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SA20 2025 Auction: Live Updates

The SA20 cricket league, launched in 2023, has quickly become a prominent fixture in the world of T20 cricket. This South African league aims to showcase local talent while attracting international stars, creating a vibrant and competitive environment. The league features six franchises, each representing different cities across South Africa, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

SA20’s format mirrors other successful T20 leagues, with a round-robin stage followed by playoffs, culminating in a grand final. The league has been praised for its high-energy matches, strategic gameplay, and the opportunity it provides for young South African cricketers to gain exposure and experience alongside seasoned international players.

Live Updates:

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21:34 IST: Kyle Simmonds Joins Pretoria Capitals For R 175K

Kyle Simmonds becomes the last player sold in the SA20 auction as he joins Pretoria Capitals for a base price of R 175K.

21:32 IST: Doug Bracewell joins Joburg Super Kings for R 175K

Joburg Super Kings secure the signing of Doug Bracewell for a base price of R 175K.

21:28 IST: Durban’s Super Giants Buy Shamar Joseph For R 425K

Shamar Joseph becomes the first bowler to get sold in the express auction, joining Durban’s Super Giants for R 425K.

21:24 IST: Pretoria Capitals Buy Evin Lewis For R 1.5 Million

Evin Lewis becomes the first player sold in the express auction for R 1.5 Million.

20:53 IST: Dane Piedt Sold To MI Cape Town For R 175K

Dane Piedt is the first spinner to get sold and is bought by the MI Cape Town.

20:48 IST: Shamar Joseph Goes Unsold

No luck for West Indian pacer Shamar Joseph as he goes unsold in the SA20 auction.

20:46 IST: Richard Gleeson Sold To Sunrisers Eastern Cape For R 2.3 Million

Sunrisers Eastern Cape buy fast bowler Richard Gleeson for a whopping price tag of R 2.3 Million.

20:43 IST: Okuhle Cele Bought By Sunrisers Eastern Cape For R 175K

Okuhle Cele is sold to Sunrisers Eastern Cape for a base price of R 175K.

20:41 IST: Josh Little Goes Unsold

In a shocking turn of events, Josh Little went unsold in the SA20 auction.

29:39 IST: Joburg Super Kings Buy Evan Jones

Joburg Super Kings picked up consecutive all-rounders for a base price of R 175K

20:36 IST: Wihan Lubbe Sold To Joburg Super Kings For R 175K

Joburg Super Kings sign Wihan Lubbe for a base price of R 175K

20:26 IST: Rubin Hermann Goes To Paarl Royals For R 175K

Rubin Hermann becomes the first wicket-keeper to get sold today and joins Paarl Royals.

20:22 IST: Pretoria Capitals Buy Marques Ackerman For R 800K

Marques Ackerman looked like he was going to go unsold but soon a bidding war between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals ensued which saw the player go to Pretoria Capitals for R 800K.

20:16 IST: Temba Bavuma Goes Unsold

Another big name to go unsold in the auction was South African star, Temba Bavuma.

20:15 IST: Evin Lewis Goes Unsold

The West Indian batsman had a base price of R 1.5 Million and went unsold. 

20:14 IST: MI Cape Town Buy Colin Ingram For R 175K

MI Cape Town purchase consecutive players, bagging Colin Ingram for R175K.

20:13 IST: Reeza Hendricks Is Sold To MI Cape Town For R 4.3 Million

𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 💸

Reeza Hendricks goes to @MICapeTown for R4.3 million #BetwaySA20Auction pic.twitter.com/THAv2JF3dW

— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) October 1, 2024

MI Cape Town participated in a bidding war against Pretoria Capitals before finally purchasing the player for R 4.3 Million.

15:25 IST: 19 Slots Remain To Be Filled

A maximum of 19 players can be selected in the SA20 2025 auction.  These are the maxium slots available for the six teams. Six of these will be Rookie players, which is a compulsory pick introduced from this year. Team by team breakdown of remaining slots is:

• Sunrisers Eastern Cape (R 2.845 Million remaining): 2 slots (Max 2 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot
• Durban’s Super Giants (R 2.35 Million remaining): 1 slot (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot
• Pretoria Capitals (R 4.575 Million remaining): 3 slots (Max 3 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot
• MI Cape Town (R 8.275 Million remaining): 3 slots (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot
• Joburg Super Kings (R 3.925 Million remaining): 3 slots (Max 2 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot
• Paarl Royals (R 11.95 Million remaining): 1 slot (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot

When Is The SA20 Auction 2025 Going To Take Place?

The SA20 auction is scheduled to take place on 1st October 2024, in Cape Town. Player registration for the auction ended on 6th September, and the final players list has been finalised. The auction will start at 20:00 Indian Standard Time (IST).

Where To Watch?

The SA20 auction will be shown live on SuperSport in South Africa. However, the live stream will also be available globally on the SA20 Official YouTube Channel. All Teams are required to have a squad consisting of a minimum of ten South African players, a maximum of seven foreigners, and an additional new Rookie player who must be South African. These are the requirements of the 19-player squad for the SA20 auction.

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