At the conclusion of the 10-match group stage, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape topped the table before going on to win the championship, while Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings occupied the final playoff seeds.
Pos
Team
Played
Wins
Losses
No Result
Net Run Rate (NRR)
Total Points
Playoffs Outcome
1
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
10
5
3
2
+1.762
28
Champions
2
Pretoria Capitals
10
5
4
1
+0.218
24
Runners-up
3
Paarl Royals
10
5
4
1
-0.922
24
Qualifier 2
4
Joburg Super Kings
10
4
5
1
+0.045
22
Eliminator
5
Durban’s Super Giants
10
3
6
1
-0.068
19
Eliminated
6
MI Cape Town
10
3
6
1
-1.013
14
Eliminated
Tournament Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers
The 2025–26 campaign featured dominant batting performances, with veteran Quinton de Kock and breakout youngster Dewald Brevis leading the tournament run tallies.
Rank
Player
Team
Innings
Total Runs
High Score
Strike Rate
1
Quinton de Kock
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
11
390
79*
148.85
2
Dewald Brevis
Pretoria Capitals
11
370
101
156.12
3
Ryan Rickelton
MI Cape Town
10
337
113*
156.02
4
Sherfane Rutherford
Pretoria Capitals
10
334
74*
165.35
5
Aiden Markram
Durban’s Super Giants / SEC
10
309
108
152.97
Head-to-Head Core Playing Squads
The tactical distribution of talent across both playoff-bound franchises showcases a mix of international stars and foundational South African depth.
Paarl Royals Player Core
Joburg Super Kings Player Core
• David Miller (Middle-order Batter)• Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Wicketkeeper-Batter)• Dan Lawrence (Top-order Batter)• Sikandar Raza (All-Rounder)• Joe Root (Top-order Batter)• Hardus Viljoen (Fast Bowler)• Ottniel Baartman (Medium-Fast Bowler)
• Faf du Plessis (Opening Batter)• James Vince (Opening Batter)• Leus du Plooy (Top-order Batter)• Wiaan Mulder (All-Rounder)• Donavon Ferreira (Finisher / Keeper)• Nandre Burger (Left-arm Fast Bowler)• Daniel Worrall (Fast Bowler)
