SA20 opens auction registration as four franchises seek players
The SA20 Season 5 auction registration opened on August 24 and runs until September 14, with the auction set for October 7. Players who register can also serve as mid-tournament replacements. Across the six franchises, 19 roster slots remain unfilled; Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have completed their 19-player squads, while Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape still need players. Budgets vary widely, from Joburg's USD 1.29 million to Pretoria's USD 91,500. The season begins January 17, 2027 at St George's Park and concludes February 21, 2027 at Newlands.
Player registration closes September 14 ahead of the October 7 auction
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The league opened a three-week registration window for the auction running from August 24 to September 14. Two franchises have full squads and four will buy players at the October 7 auction. The season then starts on January 17, 2027 and…
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