A brand-new YesPlay Pro20 Cup trophy was unveiled at the competition's Media Day on Friday as anticipation builds towards a momentous final, where the inaugural champions will be crowned and walk away with the prestigious title.
All roads lead to the iconic YesPlay Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, 14 November, where four teams will have an opportunity to make history with both semifinals and the final match being played on the same day for the very first time.
The four captains; Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Glenton Stuurman (Dafabet Boland), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions) and George Linde (YesPlay Cobras) came together ahead of the competition's decisive final day, expressing their team’s excitement and preparations ahead of what is expected to be a tough battle after six weeks of pure cricketing excellence.
The four teams will contest two semifinals, with the Warriors taking on Boland in the opening encounter at 9:30am, followed by the Lions against the Cobras at 2pm.
The two winners will then meet in the final at 6:30pm, with the ultimate prize of R1 million awaiting and the champions’ title.
The Prize At The End Of The Journey! 🏆 A first look at the silverware that awaits the inaugural champions of the YesPlay Pro20 Cup! 🤩 #Unbreakable #DCSA #YesPlayPro20Cup https://t.co/0Nnq8dvxOZ
— Domestic Cricket South Africa (@DomesticCSA) November 13, 2026
'SPECIAL JOURNEY'
Members of the media had the opportunity to engage with the top performing players in each team, including Gavin Kaplan (Dafabet Boland), Josh Breed (YesPlay Cobras), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions) and Excellence In Performance Cap recipient Thomas Kaber (Dafabet Warriors).
Also in attendance were representatives from Cricket South Africa (CSA) and title sponsor YesPlay, reflecting on the collaborative partnership that has been central to bringing the expanded domestic T20 competition to life.
CSA Executive for Domestic Cricket, David Mokopanele, commented;
“It has been a special journey over the past six weeks, with plenty of memorable moments and exciting cricket. I would like to extend a special word of thanks to YesPlay for partnering with us. This partnership has come at the right time for domestic cricket, bringing renewed energy into our pathway.
“One of the biggest successes has been taking top-level cricket into communities and providing an important platform for our Division 2 teams to test themselves against Division 1 opposition, helping us identify areas where further development is needed.
“At CSA, we remain committed to strengthening our domestic pathway and creating more opportunities for emerging players to transition into the professional game,” said Mokopanele.
YesPlay Chief Executive Officer, Tebogo Makamo, said;
“The inaugural YesPlay Pro20 Cup has been an exciting opportunity for us to connect with cricket supporters across South Africa and contribute to the growth of the domestic game. From the quality of cricket on display to the opportunity to bring the action into communities across the country, the competition has demonstrated the value of investing in the domestic pathway.
“We are proud of what this partnership has achieved in its first season and would like to thank Cricket South Africa, the players, affiliates and supporters who have been part of this journey. As we approach the final at Newlands, we look forward to celebrating a successful inaugural competition and building on this momentum in the seasons ahead,” said Makamo.
The YesPlay Pro20 Cup one-handed catch competition is still underway, with the prize pool at R3 million.
Tickets are available at cricket.co.za and at the stadium ticket office from R30. Gates will open 8am.
The Final Four Are Confirmed! 😎 The semi-finals of the YesPlay Pro20 Cup are now set, with the match-ups locked in. 💪 Two massive clashes await, with a place in the Final up for grabs as the race for the title comes to a head. 🏆 We’ll see you on Saturday for all-out cricket at YesPlay Newlands. Get your tickets now at https://t.co/FoDC7uSMwb 🏟️ #Unbreakable #DCSA #YesPlayPro20Cup
— Domestic Cricket South Africa (@DomesticCSA) November 11, 2026