SA20 Auction: International Stars Gather for Season 3

The stage is set for the SA20 auction, taking place in Cape Town on October 1. The third edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league promises to be exciting, featuring 75 international stars alongside 115 local players.

Global Talent

Notable international players participating in the auction include:

• Naseem Shah (Pakistan)
• Shamar Joseph (West Indies)
• Josh Little (Ireland)
• Saqib Mahmood (England)
• Qais Ahmad (Afghanistan)
• Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Franchise Teams

Six franchise teams will compete in SA20 2025:

1. Durban’s Super Giants
2. Joburg Super Kings
3. MI Cape Town
4. Pretoria Capitals
5. Paarl Royals
6. Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Squads Ahead of Auction

Each team has already secured key players:

• Durban’s Super Giants: Brandon King, Quinton De Kock, Kane Williamson
• Joburg Super Kings: Faf Du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow
• MI Cape Town: Rashid Khan, Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada
• Pretoria Capitals: Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham, Liam Livingstone
• Paarl Royals: David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sam Hain
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram, Zak Crawley, Roelof van der Merwe

Clash of Leagues

SA20 2025 will commence on January 9, coinciding with Australia’s Big Bash League, UAE’s ILT20, and New Zealand’s Super Smash.

Commissioner’s Optimism

Graeme Smith, SA20 commissioner, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming edition, stating, “Some of the biggest names on the international T20 circuit have already signed up for season 3.”

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