SA20 Season 5 squads: Full list of players for all six teams after auction

The SA20 Season 5 squads have taken shape following the Player Auction in Johannesburg on October 7, with a mix of established international stars, experienced Proteas and promising young South African talent set to feature in the fifth edition of the tournament.Four franchises — Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape — went into the auction with slots to fill, while Durban’s Super Giants and Paarl Royals had already completed their squads.The auction produced several high-profile moves, with former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis returning to Joburg Super Kings for R2.7 million, while Kieron Pollard was also picked up by the franchise for R1.5 million. However, the biggest purchase of the day was 18-year-old Jason Rowles, who fetched R2.9 million after a bidding battle between Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town.MI Cape Town added Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for R2.6 million and West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer for R1.5 million, while Pretoria Capitals brought in Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma. Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed their squad with the additions of Nandre Burger and England all-rounder Craig Overton.SA20 Season 5 begins on January 17, 2027, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park in Gqeberha in a repeat of last season’s final.SA20 Season 5 squadsDurban’s Super Giants squadDurban’s Super Giants had already completed their 19-player squad before the auction. It includes Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine, Kane Williamson and Aiden Markram. Heinrich Klaasen is the franchise’s wildcard player.Squad: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine, Kane Williamson, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Eathan Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Simon Harmer, Evan Jones, Aiden Markram, Kyle Simmonds, Kwena Maphaka, Andile SimelaneWildcard: Heinrich KlaasenJoburg Super Kings squadJoburg Super Kings made the biggest splash at the auction, bringing back Faf du Plessis to the Wanderers after a bidding battle with MI Cape Town. The former Proteas captain cost R2.7 million.Kieron Pollard was another major addition at R1.5 million, while teenager Jason Rowles became the auction’s most expensive player at R2.9 million. JSK also added US-based batter Andries Gous and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani.Squad: Leus du Plooy, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, James Vince, Matthew de Villiers, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Duan Jansen, Rilee Rossouw, Janco Smit, Prenelan Subrayen, Faf du Plessis, Blessing Muzarabani, Kieron Pollard, Andries Gous, Dayyaan Galiem, Jarren Bacher, Jason Rowles.Wildcard: Yet to be announced.MI Cape Town squadMI Cape Town reshaped their squad with several significant additions. Wiaan Mulder was their biggest buy at R2.6 million, while Shimron Hetmyer arrived for R1.5 million.Trent Boult also returned to the franchise, while 21-year-old Oliver Whitehead was added to the squad. Kagiso Rabada retains his position as the wildcard.Squad: Will Jacks, Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Corbin Bosch, Reeza Hendricks, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Dane Piedt, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tiaan van Vuuren, Trent Boult, Wiaan Mulder, Shimron Hetmyer, Lehan Botha, Daniel Smith, Tristan Luus, Oliver Whitehead.Wildcard: Kagiso Rabada.Paarl Royals squadPaarl Royals had no slots available for the Season 5 auction after completing their squad before the event. Seventeen players from last season remain, with England batter Joe Root returning as the wildcard and Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai joining the group.The Royals have a strong overseas contingent that also includes Dan Lawrence, Gudakesh Motie, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rew, Asa Tribe and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.Squad: Dan Lawrence, Gudakesh Motie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rew, Asa Tribe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Keagan Lion-Cachet, David Miller, Delano Potgieter, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen, Jacob Johannes Basson, Nqobani Mokoena, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.Wildcard: Joe Root.Pretoria Capitals squadPretoria Capitals went for experience at the auction after finishing runners-up for the second time last season. They signed former Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen for R500,000 and brought Temba Bavuma back to the SA20 for his third stint in the competition.The Capitals had already signed Phil Salt and Matthew Short before the auction. Andre Russell is their wildcard, while Dewald Brevis and Bayanda Majola are their Under-23 players.Squad: Sherfane Rutherford, Phil Salt, Matthew Short, Connor Esterhuizen, Wihan Lubbe, Keshav Maharaj, Lungisani Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Lizaad Williams, Codi Yusuf, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Josh Breed, Ackeem Auguste, Keemo Paul, Dewald Brevis, Bayanda Majola.Wildcard: Andre Russell.Sunrisers Eastern Cape squadThree-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed their 19-player squad at the auction with the additions of Proteas left-arm seamer Nandre Burger and England all-rounder Craig Overton.They join an already formidable bowling attack featuring Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Adam Milne and Lutho Sipamla. Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock and Mitchell Marsh are among the key names in the squad.Squad: Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Marsh, Adam Milne, Rishad Hossain, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Mitchell van Buuren, Jordan Hermann, Lewis Gregory, Senuran Muthusamy, Patrick Kruger, James Coles, Lutho Sipamla, Nandre Burger, Craig Overton, CJ King, JP King.Wildcard: Marco Jansen.When does SA20 Season 5 begin?SA20 Season 5 gets underway on January 17, 2027, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosting Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The opening fixture is a repeat of the previous season’s final, where the SEC had come out on top.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.