SA20 2024 Mini-Auction: Exciting Roster Changes and Rookie Talent

SA20 Mini-Auction Date: The 2024 SA20 mini-auction is set for September 27 in Johannesburg, building anticipation among cricket fans.

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Rookie Players: Fresh, young talent will join squads as rookie players under 22 who haven't played in SA20 before.

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Team Squad Composition: Each team must maintain a squad of 19, with a minimum of 10 South African players, up to seven overseas players, and one rookie.

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Increased Budget: Teams have an extra R5.1 million, raising their budget to R39.1 million for strategic purchases.

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Notable Signings Exciting overseas signings like Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, and others promise thrilling cricket action.

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Key Player Retentions Teams have retained essential players from the inaugural season for squad continuity.

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Sunrisers' Missing Star Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will miss Roelof van der Merwe, the previous season's top wicket-taker.

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Purse Distribution: Teams like Pretoria Capitals have the biggest purse (R9.737 million) and the task of signing the most players.

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Wildcard Selections The wildcard system continues, with teams either incorporating their Season 1 wildcards or acquiring new ones for Season 2.

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Auction Broadcast The live broadcast of the auction on SuperSport offers fans a front-row seat to the excitement of player acquisitions.

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