The first cricket league in South Africa is preparing for its biggest season to date, with more than 500 confirmed players for the auction of players of season 4 of the SA20. The auction, scheduled for September 9 in Johannesburg, will see 300 South African cricket players and 241 players abroad will pass under the hammer while six franchises complete their 19-men teams for the competition from December 26, 2025. However, the auction list currently has no Indian player.The registration of this year’s players has broken records, with more than 800 cricket players entering the swimming pool, the highest in the history of four years in the tournament. After the franchise revisions, the list was refined at 541 names, reflecting both the rich national pipeline in South Africa and the growing international attraction of the tournament.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The management of the local contingent is Captain T20i Aiden Markram, joined by seven members of the T20 world team from the T20 of South Africa, notably Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottnez Baartman and Gerald Coetzee. Testing the Reglars like Kyle Verrynne, David Bingham, Woean Mulder, Lung Ngidi, Tony the Zorzi and Dan Paterson still evident.On the international level, the auction will welcome some of the biggest names in the game. The Bangladesh icon, Shakib Al Hasan, the first scorer of all time in the country and T20is sparkling holder, does not head a solid list abroad and offers to become the first Bangladesh to play in SA20. His compatriot, the Stimulator of the left arm Mustafizur Rahman, is also one of the participants.The lively liver of England James Anderson adds the power of the list, joined by the winners of the T20 World Cup Alex Hales and Moeen Ali. Familiar faces with SA20 fans include the final hero of season 2 Tom Abell and the former Champions Adam Rossington, Jordan Cox and Daniel World. The Pool Pool also extends to Australia and New Zealand, with Devon Conway, Devon Conway, origin born in South and South Africa among the notable names.In a first for the League, season 4 will include a choice of players dedicated under 23, reserved for South African crickets under 23 on the day of opening. High up stars such as Dewald Brevis, Kwena Maphaka and Andile Simelane are in the running for these slots.A total bag of US $ 7.37 million will be available to fill 84 open places, including up to 25 for foreign players. Each franchise must assemble a team of 19 men, with at least nine South Africans, a maximum of seven internationals, two local U23 players and a generic selection.
