The SA20 League is underway. The tournament is the flagship event of the South African Cricket Association and is a desperate way for the association to escape from the financial drought. With that being said, the SA20 league has managed to attract many international players. The league is laden with international superstars. We have the likes of Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, and even Rashid Khan. Here is a look at the X-factor players from each team in the SA20 League:&nbsp;



<h2>Maheesh Teekshana will play for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 League:&nbsp;</h2>



Maheesh Teekshana will be seen in the bright yellow jersey of the Joburg Super Kings. He will be under his IPL coach Stephen Fleming. He also plays for the Chennai Super Kings, and both these franchises have the same owner. He is one of the best spinners across the globe. His mystery is what makes him so special. It has been over two years of international cricket for him and the batters are yet to negotiate with his mystery. He bowls 2 to 3 overs in the powerplay.&nbsp;



<h2>Liam Livingstone/Jofra Archer will play for MI Cape Town in the SA20 League:&nbsp;</h2>



Two of the biggest names in English cricket, Liam Livingstone and Jofra Archer will be playing for MI Cape Town. Maximum eyeballs will be on Jofra Archer who is making a comeback to professional cricket post 18 months and after undergoing surgery. &nbsp;



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Jofra has also been picked by the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. If he plays in the SA20 League and the ECB allows him, he is certainly going to be a part of the IPL. Livingstone on the other hand is the best asset that any T20 team can have. He can bat, bowl leg spin, bowl off-spin, and is a gun fielder. His range-hitting abilities are his star point.&nbsp;



<h2>Jos Butler will play for the Paarl Royals in the SA20 League:&nbsp;</h2>



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Jos Butler is playing for the Royal franchise in the SA20 League. He also plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He is playing under the leadership of the very experienced David Miller. Butler and his skill need no introduction. Not many batters can manage to score 800+ runs in one IPL season. Jos flips the games in the favor of his team, just in a matter of a few overs. He is technically very sound and hence his game doesn?t involve many rash shots. &nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Phil Salt/Will Jacks will play for Pretoria Capitals:&nbsp;</h2>







Coming from the most experienced batters of England to the youth. Will Jacks and Phil Salt, both will be playing for the Pretoria Capitals? Phil Salt in fact, won them their first game of the tournament. He was elite when he scored 77 runs off 47 balls in the game against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Phil is one of the most exciting prospects when it comes to sheer talent. His game involves fewer complexities and sheer technique. Will Jacks is the same and is more explosive. Both these players will be an asset in the top order.&nbsp;



<h2>Tristan Stubbs will play for Sunrisers Eastern Cape:&nbsp;</h2>



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Tristan Stubbs was the most expensive player in the SA20 League auction. He is a big-match player. The teams have invested in the immense potential that he has. He hasn?t shown promise with his stats yet but if the word is to be believed, Stubbs is exceptional and can win games single-handedly. He was bought to the international scene by the Mumbai Indians and their scouting crew. Stubbs has a good game against spin and also plays the short ball very well. &nbsp;



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SA20 League: X-Factor Players from Each Team. Best Players in SA20 League.&nbsp;

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The SA20 League is underway, and it has set the ball rolling for the SA Cricket Association. The venture seems very successful, with a few of the global cricket stars having their best time at the event. The Pretoria Capitals are leading the SA20 League points table at the moment. They have won four of their five games. And MI Cape Town is just behind them with 3 wins and 3 losses. Here's a look at the top run scorers, wicket-takers, and everything else you need to know:&nbsp;



<h2>SA20 League Updated Points Table:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team Name&nbsp;</td><td>Games&nbsp;</td><td>Wins&nbsp;</td><td>Loses&nbsp;</td><td>Draws/No Result&nbsp;</td><td>Points&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pretoria Capitals&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>18&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>MI Cape Town&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>13&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sunrisers Eastern Cape&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>12&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Joburg Super Kings&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>12&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Paarl Royals&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>2&nbsp;</td><td>4&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Durban Super Giants&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>2&nbsp;</td><td>3&nbsp;</td><td>0&nbsp;</td><td>8&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>SA20 League Highest Run Getters:&nbsp;</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Team Name&nbsp;</td><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>Runs&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Will Jacks&nbsp;</td><td>Pretoria Capitals&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>204&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Butler&nbsp;</td><td>Paarl Royals&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>197&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Heinrich Klaasen&nbsp;</td><td>Durban Super Giants&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>193&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Faf Du Plessis&nbsp;</td><td>Joburg Super Kings&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>164&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Phil Salt&nbsp;</td><td>Pretoria Capitals&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>159&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



After only 5 games, Will Jacks is already in the pole position for most runs. The youngster is a promising talent. He has also bagged an IPL contract. Will Jacks is most importantly known for being technically sound, yet being attacking. He has a good game against the short ball. The second on the list is Jos Butler who needs no introduction. Each of us has seen his capabilities in the IPL 2022 season. He single-handedly pulled the game away in the favor of the Rajasthan team. He is doing the same for the Paarl Royals. &nbsp;



<h2>Highest Wicket Takers:&nbsp;</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Team Name&nbsp;</td><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Imaad Fortuin&nbsp;</td><td>Paarl Royals&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>11&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Aaron Phangiso&nbsp;</td><td>Joburg Super Kings&nbsp;</td><td>6&nbsp;</td><td>10&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Anrich Nortje&nbsp;</td><td>Pretoria Capitals&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>10&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Evan Jones&nbsp;</td><td>Paarl Royals&nbsp;</td><td>5&nbsp;</td><td>9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ottniel Baartman&nbsp;</td><td>Sunrisers Eastern Cape&nbsp;</td><td>4&nbsp;</td><td>9&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Imaad Fortuin is a new name in South African domestic cricket. But Aaron Phangiso is a pretty old one. Phangiso is one of the senior-most players in the league. He was a part of the South African squad when they toured India back in 2014. He made a name for himself while playing for the Highveld Lions in the Champions League. With 11 wickets to his name, Imaad is leading this tally. And with 10 wickets to their names, Phangiso and Nortje are trying to chase Imaad down. &nbsp;



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SA20 League 2023: Updated Points Table, Stats, Highest Run Getter, Highest Wicket Taker. All You Need to Know. Best Updates.?

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The 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup begins January 18 in Malaysia, featuring 16 teams in four groups competing for the coveted title. India aims to defend their championship.

A thrilling U19 Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off in Malaysia, with 16 teams battling for glory in four groups.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, Full Fixture, Teams, Venues and All You Need to Know!

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The 5th &amp; Final Test-Match in Sydney between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India ended today and the home team secured an easy six-wicket win and this win allowed them to secure the series by 3-1.This win of the Aussies has also made some significant changes in the overall standings of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 
Talking about the contest, the Jasprit Bumrah-led team were at 124-4 in their 2nd inning and they were looking set to set a big target for the Pat Cummins-led team. However, the Australian bowlers were in deadly mood as their perfect bowling display led to Team India suffering a batting collapse and they lost wickets in quick succession and eventually got bundled out for a mere score of 157 runs. 
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant fought the lone warrior's battle as he played an impressive inning of 61 runs in just 33 deliveries but he didn't get any kind of support from his fellow batters at the other end and the Kangaroos took full advantage of this and eventually the game turned in the favour of the Defending Champions. 
For the Australian team, Scott Boland took 6 wickets while giving away 45 runs while skipper Pat Cummins also played a good hand with figures of 3-44 next to his name. 
The Aussies were given a target of 162 runs to win the Sydney Test-Match but they lost wickets unnecessarily as Sam Konstas (22 runs in 17 deliveries), Marnus Labuschagne (6 runs in 20 deliveries), and Steve Smith (4 runs in 9 balls) went back to the pavilion cheaply, leaving the Australian team suddenly in a dire position of 58/3.
Next, opening batter Usman Khawaja played a good knock of 41 runs in 45 deliveries which allowed his team to initiate a comeback in the contest. If Bumrah wouldn't have got injured, then Khawaja wouldn't even get the chance to go past the 10 runs mark. 
Without the availability of Bumrah, the Aussie batters started to play their shots freely and theu began creating a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling unit. While Prasidh Krishna did his best to help his team stay alive in the contest, he began to falter and this worked in the favour of the Australians. 
As a result, the duo of Beau Webster &amp; Travis Head got involved in a strong partnership for thethe fifth wicket and added 58 runs in just 53 balls and this turned out to be winning factor. They helped their team reach a score of 162-4 and the Kangaroos won the encounter by a margin of six wickets.
<h2>WTC Final Chance:</h2>
Pat Cummins-led Aussies have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final after securing the BGT series 3-1. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already secured their tickets for the Final after defeating Pakistan in the first Test-Match. 
Keeping the statistics in mind, Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the first time since 2021. They are ranked third in the overall Standings with a PCT of 50. South Africa are the table toppers with a PCT of 66.67 while the Kangaroos are ranked 2nd with 63.73 PCT next to their name. They are followed by the likes of New Zealand (48.21) and Sri Lanka (45.45) respectively.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma couldn't really have a say in the way things panned out in the Sydney Test-Match| Image: Getty Images

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Sydney Test-Match Or have they been eliminated completely?

Team India lost the Sydney Test Match, do they have any chances of qualifying for the WTC Final? Explained!

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Day 3 of the fifth and final test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ended India's one-and-a-half-month-long tour of Australia. With that, Australia also ended their long wait to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and won it with a margin of 3-1.
Apart from the first test, Australia dominated India throughout the series, including the third day at SCG. As a result, the Australian crowd was also animated and tried to put pressure on Team India. But Virat Kohli, who is known for his passionate persona, came up with his own way to answer.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli mocks Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3</h2>
The Australian crowd has a history of involvement with visiting teams time and time again, and this BGT 2024-25 was not new. There were many instances during the series when they targeted Indian players. Especially when it comes to Virat Kohli, the Australian crowd often welcomes him or reacts to his actions with boos. But Virat has always been the approach of giving it back.
Something similar happened on Sunday as well. Notably, Virat was the stand-in captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Responding to Australian crowds, Virat gestures with his "empty pocket." This incident happened just when Steve Smith got out on Day 3. Smith was part of the infamous "Sandpapergate" incident during a Cape Town test against South Africa in 2018.
Australia used sandpaper in order to tamper with the cricket ball to get more reverse swing from the ball. Unfortunately for them, it was caught on camera, and players involved in it, Smith, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, faced bans. As a result, Virat was seen doing the "sandpapar" gesture after Smith's wickets to provoke the Australian fans.
As soon as it happened, the video of the incident went viral, and everyone was talking about it on social media. Speaking of the game, India started Day 3 at 142/6 and were bowled out for 157 runs, setting a target of 161 to win. Australia reached the target with six wickets in hand and registered the 3-1 series win. It was their first BGT win since 2014-15. With this, they also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
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Virat Kohli was the Stand-in captain for Team India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Watch: Virat Kohli teases the over-aggressive Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3

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The Australian Cricket Team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins successfully defeated Team India in the Sydney Test-Match by a margin of six wickets and this wicket helped them to seal the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series by 3-1.
While the Aussie players are going to be really happy with this series win, the Indians on the other hand, are facing a lot of criticism following the series defeat especially the Indian batters. Senior players like Virat Kohli are the main targets of the critics. 
In the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Kohli got dismissed on the outside off-stump line eight times and versus the Aussie bowlers, the former Indian skipper looked helpless &amp; cluseless versus the them. Now, AB De Villiers, the South African legend has made a huge revelation regarding how the former Indian and RCB skipper can tackle the outside off-stump deliveries.
<h2>'Every Batsman in the world struggles with some weakness'</h2>
AB De Villiers said, "He (Virat) can definitely find a solution to the the outside off-stump deliveries. Every batsman out there has a weakness and if I talk about myself, then the deliveries which used to come towards the pads in a straight line used to trouble me a lot. But I learnt from it and scored a lot of runs in the remainder of my career. 
I still remember the Test-Series versus England (ENG). The series kicked off on a positive note and I scored good amount of runs in the Durban Test-Match and everything was going smoothly. But, then the duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson started dismissing me on a successive note and especially, with the new ball, I got out constantly".
<h2>What's the solution to the problem of Virat Kohli? </h2>
AB de Villiers believes that old balls keep running in the mind of the 36-year-old, which automatically affects the next forthcoming delivery. What happened before on the previous ball doesn't matter... He (Virat) should play every ball like a new and fresh one, he should just forget thinking about the previous deliveries. If finds success in doing this properly, then he can play the outside off-stump deliveries in a much better way.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-big-positives-for-team-india-from-the-embarrassing-bgt-series-loss-against-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Big Positives for Team India from the Embarrassing BGT Series Loss against Australia</a>

Scott Boland got the better of Virat Kohli for the fourth time in the BGT 2024-25 series | Image: Getty Images

Virat Kohli has struggled a lot with the outside off-stump deliveries in the ongoing BGT Series

Will Virat Kohli stop getting dismissed on the outside off stump line now? AB De Villiers gives a solution

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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The batter looked torrid with the bat in the majority of the series and there have been calls related to his retirement as well. 
Virat Kohli, who hit a century in the first Test, looked absolutely torrid with the bat in the rest of the games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter was troubled by the balls outside off stump as it brought his downfall in almost every match of the five-match Test series. 
When Virat Kohli hit a century in Perth, it was expected that he would have a breakthrough series and would be setting the stage on fire. But that wasn't the case, as, after the ton in the opening match, he failed in the entire series and ended up getting just around 90 runs in the rest of the games. 
Since 2020, Virat Kohli has looked extremely torrid with the bat and has been averaging just in the 20s. This has seen him getting a lot of criticism for his poor outings. Many fans and experts have lashed out at him for his poor performances and hence they want him to make way for youngster. 
One of the heavy criticism came from Irfan Pathan, who pointed out the batter's poor average, saying that Virat Kohli averaged just 15 in the first innings of the Test. He said that the players with these low averages don't deserve a place in the Indian Team. 
<h2>He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15 - Irfan Pathan</h2>
Irfan Pathan added that it's time for Virat Kohli to make way for youngsters and that even young players will maintain a batting average of 25-30. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15. If we take out his stats for the last five years, he barely averages 30. Does the Indian team deserve that from its senior player? It's better to give a youngster a long run, tell him to get ready; even that guy will maintain a batting average of 25-30." 
India's next Test series will be against England. It remains to be seen if he will be part of the series or not.
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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.