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Cricket enthusiasts, get ready for the SA20 2024 mini-auction, set to unfold in Johannesburg on September 27. The excitement is palpable as teams prepare to secure their star players and rising talents for the upcoming season.
The Lowdown on the Auction:
- On September 27, 2023, the SA20 mini-auction will take center stage, with a total of 21 slots up for grabs, including six reserved for rookie players.
- Each team must maintain a squad size of 19, featuring a minimum of ten South African players, up to seven overseas players, and a budding rookie.
- Teams are armed with an additional R5.1 million, boosting their budget to R39.1 million compared to the previous season.
Notable Highlights:
- Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape bid farewell to Roelof van der Merwe, the joint-leading wicket-taker last season.
- Paarl Royals introduce the youngest player in the league, 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka, a left-arm seamer from Johannesburg.
- Most teams retain their core players from the inaugural season, ensuring continuity and experience.
- Pretoria Capitals hold the largest purse at R9.737 million and aim to sign five players, potentially including four overseas stars.
- Durban’s Super Giants need just two players and boast a purse of R1.675 million.
Wildcard Intrigue:
- Four teams—Super Giants, Capitals, Royals, and Joburg Super Kings—have the wildcard option to pick new players.
- The wildcard players’ salaries are separate from the team purse.
The Road Ahead:
- The auction promises intense bidding wars as teams strive to craft winning combinations.
- The league’s popularity is soaring, with fans eagerly anticipating another thrilling season.
Watch the Action Unfold:
- Stay tuned for live updates on the SA20 2024 mini-auction.
- Follow the action on September 27 as cricket’s brightest stars find their new homes.
Cricket fever is set to reach new heights as the SA20 2024 mini-auction approaches. Don’t miss a single moment of the action as teams build their dream squads for a season filled with excitement, drama, and outstanding performances!
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