Sa20 auctionSet for September 9, 2025 in Johannesburg, promises one of the most competitive dialect wars in the small but exciting history of the league. With 541 players in the auction pool and only 84 slots available in six franchisees, the upcoming draft will shape the diarrhea for Season 4 of South Africa’s Premier T20 competition.
SA20: squad rules and auction format
The League has introduced the updated squad rules for season 4:
- Squad size: 19 players, including a wildcard signing (not under salary cap).
- Foreign quota: Maximum 7 per squad.
- Local requirement: Minimum 11 South African Players.
- U23 Rules: At least 2 under -23 cricketers per team.
- Match Right (RTM) Card: The newly introduced, allows teams to re -signs already issued players, subject to retention range.
With these rules in playing, the franchise will have to balance between local depth and global firepower.
Sa20 auction season 4: Prior-signs and protests
Each team was allowed to maintain or sign six players (maximum three domestic and three foreigners) before the auction. There is a look at notable tricks here:
MI Cape Town maintained George Linde, Ryan Ricelton and Corbin Bosch (South African), as well as foreign stars Nicolas Gariban, Rashid Khan And Trent Bowlt. His wildcard slot went to Kagiso Rabada, leading to a malignant bowling attack.
Kavaya Maran’s Sunrisers Eastern Cape made a bold call Release his two -time title winner captain Aiden MarkramInstead, he maintained Triston Stabs and Marco Jansen, while the foreign signatures Joni Bairstow and Adam Milne obtained.
SA20 auction season 4: players list to go under the hammer
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SA20 Auction Season 4: Purse Details and Team Slot
| Team | Purse balance | Slot left |
|---|---|---|
| Super Giants of Durban | R 29.50 million (INR 14.79 crore) | 15 |
| Jobberg Super Kings | R 21.50 million (INR 10.78 crore) | 14 |
| Mi cape town | R 11.50 million (INR 5.76 crore) | 12 |
| Parl Royals | R 14.50 million (INR 7.27 crore) | 13 |
| Pretoria capitals | R 32.50 million (INR 16.30 crore) | 16 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | R 21.50 million (INR 10.78 crore) | 14 |
