Kane Williamson had been a part of the Durban’s Super Giants, the sister franchise of LSG, in this year’s SA20. In 79 IPL matches, while turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, Williamson made 2128 runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 125.61, including being the leading run-getter in the 2018 season.