Dewald Brevis’ R16.5 million signing headlines SA20 Auction

Dewald Brevis Smashes SA20 Record with R16.5 Million Signing

Pretoria Capitals Steal Brevis from Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals

The Pretoria Capitals made a massive statement at the SA20 auction by splashing out R16.5 million on 22-year-old batter Dewald Brevis. The Capitals' aggressive bidding saw them outdo other franchises, including the Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals, to secure the young South African's services.

Brevis's signing comes after a fierce bidding war, with the price soaring past R10 million before the Capitals jumped in. The South African T20 International skipper was one of the most sought-after players in the auction, with all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (R9 million to Super Kings) and Gerald Coetzee (R7.4 million to Durban Super Giants) being the other notable expensive signings.

Aiden Markram Also in the Limelight

Durban Super Giants Push Price to R14 Million

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram also made headlines in the SA20 auction, being the second marquee signing. Durban Super Giants showed immediate interest in the South African T20I skipper and escalated the price to R14 million after Sunrisers opted to exercise their Right To Match.

Interesting Auction Dynamics

Kyle Verreynne's Signing Raises Brows

Kyle Verreynne's signing saw a surprising twist in auction dynamics. Verreynne was sold to Paarl Royals at his base price of R200,000, but the Capitals exercised their Right To Match. Royals responded with a final bid of R2.3 million to drain Capitals' interest.

Temba Bavuma and James Anderson Go Unsold

No Takers for Temba Bavuma and James Anderson

South Africa's Test and ODI skipper Temba Bavuma and James Anderson, the 43-year-old pacer, were two notable players who went without bids for the second season in a row at the SA20 auction.

SA20 2026 Teams' Squad Lists

Retentions and Pre-Season Pick-Ups Revealed

Here is the list of team squad compositions for SA20 2026:

• Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Retained players – Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada (Wildcard), Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran.
• Joburg Super Kings: Retained players – Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen (Wildcard), AM Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow.
• Paarl Royals: Retained players – Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira (Wildcard), James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson.
• Durban Super Giants: Retained players – David Miller, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza.
• Pretoria Capitals: Retained players – Heinrich Klaasen (Wildcard), Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler, Noor Ahmad.