SA20 Season 5 Auction: Trent Boult, Moeen Ali, Pollard Among Big International Names
The SA20 Season 5 player auction shortlist features a strong collection of international stars, with several proven T20 performers available to the six franchises.
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult and England all-rounder Moeen Ali headline the list, both carrying a reserve price of ZAR 1.5 million. Afghanistan veterans Mohammad Nabi and Fazalhaq Farooqi are also listed at the top reserve bracket.
West Indies brings considerable experience, with Kieron Pollard, Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase all available at ZAR 1.5 million. Former New Zealand international Colin Munro is another player in the same bracket.
South Africa’s own experienced campaigners include Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen, both listed at ZAR 500,000.
The shortlist also includes Shamar Joseph, Reece Topley, David Wiese and Imran Tahir, adding further depth to an intriguing auction pool.
The likes of Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Sam Curran, Sunil Narine, Kane Williamson, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Marsh and Phil Salt already part of the franchise rosters
(1 South African Rand equals 5.81 Indian Rupee)
Published on Oct 01, 2026
