Pretoria Capitals name ‘true T20 artist’ replacement after losing another England recruit to ‘untimely injury’ ahead of SA20

Craig Overton cricketEngland's Craig Overton moved from the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the Pretoria Capitals for season four of the SA20.

England seamer Craig Overton has withdrawn from the Pretoria Capitals’ squad for season four of the SA20.

Overton represented the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 before moving to the Pretoria Capitals ahead of season four.

“An untimely injury rules Craig Overton out of the upcoming SA20 season. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Well see you back stronger, Craig,” read a statement from the Capitals.

Tymal Mills joins us as the replacement for Craig. A true T20 artist, we can’t wait to see those scorching yorkers and clever changes of pace.”

The Capitals, who have also lost England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood to injury, will be captained by Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj this season.

They have several other overseas players in the squad, including West Indies duo Shai Hope and Andre Russell – and England pair Jordan Cox and Will Smeed.

The Sunrisers are the most successful team in the history of the SA20 with two titles. Season four of the SA20 is scheduled to start on 26 December 2025. MI Cape Town are the reigning champions.

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Updated Pretoria Capitals squad

  1. Andre Russell
  2. Shai Hope
  3. Sherfane Rutherford
  4. Keshav Maharaj
  5. Lungi Ngidi
  6. Dewald Brevis
  7. Lizaad Williams
  8. Jordan Cox
  9. Codi Yusuf
  10. Connor Esterhuizen
  11. Tymal Mills
  12. Bryce Parsons
  13. Gideon Peters
  14. Junaid Dawood
  15. Will Smeed
  16. Meeka-eel Prince
  17. Bayanda Majola
  18. Wihan Lubbe
  19. Sibonelo Makhanya
  20. Daniel Smith
  21. Keith Dudgeon

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