SA20 Player Auction: Teenager Jason Rowles Tops Bids; Complete Squad Lists for All 6 Teams

The SA20 Player Auction for the fifth season, i.e., for the 2027 season, is done and dusted with major fireworks. All six franchises battled fiercely in the auction room to get their favorite players on board and complete their 19-player rosters. This resulted in high-profile moves, big-money signings, and a few surprise team switches.

The major highlight of the SA20 Player Auction was the signing of the 18-year-old youngster Jason Rowles, who emerged as the most expensive player of the day. Rowles got signed by the Joburg Super Kings for a record R2.9 million (approx. $174,000 USD, INR 1.7 Cr).

Key Player Movements at the SA20 Player Auctions

Joburg Super Kings (JSK): Secured West Indies legend Kieron Pollard at his base price of R1.5 million, marking his first time wearing yellow in the SA20, alongside the return of former skipper Faf du Plessis (R2.7 million) and young talent Jason Rowles.
MI Cape Town: Made an immediate splash by securing West Indies power-hitter Shimron Hetmyer for R1.5 million as the very first player sold. They also bolstered their fast bowling and all-round department by signing legendary Kiwi pacer Trent Boult and South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder (R2.6 million). However, it was surprising to see the MI Cape Town owners not raising the paddle for their all-time favorite Kieron Pollard.
Pretoria Capitals: Strengthened their batting core by acquiring key South African stars Rassie van der Dussen and national captain Temba Bavuma.

Joburg Super Kings (JSK)

Batter/Keeper: Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Matthew de Villiers, Andries Gous, Janco Smit, Jarren Bacher, Steve Stolk.
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Dayyaan Galiem.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Blessing Muzarabani, Duan Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen.
Under-23: Jason Rowles.
Wildcard: Yet to be announced.

MI Cape Town (MICT)

Batter/Keeper: Ryan Rickelton, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Reeza Hendricks, Will Jacks, Jason Smith, Daniel Smith.
All-Rounders: Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren, Lehan Botha.
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Thomas Kaber, Dane Piedt.
Under-23: Tristan Luus, Oliver Whitehead.
Wildcard: Kagiso Rabada.

Pretoria Capitals

Batter/Keeper: Phil Salt, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Short, Connor Esterhuizen, Josh Breed, Ackeem Auguste.
All-Rounders: Wihan Lubbe, Bryce Parsons, Keemo Paul.
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Lungisani Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Gideon Peters, Codi Yusuf.
Under-23: Dewald Brevis, Bayanda Majola.
Wildcard: Andre Russell.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Batter/Keeper: Tristan Stubbs (c), Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Mitchell van Buuren.
All-Rounders: Patrick Kruger, Senuran Muthusamy, Mitchell Marsh, Craig Overton, James Coles, Lewis Gregory.
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, Lutho Sipamla, Adam Milne, Rishad Hossain.
Under-23: CJ King, JP King.
Wildcard: Marco Jansen.

Paarl Royals

Batter/Keeper: Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Thomas Rew, Asa Tribe, Dan Lawrence, David Miller, Kyle Verreynne, Rubin Hermann, Keagan Lion-Cachet.
All-Rounders: Delano Potgieter, Hardus Viljoen.
Bowlers: Ottniel Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena.
Under-23: JJ Basson, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
Wildcard: Joe Root

Durban’s Super Giants (DSG)

Batter/Keeper: Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, David Bedingham, Marques Ackerman, Tony de Zorzi.
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine, Eathan Bosch, Evan Jones, Andile Simelane.
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Daryn Dupavillon, Simon Harmer, Kyle Simmonds.
Under-23: Kwena Maphaka.
Wildcard: Heinrich Klaasen.