All you need to know about Mzansi Super League

The Mzansi Super League has opened a new chapter in South African cricket which will help improve the standard of local cricket and increase the accessibility of the sport.
 
T20 is by far the fastest growing format of the sport and has inspired many young people to take interest in cricket. This short and exciting format is as much about the fans as it is about the players, the quality of cricket displayed on the pitch is as much an important component as the fans experience in the stands.
 

 
The Mzansi Super League is an inaugural cricket tournament to be held in South Africa from 16 November to 16 December 2018. Six teams are playing a total of thirty-two matches throughout the month. Teams were decided through a draft with over 200 players expressing their interest to take part.
 

Prize money

 
On October 18, it was announced that Global Sports Commerce would be the official broadcasting sponsor and partner of the tournament and the agreement would run up to 2022. Winners of the tournaments would receive prize money of R7 million and the runners up will receive R2 million.
 
The player of the tournament will receive R100, 000 and each man of the match will pocket R15, 000.
 

SABC as the principal broadcaster

 

The Cricket SA partnership with the SABC is one that shares a common goal, to make the sport of cricket available to all audiences and delivering it over the hottest season of the year. SABC will broadcast each game, including the final which will be played on the December 16, 2018. The venue and teams will be announced closer to the time.
 

Participating teams and players

Durban Heat

 

The combination of Rashid Khan – one of the best bowlers in world cricket today - and Heinrich Klaasen – one of the most explosive batsmen in the MSL– immediately gives the Durban Heat an edge from the onset.
 

Jozi Stars

 
If you wanted to create the perfect batsman for T20 cricket, you would use Chris Gayle as your prototype. The Jamaican’s swashbuckling style of play is synonymous with T20 cricket. He pairs up with Beuran Hendricks, the nippy left-arm seamer to add to the Jozi Stars roster.
 

Paarl Rocks

 
Mangaliso Mosehle headlines the Paarl Rocks roster. He is lethal against wayward bowling in limited overs cricket. He pairs up with the West Indies all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo, who will bring his wealth of experience from playing all formats of the game.
 

Cape Town Blitz

 
Arguably one of the best and skilled fast bowlers of all time in Dale Steyn headlines the Cape Town Blitz’s roster. He is joined by Dawid Malan, the Englishman with strong South African connection, he is expected to lead the Blitz’s young but talented batting prowess.
 

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

 
Jason Roy headlines the Giants’ batting lineup, he is expected to thrive in the hard South African wicket and he will ensure he sails the ball high and over the boundary. Heading up the bowling roster is Chris Morris, who in fairness to him is handy with the bat as well. His knack for taking wickets at crucial times will come in as an added advantage for the Giants.
 

Tshwane Spartans

The Tshwane Spartans have the experience and batting prowess of AD de Villiers. He is arguably the most feared batsman in all formats of the game. Nicknamed “Mr 360”, his shot repertoire knows no bounds and there’s very little weakness in his games technique. He is joined by Robbie Frylinck, who is lethal with both ball and bat. The 33-year comes with a big game temperament and can mix up his bowling when needed.

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