Dinesh Karthik is set to become the first Indian to feature in the SA20 franchise league when he turns out for Paarl Royals against defending champion Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.
The Royals will be led by David Miller and includes international stars such as Joe Root, Lungi Ngidi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
The third season of the SA20 will be Karthik’s first tournament since he announced his retirement from Indian cricket in June last year. The retirement enabled his participation in SA20 since only retired Indian players are allowed to play in overseas franchise leagues.
Here is how you can watch Dinesh Karthik in action in SA20:
When will the match be held?
The match between Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be held on Saturday, January 11.
Where will the match be held?
The match between Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be held at Boland Park, Paarl.
When will the match start?
The match between Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will begin at 4:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the match live?
The match between Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Sports18 2. The match will also be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
PAARL ROYALS SQUAD
Mitchell van Buuren, Sam Hain, David Miller (captain), Joe Root, Dewan Marais, Dayyaan Galiem, Dunith Wellalage, Codi Yusuf, Andile Phehlukwayo, Rubin Hermann, Dinesh Karthik, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Eshan Malinga, Kwena Maphaka, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi.