The SA20 Auction 2025, held in Johannesburg, turned out to be the most thrilling and financially significant event in the history of the South Africa T20 League. 541 players went under the hammer, comprising 300 local and 241 overseas cricketers.
With teams coming into the bidding war with bulging purses, Pretoria Capitals first with USD 1.86 million, the auction smashed a number of previous records. While international superstars such as James Anderson and Temba Bavuma shockingly remained unsold, a few emerging and already established stars pocketed multi-million rand deals.
Most Expensive Players of SA20 Auction 2025
10. Quinton de Kock – R2.4 Million (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Experienced South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was in the news when he changed teams for the 2026 season. Having spent three years with Durban Super Giants, he was bought by Sunrisers Eastern Cape for a price of R2.4 million (approx. INR 1.2 crore). Although modest relative to others on the list, his worth as a marquee player keeps him a top earner.
9. Anrich Nortje – R5 Million (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
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Returning from a long injury hiatus, hot pacer Anrich Nortje was a coveted property. Having previously played for Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape signed Nortje for R5 million (approximately INR 2.5 crore), a sign of his anticipated contribution with the new ball.
8. Ottneil Baartman – R5.10 Million (Paarl Royals)
Having been a central figure in Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s double championship charges, Ottneil Baartman was a much-sought-after product at the auction. Paarl Royals clinched the signing at R5.10 million (close to INR 2.57 crore), hoping for his wicket-taking prowess and reliability in T20 cricket.
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7. Rassie van der Dussen – R5.20 Million (MI Cape Town)
Although he was released before the auction, Rassie van der Dussen returned to MI Cape Town after an impressive 2025 season where he scored 393 runs at a batting average that was almost 50. His signing for R5.20 million (approximately INR 2.60 crore) reaffirms that he adds value to the batting order after contribution to a resurrected MI Cape Town team.
6. Matthew Breetzke – R6.10 Million (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Emerging star Matthew Breetzke has been getting attention lately, especially in regard to his record campaign in ODI’s cricket. Breetzke played three seasons at Durban Super Giants and was acquired for R6.10 million (approximately INR 3 crore) by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, joining the list of most talented players during the season.
5. Nandre Burger – R6.30 Million (Joburg Super Kings)
Nandre Burger’s developing international reputation was what drew attention to the left-arm pacer. After a bidding auction, he was signed by his former franchise, Joburg Super Kings, with his value having grown to R6.30 million (approx. INR 3.20 crore)
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4. Gerald Coetzee – R7.40 Million (Durban Super Giants)
Pace bowler Gerald Coetzee keeps going from strength to strength as one of the best assets in T20 leagues. Having taken 19 wickets in a mere 10 matches in earlier SA20 seasons, he was picked up by Durban Super Giants for R7.40 million (around INR 3.73 crore), leaving behind his previous franchise, Joburg Super Kings.
3. Wiaan Mulder – R9 Million (Joburg Super Kings)
Multi-format all-rounder Wiaan Mulder broke records with his latest triple-century in red-ball cricket. His consistency and skill guaranteed him a mega contract of R9 million (approx. INR 4.50 crore) from Joburg Super Kings, one of the highest South African player deals.
2. Aiden Markram – R14 Million (Durban Super Giants)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s former captain Aiden Markram, who took the team to two championships in three years, signed for R14 million (around INR 7 crore) with Durban Super Giants. His bat and leadership qualities made him a prime target, and he received over three times his IPL 2025 contract.
1. Dewald Brevis – R16.50 Million (Pretoria Capitals)
The costliest buy of the SA20 Auction 2025 was none other than budding sensation Dewald Brevis. Although he was unsold in IPL 2025 and was subsequently picked as a replacement by CSK, his scintillating performances since then propelled his value.
Pretoria Capitals splurged a record R16.50 million (approx. INR 8.30 crore) to pick the young gun, reflecting their aggressive approach and faith in Brevis’ potential.
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