Tony de Zorzi has joined Durban’s Super Giants following an outstanding performance in the Season 3 Qualifier. The South African batsman scored a match-winning 78 for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Centurion, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. His relocation to Durban comes as the franchise prepares for the 2027 season, following a fifth-place finish the previous season.
De Zorzi will play alongside skipper Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine, and Devon Conway as the Super Giants seek their first SA20 title. The inaugural match versus Pretoria Capitals on January 19, 2027, signals the commencement of a 10-game league stage leading up to the knockouts.
Tony de Zorzi told SA20 how important it is to get off to a good start in the tournament.
Overall, in SA20, Tony de Zorzi has played 11 games and scored 189 runs, including one half century. The left-handed hitter will attempt to use his international expertise to coach his organization in the league’s fifth season.
Centurion conditions and local expertise determine Super Giants’ approach.
Aiden Markram’s record at Centurion demonstrates the benefit of having a captain who understands the venue’s intricacies. Markram has scored 783 runs in 25 innings of T20 cricket at the stadium, averaging 43.5 and striking at 143.4. His SA20 record in Centurion is even more astounding, with an average of 55.5 and a strike rate of 150. These statistics show why De Zorzi and his teammates will rely on Markram’s experience as they prepare for the season opener.
