SA20 Season 5 Auction Set for October with 156 Players Shortlisted
The SA20 cricket league's fifth season auction will take place on October 7, featuring 156 players competing for 19 remaining slots. Notable South African players like Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, and Wiaan Mulder headline the shortlist, alongside overseas stars such as Kieron Pollard and Trent Boult. With most teams retaining their core squads, Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals will not participate. The auction has a maximum budget of $2.11 million, with Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town filling six slots each. Two Under-23 spots are expected to attract significant interest.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 1 Oct, 01:48 pm. Other outlets followed.
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