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Record-Breaking Auction: Dewald Brevis Sold for R16.5 Million

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

The SA20 league auction occurred on September 9-10, 2025, in Johannesburg, with 541 cricketers competing for 84 spots across six franchises.
Dewald Brevis set a record as the most expensive player, sold to Pretoria Capitals for R16.5 million, exceeding Aiden Markram's R14 million bid.
Total spending reached R129.3 million, with R116.9 million for South African players and R22.8 million for U-23 players.
Notable signings included Wiaan Mulder for R9 million and Gerald Coetzee for R7.4 million.
The fourth SA20 season is scheduled from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Indian Premier League (IPL), launched in 2008, transformed cricket's commercial landscape, generating over $1 billion in revenue. This trend continues with the 2025 SA20 league, where Dewald Brevis was auctioned for R16.5 million, contributing to a total spending of R129.3 million. Such financial stakes are reshaping player careers and the global dynamics of cricket.

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Story summary

The SA20 league auction occurred on September 9-10, 2025, in Johannesburg, with 541 cricketers competing for 84 spots across six franchises.
Dewald Brevis set a record as the most expensive player, sold to Pretoria Capitals for R16.5 million, exceeding Aiden Markram's R14 million bid.
Total spending reached R129.3 million, with R116.9 million for South African players and R22.8 million for U-23 players.
Notable signings included Wiaan Mulder for R9 million and Gerald Coetzee for R7.4 million.
The fourth SA20 season is scheduled from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

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