SA20 2025: 5 Pace Bowlers Who Will Look to Impress Before IPL 2025

Check out the top 5 pace bowlers in SA20 2025 who look to impress before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Catch their performances in the South Africa T20 league.

The SA20 2025 is going to host some of the best cricketing talent from around the world, where players will be given a platform to prove their skills before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Among these, the pace bowlers will be at the forefront as teams seek to identify match-winners for the highly competitive IPL matches. Here are five pace bowlers who will look to make a mark in SA20 2025.

Gerald Coetzee: Joburg Super Kings

Young and promising, Gerald Coetzee made an immediate impact with his pace and bounce. He was brought by Gujarat Titans for ₹2.4 crore in the mega auction of IPL 2025 after an impressive IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024.

Coetzee will represent Joburg Super Kings in SA20, 2025, and looks forward to sharpening his skills and proving that he is among the brightest talents in South Africa. With ability in early strikes and at death, he is one to watch for.

Kwena Maphaka: Paarl Royals

Another South African pacer who has caught the eye of IPL franchises is the rising star Kwena Maphaka. At 18 years of age, Maphaka has already shown glimpses of his potential. Though his IPL debut with the Mumbai Indians in 2024 was limited, the Rajasthan Royals bid ₹1.5 crore and brought him during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

This will be Maphaka’s debut season with the Paarl Royals in SA20 2025, and he will surely have the big-stage opportunity to flaunt his abilities and prove to everybody that he really is one of South Africa’s most promising pacer bowlers.

Anrich Nortje: Pretoria Capitals

Anrich Nortje of South Africa has been a big name because of his raw pace and late swing, which can be called a nightmare to some of the players in the game. Nortje is seen as a significant game-changer for the Pretoria Capitals, as his T20 records are a proud 180 wickets in 142 matches, with an economy rate of 7.8.

Nortje had been bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹6.5 crore in the IPL 2025 and clearly reflected his real worth in the T20 circuit. His performance in the SA20 will be followed keenly as he looks to continue in fine fit and physical condition before the IPL. The Pretoria Capitals fans are hoping for a well-remembered performance from him in this season of SA20.

Kagiso Rabada: MI Cape Town

Kagiso Rabada has continued to lead T20 cricket by his express pace and pinpoint accuracy. The South African fast bowler has represented MI Cape Town in SA20 since the tournament’s inaugural season and has been a regular performer for the franchise.

The price Rabada has managed to secure at the IPL 2025 mega auction is ₹10.75 crore, and he will join the Gujarat Titans. He is likely to spearhead the attack for his new franchise in the IPL as well after putting in the desired performances in SA20 2025.

Nuwan Thushara: MI Cape Town

Nuwan Thushara is a Sri Lankan seamer who brings something different to the table with his deceptive variations and control. Thushara played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 and was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹1.6 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.

SA20 2025 Thushara, who shall now wear the MI Cape Town jersey, hopes to make a big and consistent performance at the tournament, which will secure a position as the key role bowler to play for the team RCB at the IPL in the year 2025.

SA20 2025 is more than just another T20 league. It is the proving ground for players who look to shine bright in the Indian Premier League. Five pace bowlers, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada, and Nuwan Thushara, will be hoping to make an impact with outstanding performances in a highly competitive tournament with high stakes.