Live Stream | Betway SA20 Season 3 Auction

Watch the Betway SA20 Season 3 Auction live on 1 October 2024.

As the excitement builds for the 2024 SA20 player auction, teams are gearing up to finalize their squads for Season 3. With renowned auctioneer Richard 'The Hammerman' Madley returning to lead the proceedings, the auction promises to be an intense battle for the best talent. Each franchise has carefully strategized their remaining budget, open player slots, and overseas spots to build a competitive team for the upcoming season. Below is a breakdown of the remaining purse for each team, alongside the number of player slots they’ll be aiming to fill.

Remaining Salary Caps and Player Slots

Squad Composition for Season 3

For the 2024 season, each franchise must have 19 players in their registered squad. This consists of:

17 ‘normal’ squad players (pre-signings, retained players, and players picked at the auction). Each team is allowed a maximum of 7 overseas players in this squad.

1 Wildcard player, who can be signed anytime until December 30, 2024. The wildcard can be either an overseas or South African player and does not count towards the salary cap.

1 Rookie player, who must be a South African under 22 years of age at the time of the auction and must not have been previously contracted to SA20.

Key Auction Storylines:

Richard 'The Hammerman' Madley Returns

Richard Madley, a familiar face for cricket auction enthusiasts, will be back for Season 3 of SA20. Madley, who pioneered the IPL player auctions for a decade and conducted the first-ever SA20 auction, brings his signature style and expertise back to the forefront of the event. Fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere as Madley takes charge of the bidding wars.

SuperSport’s Comprehensive Live Coverage

Cricket fans won’t miss a moment of the action, as SuperSport will be broadcasting the entire auction live from Cape Town. The broadcast will feature a star-studded panel of experts, including Pommie Mbangwa, Chris Morris, Mark Boucher, and Ashwell Prince, who will provide in-depth analysis and expert insights throughout the event.

Additionally, content creators Kooks Sonkosi and Nqobile Khwezi will offer behind-the-scenes coverage, live updates, and exclusive interviews, giving fans a unique look into the auction process.

Teams Eye Final Reinforcements

With the auction fast approaching, all six franchises will be looking to fill their final player slots strategically. The likes of the Paarl Royals, with the largest remaining purse of R11.95 million, will be in prime position to make big signings. Meanwhile, teams like Durban’s Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with fewer slots and limited budgets, will need to be calculated in their selections.

With the auction set to shape the fortunes of each team, the battle for top players will be intense. Who will secure the best talent and emerge as early favorites for Season 3? Fans will soon find out as the 2024 SA20 auction unfolds.