BREAKING NEWS: Joburg schoolboy Jason Rowles fetches a staggering R2.9m at SA20 S5 auction
The 18-year-old schoolboy outbid established stars after a bidding war, and JSK said his rise from the Schools SA20 pathway shows the league’s value.
- On Wednesday, 18-year-old schoolboy Jason Rowles became the standout signing at the Betway SA20 Season 5 auction in Johannesburg, with the Joburg Super Kings securing the South Africa Under-19 vice-captain for R2.9 million.
- Franchises competed to fill squad slots following an increased salary cap of $2.54 million, as the Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town frequently clashed in intense bidding battles for top talent.
- Beyond Rowles, Joburg Super Kings reacquired former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis for R2.7 million, while MI Cape Town secured all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for R2.6 million and pace bowler Trent Boult for R1.5 million.
- Joburg Super Kings added veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard for R1.5 million, a move coach Albie Morkel called a "no-brainer," while MI Cape Town coach Robin Peterson acknowledged losing the "iconic player."
- The Betway SA20 Season 5 is scheduled to begin on January 17, 2027, with analysts watching how newly formed squads will adapt to the league's competitive environment.
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18-year-old South African all-rounder Jason Rawls became the most expensive player in the SA20 Season 5 auction. Joburg Super Kings acquired him for 2.9 million rand, or approximately ₹1.68 crore (approximately ₹1.68 crore), after a fierce bidding war with MI Cape Town. Learn about Jason Rawls and why franchises placed such a significant bet on this young player.
Kieron Pollard Set to Play for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 After Three Seasons with MI Cape Town
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. During the ongoing SA20 auction taking place on Wednesday, Pollard was roped in by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sister franchise, JSK, for R 1.5 million. This comes after years of loyalty with MI in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and its sister franchises MI Cape Town in SA20, MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) and MI Emirates in International League T20 (ILT20) over the years. Sports …
Kieron Pollard set to play for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 after three seasons with MI Cape Town - The Tribune
During the ongoing SA20 auction taking place on Wednesday, Pollard was roped in by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sister franchise, JSK, for R 1.5 million. This comes after years of loyalty with MI in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and its sister franchises MI Cape Town in SA20, MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) and MI Emirates in International League T20 (ILT20) over the years.
SA20 Season 5 Player Auction Highlights: Jason Rowles Most Expensive Player; JSK Sign Pollard, Du Plessis
SA20 Auction 2026 Highlights: 19 players signed by the six franchises with Jason Rowles being the most expensive player. Check real-time updates of the player's bidding event on October 07 as it happened
SA20: 16 years after losing Pollard in auction, Super Kings finally sign MI legend
Kieron Pollard will wear the Super Kings yellow in the SA20 after Joburg Super Kings bought the former Mumbai Indians star for R1.5 million at the Season 5 auction. The move comes 16 years after Chennai Super Kings tried to sign Pollard at the 2010 IPL auction.
SA20 2027 Auction Highlights: Faf Du Plessis, Kieron Pollard Bought By Super Kings But Costliest Buy Is Someone Else
SA20 Auction 2027 Highlights: Former Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has returned to the same franchise while Wiaan Mulder has gone to MI Cape Town. The Super Kings have also roped in Kieron Pollard
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