Sunil Narine in SA20 2027: team, squad status and stats
Sunil Narine is retained by Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) for Betway SA20 Season 5, which begins on 17 January 2027. The West Indies spin-bowling all-rounder is already on DSG’s roster, so he is not seeking a team in the 7 October player auction. In his SA20 debut season in 2026, he took four wickets in four matches.
| Detail | Sunil Narine |
|---|---|
| Season 5 team | Durban’s Super Giants |
| Squad status | Retained before the auction |
| Role | Spin-bowling all-rounder; left-handed batter |
| Nationality | West Indies |
| DSG captain | Aiden Markram |
| Home ground | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Completed SA20 seasons | Season 4 (2026) |
Is Sunil Narine playing for Durban’s Super Giants in SA20 2027?
Narine is in Durban’s Super Giants’ confirmed pre-season squad. The league lists him among DSG’s retained players for Season 5. He was first signed ahead of Season 4 and played four SA20 matches in 2026. This is a retention for 2027, not a new pre-signing or an auction purchase. His place in any individual match’s playing XI will be decided closer to that fixture.
DSG has filled its 19-player roster ahead of the 7 October 2026 auction. See the Durban’s Super Giants team page for the team’s season overview and the Season 5 squads for other players’ current status.
What are Sunil Narine’s SA20 stats?
Narine’s completed SA20 record comes from the 2026 season with DSG. The league credits him with four wickets from four matches, a best of 2/18 and an economy rate of 5.88 runs per over. With the bat, he scored 26 runs; his highest score was 22. These are completed Season 4 figures, not Season 5 predictions.
| SA20 season | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best bowling | Bowling average | Economy | Runs | Highest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Season 4) | Durban’s Super Giants | 4 | 4 | 2/18 | 23.50 | 5.88 | 26 | 22 |
His economy is the useful figure to watch alongside his wicket tally: it describes the runs conceded per over across his 2026 spells. Four matches are a small sample, so it should not be presented as a guaranteed Season 5 return. The league’s 2027 player-profile row currently shows zero matches because the new season has not begun.
When is DSG’s first SA20 2027 match?
Durban’s Super Giants are scheduled to open away to Pretoria Capitals in Centurion on Tuesday, 19 January 2027, at 5:30 pm SAST / 8:30 pm PKT / 9:00 pm IST. DSG’s first scheduled home match is against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Kingsmead on Thursday, 21 January, also at 5:30 pm SAST. These are team fixtures, not confirmation that Narine will be selected in either playing XI. Check the full SA20 2027 schedule for subsequent matches and changes.
Sunil Narine SA20 2027 FAQs
Which team is Sunil Narine in for SA20 2027?
He is a retained Durban’s Super Giants player for Betway SA20 Season 5.
Is Sunil Narine in the 2026 SA20 player auction?
No. DSG retained him before the auction and completed its 19-player squad, so the team is not participating in the 7 October auction.
Has Sunil Narine played in SA20 before?
Yes. He made his SA20 debut with Durban’s Super Giants in the 2026 season, playing four matches.
How many SA20 wickets has Sunil Narine taken?
He took four wickets in four matches in 2026, with best figures of 2/18. His 2027 figures will begin only once Season 5 matches are played.
