The SA20 2025 Auction held in Cape Town to finalize player transfers ahead of the upcoming season. Six (6) franchises improved their squads ahead of the scheduled competition next year. Next season’s SA20 will begin on January 9, 2025 and see hundreds of registered players lock horns to secure the coveted title.
How Many Slots Were Open at the Auction?
13 slots were open at the SA10 2025 auction which allowed participating franchises pick players from 188 registered cricketers. Competition for players at auction was fierce among franchises as each team looked to strengthen their roster.
Who Led the SA20 2025 Auction?
Legendary auctioneer Richard Madley led this auction and separated players according to categories. The auction saw players divided by wicketkeepers, batters, spinners, pacers, and all-rounders. Madley was the Indian Premier League’s main auctioneer for several seasons and brings his vast experience to South Africa’s top T20 franchise competition.
Which Cricketer Cost More at the SA20 2025 Auction?
South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks fetched more value than other cricketers at auction. He went to MI Cape Town for R 4.3million after a bidding war ensued with other franchises. MI Cape Town also secured the services of Colin Ingram and Dane Piedt for R 150,000 each.
The Cape Town franchise aims to strengthen their lineup ahead of a challenging campaign. They already have skilled cricketers like Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, and Ben Stokes in their squad.
The next most expensive player at this auction is Richard Gleeson, as he moved to Sunrisers Eastern Cape for R 2.3million. Okuhle Cele joined Gleeson at this franchise after fetching R 175,000 at auction.
Evin Lewis is the third most expensive purchase at the SA20 2025 auction with his services secured at Pretoria Capitals for R 1.5 million. Marques Ackerman (R 800,000) and Kyle Simmonds (R 175,000) also joined the Pretoria Capitals.
Shamar Joseph went to the Durban’s Super Giants for R 425,000. He is the only new player secured by Durban’s franchise at auction this season.
List of Players Sold at SA20 2025 Auction
| SN | Name of Player | Franchise | Auction Amount |
| 1. | Colin Ingram | MI Cape Town | R 175,000 |
| 2. | Dane Piedt | MI Cape Town | R 175,000 |
| 3. | Doug Bracewell | Joburg Super Kings | R 175,000 |
| 4. | Evan Jones | Joburg Super Kings | R 175,000 |
| 5. | Evin Lewis | Pretoria Capitals | R 1.5 million |
| 6. | Kyle Simmonds | Pretoria Capitals | R 175,000 |
| 7. | Marques Ackerman | Pretoria Capitals | R 800,000 |
| 8. | Okuhle Cele | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | R 175,000 |
| 9. | Reeza Hendricks | MI Cape Town | R 4.30 million |
| 10. | Richard Gleeson | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | R 2.3 million |
| 11. | Rubin Hermann | Paarl Royals | R 175,000 |
| 12. | Shamar Joseph | Durban’s Super Giants | R 425,000 |
| 13. | Wihan Lubbe | Joburg Super Kings | R 175,000 |
SA20 2025 Auction Unsold Players
Five (5) players were left unsold at SA20 2025. Cricketers with no new moves after the latest auction are:
- Joshua Little
- Kamindu Mendis
- Naseem Shah
- Temba Bavuma
- Tony de Zorzi
SA20 2025 Full Squads
Durban’s Super Giants
Brandon King, Bryce Parsons, Chris Woakes, CJ King (rookie)
Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Smith, Jon-Jon Smuts,
Junior Dala, Kane Williamson, Keshav Maharaj, Marcus Stoinis,
Matthew Breetzke, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Prenelan Subrayen,
Quinton de Kock, Shamar Joseph, and Wiaan Mulder
Joburg Super Kings
David Wiese, Devon Conway, Donovan Ferreira, Doug Bracewell,
Evan Jones, Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Imran Tahir,
Jonny Bairstow, JP King (rookie), Leus Du Plooy, Lizaad Williams,
Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Moeen Ali, Nandre Burger,
Sibonelo Makhanya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Wihan Lubbe
MI Cape Town
Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Stokes, Chris Benjamin, Colin Ingram,
Connor Esterhuizen, Corbin Bosch, Dane Piedt, Delano Potgieter,
Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara,
Rashid Khan, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton,
Thomas Kaber, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus (rookie)
Pretoria Capitals
Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Evin Lewis,
Jimmy Neesham, Keagan Lion-Cachet (rookie), Kyle Simmonds, Kyle Verreynne,
Liam Livingstone, Marques Ackerman, Migael Pretorius, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,
Rilee Rossouw, Senuran Muthusamy, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren,
Wayne Parnell, Will Jacks, Will Smeed
Paarl Royals
Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, David Miller,
Dayyaan Galiem, Dewan Marais (rookie), Dinesh Karthik, Jacob Bethell,
Joe Root, John Turner, Keith Dudgeon, Kwena Maphaka,
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Van Buuren, Mujeeb Ur Rahman,
Nqaba Peter, Rubin Hermann, Sam Hain
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Aiden Markram, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Caleb Seleka,
Craig Overton, Daniel Smith (rookie), David Bedingham, Jordan Hermann,
Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Okuhle Cele, Ottneil Baartman,
Patrick Kruger, Richard Gleeson, Roelof van der Merwe, Simon Harmer, Tom Abell, Tristan Stubbs, Zak Crawley
