List of 2025 SA20 auction and personnel signings
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This is a list of auction and personnel signings for the 2024–25 SA20 cricket tournament.
Background
For the third season of the SA20, the salary cap was increased by R 5,100,000 to R39.1 million (US$2.65 million) per side. Each team had a maximum squad size of 19 players, at least two of whom had to be South African. One of the 19 players had to be a wildcard selection, and one a rookie player.
Pre-signed and retained players
All South African players bought at the 2023–24 SA20 auction were on two-year contracts. Teams had the option to retain, trade or buy out the contracts of these players.
Summary
Maximums: Overseas players: 10; Squad size: 19; Budget: ZAR 36.1m
Player auction
A total of 200 players (110 South Africa and 90 overseas) entered the auction pool, with only 13 open places available.
Auction results
Wildcard picks
Each team had until 30 December 2024 to select an additional players. The player's fee is excluded from the salary cap.
Durban's Super Giants: Marcus Stoinis
Joburg Super Kings: Matheesha Pathirana
MI Cape Town: Corbin Bosch
Paarl Royals: Jacob Bethell
Pretoria Capitals: Liam Livingstone
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: David Bedingham
Rookie Draft
The rookie draft was held on 1 October 2024.
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