Overview

• More than 800 registrations were trimmed to 541 names, comprising 300 South Africans and 241 overseas players.
• Proteas standouts Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje and Quinton de Kock headline the pool alongside international stars such as Shakib Al Hasan and James Anderson.
• Cricket South Africa confirmed that no Indian players appear in the final shortlist.
• Franchises will bid from a 131 million rand budget to fill 84 squad slots, with up to 25 available for overseas signings.
• Squads must include 19 players with minimum nine South Africans, maximum seven internationals, two Under-23 South Africans and one Wildcard, with the auction broadcast live on JioHotstar and the SA20 YouTube channel before the season starts on 26 December.