SCHOOLS SA20 has announced Switch Energy Drink as its title partner. The partnership takes effect with the launch of Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2 this weekend, which will see 630 boys’ and girls’ schools competing for national honours in South African schools T20 cricket.
Switch continues to strengthen its presence in South Africa’s domestic T20 pipeline, following its recently announced three-year agreement as the official energy drink of SA20.
The inaugural edition of Schools SA20 took place in 2024, where Gauteng’s Steyn City School claimed the girls’ title and Western Cape’s Bishops Diocesan College were crowned boys’ champions during an action-packed Finals Week in Pretoria.
SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said, “The inaugural season of Schools SA20 was a resounding success and we are incredibly proud to welcome Switch Energy Drink as the title partner for Volume 2. Volume 1 of the competition has already witnessed a number of success stories. The girls’ player of the tournament Karabo Meso is heading to the Women’s World Cup in India next month with the Proteas women, while Bayanda Majola and JJ Basson, who both featured for their schools during the competition last season, have been signed up by Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals for Season 4 of SA20.”
Switch CEO Christian Wentzel added, “Switch is proud to extend our partnership with the SA20 family by becoming title partner of the Switch Schools SA20. We believe in uplifting the youth and there is no better way to do this than by backing young talent who will one day light up stadiums in South Africa and around the world.”
