SA20 2025 auction: Decoding full list of players sold
What's the story
The third SA20 player auction took place in Cape Town on Tuesday, with six franchise teams finalizing their squads for the upcoming 2025 season. The league received over 580 applications for the remaining 13 slots and six Rookie draft picks. A total of 188 players from South Africa and around the world registered for the auction, which was conducted by renowned auctioneer Richard Madley. Here are further details.
Top bid
Hendricks secured by MI Cape Town for R4.3 million
South African opener Reeza Hendricks emerged as the highest earner at the auction, with MI Cape Town securing his services for a staggering R4.3 million. Previously a player for Joburg Super Kings, Hendricks was at the center of an intense bidding war between MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals. The Newlands-based team eventually won this contest, adding him to their squad for the upcoming season.
High earners
Gleeson and Lewis among other top earners
England pacer Richard Gleeson and West Indies batter Evin Lewis were also among the top earners at the auction. Gleeson was secured by Sunrisers Eastern Cape for R2.3 million, while Lewis joined Pretoria Capitals for R1.5 million. Other players who found teams include Colin Ingram (MI Cape Town - R175,000), Marques Ackerman (Pretoria Capitals - R800,000), Rubin Hermann (Paarl Royals - R175,000), and Wihan Lubbe (Joburg Super Kings - R175,000).
Rookie draft
Rookie segment highlights young cricketing talent
The auction also featured a Rookie segment that drew significant attention. Tristan Luus (MI Cape Town) and Dewan Marais (Paarl Royals), both of whom participated in the ICC U19 Men's World Cup earlier this year, were drafted at the auction. The third season of the competition is set to commence in just 100 days when defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape face off against MI Cape Town at St George's Park in Gqeberha on January 9, 2025.
Sold
List of players sold
Colin Ingram - MI Cape Town - R175 000 Reeza Hendricks - MI Cape Town - R4.3 million Marques Ackerman - Pretoria Capitals - R800 000 Rubin Hermann - Paarl Royals - R175 000 Wihan Lubbe - Joburg Super Kings - R175 000 Evan Jones - Joburg Super Kings - R175 000 Okuhle Cele - Sunrisers Eastern Cape - R175 000 Richard Gleeson - Sunrisers Eastern Cape - R2.3 million Dane Piedt - MI Cape Town - R175 000
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List of players sold (2)
Evin Lewis - Pretoria Capitals - R1.5 million, Shamar Joseph - Durban's Super Giants - R425 000, Doug Bracewell - Joburg Super Kings - R175 000 and Kyle Simmonds - Pretoria Capitals - R175 000.