Graeme Smith Shares Diwali Greetings With Cricket Fans

Former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith extended Diwali greetings to fans and the wider cricket community through a message shared on social media. The Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja is being celebrated on November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. In a message posted on the official SA20 Instagram account, Smith said: "Wishing our cricket family a joyful Diwali. May the festival of lights bring happiness, success and many wonderful moments to you and your loved ones."

Recently, SA20 launched its Season 5 campaign, building excitement for the milestone edition of South Africa's premier T20 league, which will run from January 17 to February 21, 2027.

The festivities will begin at St George's Park in Gqeberha, where three-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season's final on January 17.

South Africa's summer cricket festival will then travel to Paarl, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, featuring an action-packed opening week.

Following the opening week, Mondays will be designated as rest days, while weekends will feature double-headers, giving fans a full day of cricket and entertainment.

As part of the Season 5 launch, tickets have also gone on sale, with prices starting from USD 3 for selected opening fixtures and frenzy-ticket categories. Tickets for the playoffs and the final on February 21 are also available.

Fans can purchase tickets through the official SA20 website, while stadium ticket offices are scheduled to open from November 15, 2026.

Season 5 will conclude with the final at Newlands in Cape Town on February 21, 2027.

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