CEO Pholetsi Moseki says CSA wants to launch a women’s version of the SA20 following the Proteas Women’s run to the Women’s ODI World Cup final.

The Proteas Women became the first senior South African team – men or women – to play in an ODI World Cup final, losing to hosts India by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Women’s cricket in South Africa has been professional for three seasons, following the launch of the domestic women’s league during the 2023-24 season.

Moseki believes the next step in the women’s game is the creation of a professional T20 franchise competition to mirror the men’s SA20.

“Thanks to the government for assisting us in launching the professional women’s domestic league even earlier than we had planned,” Moseki told SportsBoom.co.za. “I think it’s one of the things that I’m most grateful for – that we were able to launch a professional women’s league, and we’ve got over 60 players now who are playing full-time. That has done wonders for our pathway.”

“So, what’s next? We need to ensure that we sort out the issue of SA20 for women. It’s one of the things that we’re going to seriously be looking at. I think for me, that’s the next step. It’s the natural progression that we ensure that as soon as possible.”

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Moseki said CSA would look to launch the tournament after the next edition of the men’s SA20, with discussions already planned with the league’s board.

“So, hopefully, the next edition after this, we can actually also launch SA20 for women. It’s something that we’re going to be discussing with the SA20 board. But I know they’re going to be able to support something like that,” he said.

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