Will Jacks in SA20 2027: MI Cape Town signing, stats and fixtures
Will Jacks has joined MI Cape Town for Betway SA20 Season 5 in 2027. The England batting all-rounder is an announced pre-signing after three playing seasons with Pretoria Capitals. He brings a completed SA20 record of 740 runs and 13 wickets in 27 matches. His 2027 team is confirmed before the 7 October 2026 player auction; his match appearances will be known once the season begins.
| Will Jacks at a glance | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| SA20 2027 team | MI Cape Town |
| Season 5 signing status | Pre-signed before the auction |
| Previous SA20 team | Pretoria Capitals (played 2023, 2024 and 2025) |
| Role | Right-handed batting all-rounder; right-arm off-spin |
| New home venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| MI Cape Town captain | Rashid Khan |
Which SA20 team does Will Jacks play for in 2027?
MI Cape Town signed Will Jacks ahead of Season 5, and the league lists him among the club’s pre-signings. Pretoria Capitals list him as not retained. His move is therefore confirmed before the October 2026 auction: he is not an unsigned player waiting for a bid. MI Cape Town still has other squad places to fill, so check the MI Cape Town team page and SA20 2027 squads for subsequent changes.
Jacks previously played his SA20 home matches at Centurion for Pretoria. MI Cape Town’s home matches are at Newlands, under captain Rashid Khan and coach Robin Peterson. The Season 5 squad already includes Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada and Nicholas Pooran. None of those squad listings confirms a batting order or playing XI for a particular fixture.
What happened to Will Jacks in SA20 2026?
Jacks was retained in Pretoria’s initial Season 4 squad, but the league’s later updated squad list says Shai Hope replaced him. He has no completed 2026 match row in the official SA20 player statistics. That is why a career table for Jacks should jump from his 2025 Pretoria figures to his upcoming 2027 MI Cape Town season. It should not assign Hope’s 2026 performances to Jacks or count a 2026 playing season for him.
What are Will Jacks’ SA20 runs and wickets?
Across his three completed playing seasons for Pretoria Capitals, Jacks made 740 runs, hit 49 sixes and took 13 wickets. In 2023, he scored 270 runs in seven matches at a 201.49 strike rate. His standout 2024 innings was 101 off 42 balls against Durban’s Super Giants, with nine sixes; he also took 2/18 in that game. The league describes it as its fastest century. His last playing season, 2025, produced 225 runs and four wickets.
| Playing season | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Sixes | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pretoria Capitals | 7 | 270 | 92 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 | Pretoria Capitals | 10 | 245 | 101 | 18 | 6 |
| 2025 | Pretoria Capitals | 10 | 225 | 64 | 12 | 4 |
| Completed total | Pretoria Capitals | 27 | 740 | 101 | 49 | 13 |
His MI Cape Town totals will start only after he plays. The official 2027 player profile’s zero row is a placeholder for the upcoming season, not a score from a completed match.
When is MI Cape Town’s first SA20 2027 match?
MI Cape Town’s first scheduled fixture is against Joburg Super Kings at Newlands on Wednesday, 20 January 2027. Play is set for 5:30 pm SAST, equivalent to 8:30 pm PKT and 9:00 pm IST. For the matchup with his former club, MI Cape Town visit Pretoria Capitals at Centurion on 12 February, then host them at Newlands on 14 February. Those are team fixtures; Jacks’ selection is not yet confirmed. See the full Season 5 schedule.
Will Jacks SA20 2027 FAQs
Is Will Jacks playing for Pretoria Capitals in 2027? No. Pretoria lists him as not retained, while MI Cape Town lists him as a Season 5 pre-signing.
Will Will Jacks enter the 7 October 2026 SA20 auction? No. MI Cape Town confirmed his move before the auction.
Why are there no 2026 SA20 runs for Will Jacks? The league’s updated Season 4 squad says Shai Hope replaced him. His most recent completed SA20 playing season was 2025.
How many runs has Will Jacks scored in the SA20? He scored 740 runs in 27 matches for Pretoria Capitals across 2023, 2024 and 2025. MI Cape Town’s 2027 matches have not begun.
