Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Teenager Jason Rowles Tops SA20 Season Five Auction
SA20 teams held an auction to choose players for their next season.
The biggest purchase was 18-year-old Jason Rowles, who Joburg Super Kings signed for $174,248.
The team also signed experienced players Faf du Plessis and Kieron Pollard.
MI Cape Town signed Wiaan Mulder and Shimron Hetmyer, among other players.
Pretoria Capitals added Rassie van der Dussen and will also have Temba Bavuma.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape added Nandre Burger and Craig Overton to complete their 19-player squad.
The auction brought together established players and young talent.
League Commissioner Graeme Smith said Rowles’ signing showed the league’s pathway for young players.
Season 5 is scheduled to begin on January 17, 2027, in Gqeberha.
Joburg Super Kings paid $174,248 for 18-year-old Jason Rowles, the auction’s costliest signing.
The Super Kings also signed Faf du Plessis for $162,286 and Kieron Pollard for $90,162.
MI Cape Town signed Wiaan Mulder for $156,274 and Shimron Hetmyer for $90,162, and added Trent Boult and Oliver Whitehead.
Pretoria Capitals signed Rassie van der Dussen for $30,053 and will also have Temba Bavuma.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed their 19-player squad with Nandre Burger and Craig Overton; Season 5 starts January 17, 2027.
- Who
- The four remaining SA20 franchises signed players, including Jason Rowles, Faf du Plessis, Kieron Pollard and Wiaan Mulder.
- What
- Teams completed their squad selections at the SA20 Season 5 player auction.
- When
- The auction took place on Wednesday evening; Season 5 is scheduled to begin January 17, 2027.
- Where
- The auction was held in Johannesburg. The season opener is scheduled for St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
- Why
- The franchises were finalising their squads for Season 5.
- Highest-priced signing
- Jason Rowles, signed by Joburg Super Kings for $174,248.
- Rowles’ age
- 18
- Faf du Plessis
- Signed by Joburg Super Kings for $162,286.
- Wiaan Mulder
- Signed by MI Cape Town for $156,274.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape additions
- Nandre Burger and Craig Overton; the team completed its 19-player squad.
- Season 5 opener
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape host Pretoria Capitals on January 17, 2027, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
