SA20 2024 Squads: Player List of Retained Players
Published on: Aug 3, 2023 6:49 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 3, 2023 6:49 pm IST
The highly anticipated second season of the SA20 is just around the corner. After a successful inaugural edition, all six franchises are gearing up to unleash their cricketing prowess once again, and the stakes are higher than ever. Here’s Player List of Retained Players for SA20 2024.
Durban’s Supergiants Squad
Prenelan Subrayen, Quinton de Kock (C), Naveen ul Haq, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dwaine Pretorious, Keshav Maharaj, Keemo Paul, Kyle Abbott, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dilshan Madushanka, Jon-Jon Smuts, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala
Remaining Purse: R1.675 million
Slots to be filled: 3
Joburg Super Kings Squad
Gerald Coetzee, Faf du Plessis (C), Moeen Ali, David Wiese, Zahir Khan, Sam Cook, Leus Du Ploy, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Aaron Phangiso, Sibonelo Makhanya, Kyle Simmonds
Slots to be filled: 5
Remaining Purse: R6.1 million
MI Cape Town Squad
Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan (C), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Tom Banton, Rassie van der Dussen, Delanto Potgieter, Ryan Rickleton, George Linde, Beauran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Olly Stone, Grant Roelofsen, Jofra Archer (Wildcard)
Slots to be filled: 4
Remaining Purse: R5.05 million
Paarl Royals Squad
Kwena Maphaka, David Miller (C), Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungisani Ngidi, Jason Roy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin, Mitchell Van Buuren, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Codi Yusuf, Evan Jones
Slots to be filled: 4
Remaining Purse: R8.865 million
Pretoria Capitals Squad
Migael Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, Senuran Muthuswamy, Wayne Parnell (C), Theunis de Bruyn, Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, Eathan Bosch, Shane Dadswell, Corbin Bosch
Slots to be filled: 6
Remaining Purse: R9.737 million
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squad
Ottniel Baartman, Aiden Markram (C), Liam Dawson, Dawid Malan, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Brydon Carse, Simon Harmer, Temba Bavuma, Sarel Erwee, Jordan Hermann, Aya Gqamane, Adam Rossington, Tom Abell, Craig Overton (Wildcard)
Slots to be filled: 4
Remaining Purse: R1.865 million
SA 20 Auction Date and Details
With the auction scheduled for 27 September in Johannesburg, teams are preparing to bolster their squads with some of the finest talent from around the world.
The purse for the auction has received a substantial boost, with each team now having R39.1 million (US$ 2.09 million approx) to spend, an increase of R5.1 million (US$ 273,854) from the previous season. This financial boost promises an intense bidding war as franchises vie to secure the best players to bolster their chances of clinching the SA20 title.
A total of 21 slots are up for grabs in the auction, and six of these are reserved for rookie players. The inclusion of rookie players adds an exciting element to the competition, offering young and talented South African cricketers a chance to shine on the big stage. A rookie player must meet specific criteria, being a South African aged 22 or under and having not previously played in SA20.
The team composition will also play a crucial role, with each franchise required to form a squad of 19 players. Among these players, a minimum of ten must be South African, while a maximum of seven can be international players. The addition of a rookie player completes the dynamic mix of talent in each team, adding to the intrigue and unpredictability of the upcoming season.
As the countdown to the SA20 second season begins, fans, players, and franchises alike are eagerly awaiting the auction day, where cricketing dreams will come to life and new stars will be born. With intense bidding battles and the thrill of discovering young talents, the SA20 is set to enthrall cricket enthusiasts and take the sport to new heights in South Africa.