The SA20 auction 2026 turned into a blockbuster event for both Developed Bravis and Aiden Markram in Johannesburg on September 9, setting the platform for the fourth season starting on 26 December. Both Developed Brevis and Eden Markram made the SA20 history on Tuesday.
Dewald became the most expensive player in the history of Dewald Brevis SA20 after inciting him for a shocking R16.5 million in Pretoria Capital. The young South African batting sensation played an important role in the first title win of MI Cape Town last year.
Dewald Brevis SA20 creates history
He scored an incredible average of 48.5 and 291 runs at a strike rate of 184.18. His shares have since increased, the IPL for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) shines in 2025 as well as shining to the protease side in the international field. Recently, he created waves in Australia.
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Explosive batsmen have already become a domestic name in the world. Now, Developed Brevis received a reward of his talent, as Pretoria Capital beat Chennai Super Kings’ sister Franchise, Jobberg Super Kings, to secure their explosive talent for the next season.
Aiden Marcram becomes the second most expensive player of SA20
Meanwhile, South Africa’s T20I captain Aiden Markram also burnt the auction, which became the second best player in the SA20 history. Markram, who entered the auction at the base price of R500,000, began a warm bid war between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capital.
Even Sunrisers Eastern Cape used the RTM card at R12000K, but finally, Durban Super Giants won the fight with the R14 million bids leaving the jaw. Markram won two SA20 titles for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, but he will now play for Durban Super Veterans. He became the first player to violate R10 million in the SA20 auction history.
On the other hand, the protiase wicketkeeper-botter Quinton de Coke joined the Sunrisers Eastern Cape for R2.4 million, while Pretoria Capital acquired the services of Pace Spierhead Lungi NGIDI for R2.3 million, which strengthened their bowling attacks for the upcoming SA20 season.
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Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Bretzke, Devon Conway SA20 Auction 2026 among Big Buse
Additionally, Durban Super Giants have signed the Devon Conway for R325,000 and young left left pacer Quen Mafaka for R2.3 million, adding both experience and fresh talent in their squad. Sunrisers Eastern Cape has made a large-scale statement by securing the top-order batter Matthew Bretzke for R6.1 million, strengthening its batting lineup.
Jobberg Super Kings have also snatched South Africa’s highest Test scorer, Vian Mulder in R9 million. On the other hand, Pretoria Capital signed the Proteus Spin Ace Keshav Maharaj for Rit 1.7 million, adding depth and experience in its bowling attack.
300 South African and 241 with 541 players abroad, fighting for 84 open slots in six franchises, the ongoing auction becomes intense. The US forms the world’s second largest T20 league after a $ 7.37 million joint purse and a 2.31 million salary cap per team, US $ 2.31 million salary cap.
