Five current of former Black Caps will line up in the high profile South Afircan T20 cricket league starting this week.
There are six teams which have an association with the IPL and numerous players from around the world, but without Australians who are currently in the Big Bash.
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Kane Williamson is with the Durban's Super Giants along with Quinton de Kock and Englishman Chris Woakes as two of their internationals.
The Joburg Super Kings have Doug Bracewell and Devon Conway in their side along with Faf du Plessis as their captain.
Trent Boult will be a key bowler for the MI (Mumbai Indians) Cape Town which also has Ben Stokes in its squad. Jimmy Neesham is in the Pretoria Capitals side.
The Paarl Royals contianing Joe Root and Sunrisers Eastern Cape don't have any Kiwis listed in their squad at present.
The competition starts Thursday 9 January with the Sunrisers against Cape Town.