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SA20 Season 5 Player Auction Set to Bring Thrills With Final Squad Spots Up for Grabs
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News18•07-10-2026, 17:15
SA20 Season 5 Player Auction Set to Bring Thrills With Final Squad Spots Up for Grabs
- •The SA20 Season 5 player auction takes place on Wednesday with four franchises competing for the remaining 19 available slots using a total remaining budget of USD 2.10 million.
- •Joburg Super Kings hold the largest remaining purse at USD 1.245 million, while Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have already finalized their squads.
- •Dan Nicholl will lead proceedings as auctioneer, with former Proteas cricketers Chris Morris and Neil McKenzie providing expert analysis during the event.
- •Fans around the world can watch the live stream on the official SA20 YouTube channel as well as through international broadcast partners like JioStar and Sky Sports.
- •Each team must complete a registered squad of 19 players adhering to specific overseas, South African, and Under-23 requirements during the auction process.
Key Questions Answered
Four franchises have 19 available slots left to fill to complete their squads, while Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have already finished their business.
Joburg Super Kings coach Albie Morkel heads into the auction with the biggest remaining purse at USD 1.245 million.
International fans can tune in on JioStar in India, Sky Sports in the UK, Apex in Pakistan, Fox Sports in Australia, and Willow TV in North America.
