all six teams in South Africa's new T20 league". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Pretoria Capitals announce Mega Casino World as Principal Partner for Season Two of SA20". sa20.co.za. 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Pretoria Capitals squad - Capitals Squad - SA20, 2023 Squad". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "SA20 Records - Pretoria Capitals". ESPNCricinfo.
External links
- Pretoria Capitals team website
- SA20 Official Team Website
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