This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the batting and bowling milestones and records established during the inaugural season of South Africa’s premier T20 league in 2023.
Most Runs in SA20 in 2023
| Player | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (PR) | 11 | 391 | 70 | 39.10 | 132.54 | 0/4 | 36/13 |
| Faf du Plessis (JSK) | 10 | 369 | 113* | 41.00 | 147.60 | 1/2 | 36/14 |
| Aiden Markram (SEC) | 12 | 366 | 100 | 33.27 | 127.97 | 1/1 | 29/12 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (DSG) | 9 | 363 | 104* | 60.50 | 164.25 | 1/3 | 26/17 |
| Quinton de Kock | 9 | 271 | 78 | 30.11 | 151.39 | 0/3 | 26/16 |
| Will Jacks (PC) | 7 | 270 | 92 | 38.57 | 201.49 | 0/3 | 26/19 |
| Leus du Plooy (JSK) | 8 | 249 | 81* | 62.25 | 137.56 | 0/2 | 27/7 |
| Adam Rossington (SEC) | 10 | 246 | 72 | 27.33 | 166.21 | 0/2 | 30/13 |
| Rassie van der Dussen (MICT) | 10 | 243 | 51 | 30.37 | 122.11 | 0/1 | 20/9 |
| Reeza Hendricks (JSK) | 10 | 239 | 96 | 23.90 | 108.63 | 0/1 | 25/7 |
Key Insights on Leading Run Scorers in SA20 2023
Top Batting Milestones and Century Makers in SA20 2023
Jos Buttler finished the inaugural edition as the top run-getter, aggregating 391 runs across 11 innings for the Paarl Royals.
Faf du Plessis secured the second spot with 369 runs and etched his name in history by scoring the first-ever century in the league.
The highest individual score of the season was an unbeaten 113 runs from 58 balls, crafted by Faf du Plessis for Joburg Super Kings (JSK) against Durban’s Super Giants (DSG).
Heinrich Klaasen (104*) and Aiden Markram (100) were the only other batters to register centuries during the 2023 season.
Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen shared the record for the most fifty-plus scores in the season, with each recording four such totals.
Best Strike Rates and Boundary Records in the First Edition
Will Jacks recorded the highest strike rate of the tournament (minimum 20 balls faced), scoring 270 runs at a massive rate of 201.49.
The record for the most sixes (check overall list here) in the 2023 season belonged to Will Jacks, who cleared the ropes 19 times for the Pretoria Capitals (PC).
Jos Buttler and Faf du Plessis were the leading boundary hitters in terms of fours, finishing with 36 each.
Heinrich Klaasen stood out as the only player to maintain a batting average above 50 while simultaneously striking at over 150.
Leading Batting Averages and Captaincy Performance Stats
David Miller accumulated the most runs without registering a single half-century, scoring 227 runs for Paarl Royals, with a top score of 42 against MI Cape Town.
Matthew Breetzke of DSG achieved the highest batting average of the season, finishing at 62.50 after scoring 125 runs in four innings.
Faf du Plessis set the benchmark for leadership from the front, with his 369 runs being the most by any captain in the first season.
Most Wickets in SA20 2023
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling (Innings) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W/5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roelof van der Merwe (SEC) | 9 | 20 | 6/20 | 9.55 | 5.61 | 10.20 | 1/1 |
| Anrich Nortje (PC) | 11 | 20 | 3/12 | 13.25 | 6.18 | 12.85 | 0/0 |
| Gerald Coetzee (JSK) | 9 | 17 | 4/24 | 13.52 | 8.07 | 10.05 | 1/0 |
| Eathan Bosch (PC) | 12 | 15 | 3/12 | 21.40 | 8.02 | 16.00 | 0/0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin (PR) | 10 | 14 | 3/14 | 18.21 | 6.45 | 16.92 | 0/0 |
| Adil Rashid (PC) | 10 | 14 | 2/15 | 19.64 | 7.50 | 15.71 | 0/0 |
| James Neesham (PC) | 12 | 14 | 3/7 | 17.92 | 8.27 | 13.00 | 0/0 |
| Sisanda Magala (SEC) | 11 | 14 | 2/22 | 24.00 | 8.68 | 16.57 | 0/0 |
| Evan Jones (PR) | 9 | 13 | 4/32 | 20.84 | 9.23 | 13.53 | 1/0 |
| Ottneil Baartman (SEC) | 6 | 12 | 3/45 | 16.91 | 10.15 | 10.00 | 0/0 |
Key Insights on Leading Wicket Takers in SA20 2023
Record Breaking Individual Bowling Performances
Roelof van der Merwe and Anrich Nortje picked up the joint-most wickets in SA20 2023, finishing with 20 wickets each.
The duo of Roelof and Nortje share the record for the most wickets taken in a single SA20 season.
Roelof van der Merwe delivered the best bowling figures in the inaugural season, returning with 6 for 20 against DSG.
The 6 for 20 spell by Roelof stands as the best bowling figures in SA20 history.
Roelof van der Merwe also maintained the best bowling average of the season, taking his wickets at an average of 9.55 in 10 innings (minimum 30 balls bowled).
Top Wicket Taking Milestones and Hauls
Roelof van der Merwe recorded two four-wicket hauls, including his six-wicket haul, which was the joint-most in the season.
JSK’s Aaron Phangiso also achieved two four-wicket hauls, sharing the season lead with Roelof.
Other notable bowlers to record a four-wicket haul during the season included Gerald Coetzee (4/24), Olly Stone (4/28), Evan Jones (4/32), and Lizaad Williams (4/36). See who is currently leading the overall wicket-takers list in the tournament here.
Efficiency and Impact Bowling Statistics
Aiden Markram produced the best bowling returns among captains, claiming 11 wickets in 10 innings during the 2023 season.
Reeza Hendricks of JSK recorded the lowest economy rate of the season, conceding just 3.20 runs per over in five overs, although he did not pick up a wicket (minimum 30 balls bowled).
Kyle Simmonds registered the lowest bowling strike rate, taking six wickets in three innings at a strike rate of nine for JSK (minimum 30 balls bowled).
Complete SA20 Stats
Most Runs
Most Wickets
Highest Individual Scores
Centuries List
Most Fifties
Fastest Fifties
Most Sixes (Player – Overall)
Most Sixes (Player – Innings)
Most Sixes (Teams – Overall)
Best Bowling Figures
Highest Team Totals
Lowest Team Totals Successfully Defended
