All six SA20 teams have made their wild-card picks for the inaugural tournament, which starts on 10 January.

The teams were given until 31 December to sign a South African or overseas player. Four of them opted for a South African player.

MI Cape Town broke the trend by signing England fast bowler Jofra Archer, with the 2019 World Cup-winning star set to debut in the league opener against the Paarl Royals at Newlands, while Durban’s Super Giants have recruited Sri Lankan mystery spinner Akila Dananjaya.

The local talent is headlined by Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, who will join the Paarl Royals at Boland Park. Phehlukwayo has played four Test matches, 74 ODIs and 38 T20Is. His bowling skill-set includes a well-disguised slower ball that is tailor-made for the conditions in Paarl.

The Joburg Super Kings have also opted for an experienced campaigner by bringing former Proteas spinner Aaron Phangiso back to the Wanderers. Phangiso played 21 ODIs and 16 T20Is, and remains one of the most economical spinners in the shortest format of the game with an economy of 7.77.

There has been a heavy focus on spin, with the Pretoria Capitals adding Senuran Muthusamy to their squad. Muthusamy, who is also a useful lower-order batsman, played has two Tests for South Africa.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have continued their investment in young talent with the acquisition of the talented Jordan Hermann. The 21-year-old has been in prolific form this season and is well-acquainted with the St George’s Park pitch.

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SA20 squads:

Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Christiaan Jonker, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer, Akila Dananjaya.

Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Lizaad Williams, Donavon Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Malusi Siboto, Caleb Seleka, Aaron Phangiso.

MI Cape Town: Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Delano Potgieter, Grant Roelofsen, Wesley Marshall, Olly Stone, Waqar Salamkheil, Zuyaad Abharams, Odean Smith, Jofra Archer.

Paarl Royals: David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Imraan Manack, Evan Jones, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell van Buuren, Eoin Morgan, Codi Yusuf, Andile Phehlukwayo.

Pretoria Capitals: Anrich Nortje, Miguel Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell, Josh Little, Shaun von Berg, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, Marco Marais, Will Jacks, Jimmy Neesham, Kusal Mendis, Daryn Dupavillon, Shane Dadswell, Eathan Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy.