Veteran Proteas spin bowler Keshav Maharaj has credited the SA20 with the bags of talent that have been unearthed in South Africa, which have in turn benefitted the national team set-up.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape coach Adrian Birrell has pointed to their sharpness at the pre-tournament auction as the reason they have enjoyed success in the four seasons of the competition.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape underlined their status as SA20's dominant force with a nerve-shredding six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Newlands, clinching a third title in four seasons.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape sailed into yet another SA20 final after beating the Paarl Royals by seven wickets in a low-scoring encounter at the Wanderers on Friday.
Paarl Royals opening batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius was speaking following their win over Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator in Centurion last night, where he scored 51 to lead them to a 36-run victory.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius found his form at the perfect moment as Paarl Royals ended Joburg Super Kings' SA20 campaign with a commanding 36-run win at Centurion on Thursday night.