Here is the entire list of the five most expensive players in the SA20 league, along with their bidding prices and salaries in 2023
For so many years, South Africa has been regarded as one of the strongest teams in international cricket. South Africa is the only country on the African continent where cricket is the most popular compared to other playing nations.
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However, in the last three to four years, the popularity of cricket has declined, and the sport is losing fans across the country. Cricket South Africa has created a brand-new strategy to promote cricket in the country with the inception of the SA20 cricket league.
The SA20 league, like the IPL, will include some of cricket’s most well-known stars. The first season of the league commenced on Tuesday (January 10) and will include six teams vying for the inaugural season’s trophy.
SA20 is the costliest league in South African cricket history, with some of the most expensive players in the league. This article will look at the top five most expensive players in the SA20 league.
Five most expensive players in the SA20 league
#1 Tristan Stubbs – Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Tristan Stubbs is a South African wicket-keeper batsman. He is the most expensive player in the SA20 league. Sunrisers Easter Cape signed him for R9.2 million (4.4 crores INR). He was signed as a replacement player by the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 for 20 lacs INR and was retained in the 2023 auction for the same amount.
#2 Donavon Ferreira – Joburg Super Kings
Donavon Ferreira is a South African wicket-keeper batsman. He is the second most expensive player in the SA20 league, having been purchased by Joburg Super Kings at R5.5 million (2.64 crores). In the IPL 2023, he will play for the Rajasthan Royals, who signed him for 50 lakh INR (R1.04 million).
#3 Dwaine Pretorius – Durban’s Super Giants
Dwaine Pretorius has retired from international cricket and will concentrate on T20 leagues. Durban’s Super Giants paid R 4.1 million (1.97 crores) for him, making him the third most expensive player in the SA20 league. Pretorius will play in the IPL 2023 for the Chennai Super Kings, who signed him for 50 lakh INR (R1.04 million).
#4 Odean Smith – MI Cape Town
Odean Smith is a West Indian all-rounder. He is the league’s fourth most expensive player, having been bought by MI Cape Town for R1.7 million (81.54 lacs INR). Gujarat Titans paid 50 lacs (R1.04 million) for him in the IPL 2023 auction.
#5 Lungi Ngidi – Paarl Royals
The fifth most expensive player in the SA20 league is Lungi Ngidi. Paarl Royals paid R3.4 million for him (1.63 crores INR). Lungi Ngidi was purchased by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 auction for 50 lacs INR (R1.04 million).
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