Established in 2018 by Cricket South Africa, the Mzansi Super League was one of the most exciting T20 cricket competitions in the world.
Only two editions of the MSL T20 competition were played in 2018 and 2019 before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The league consisted of six teams and attracted superstar players from around the world, including Chris Gayle, Rashid Khan, Dwayne Bravo, Dale Steyn, Jason Roy, and AB De Villiers.
MSL T20 Teams
The MSL T20 competition featured six teams from major South African cities:
- Tshwane Spartans
- Jozi Stars
- Nelson Mandela Bay Giants
- Durban Heat
- Cape Town Blitz
- Paarl Rocks
The Jozi Stars became the inaugural champions in 2018, defeating the Cape Town Blitz by 8 wickets, and the Paarl Rocks became the second edition champions in 2019 by defeating the Tshwane Spartans by 8 wickets.
Why was the Mzansi Super League such a loved competition?
The Mzansi Super League brought together some of the most exciting cricket stars in the world for an action-packed season of T20 cricket.
Although it only lasted two editions, it was also extremely popular with South African punters.
The team at Betseeker.co.za said that it was the most popular form of cricket betting in South Africa over its two editions, and the best betting sites in South Africa would feature hundreds of betting markets for every match. Betseeker provides free expert cricket predictions and T20 predictions for South African punters.
The excitement of the game, combined with the excitement of placing a bet, made the MSL T20 competition a must-watch for South African sports fans.