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.
One of the standout aspects of SA20 is its commitment to community engagement and development. The league organises various grassroots programs and initiatives aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting cricket at the grassroots level. This focus on development ensures a sustainable future for South African cricket. Such a league is very important for the development of cricket in a country. The addition of the new rookie slot will also see young South African players get more chances to try and prove their worth to the world.
With its blend of local flair and international expertise, SA20 has not only boosted the popularity of cricket in South Africa but also contributed to the global T20 landscape. Fans eagerly anticipate each season, making it a must-watch event in the cricketing calendar.
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).
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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Team | Remaining Purse (South African Rand) | Remaining Slots |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape | R 2.845 Million | 2 (Max 2 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
Durban’s Super Giants | R 2.35 Million | 1 (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
Pretoria Capitals | R 4.575 Million | 3 (Max 3 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
MI Cape Town | R 8.275 Million | 3 (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
Joburg Super Kings | R 3.925 Million | 3 (Max 2 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
Paarl Royals | R 11.95 Million | 1 (Max 1 Overseas) + 1 Rookie Slot |
The renowned auctioneer Richard Madley will return to conduct the SA20 auction in 2024. He has been known for his brilliant work conducting various Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions from their inception in 2008 to 2018.
Richard Madley is Back as Auctioneer For SA20 Season 3 Player Auction 🔥
Auction on 1st October pic.twitter.com/wQ0TX1e5j0
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) September 19, 2024
League Commissioner Graeme Smith spoke about Richard Madley making a return to conduct the SA20 auction. He said:
“We’re delighted to have Richard back on board for the Betway SA20 Season 3 auction. His passion and professionalism bring an extra layer of excitement to the auction process, and we can’t wait to see the drama unfold on 1st October.”
The SA20 auction has some very interesting players taking part in it and the world is waiting patiently to see how the action unfolds on 1st October.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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