SA20 2027 squads have started taking shape as all six franchises lock in their core players ahead of the upcoming player auction.

The pre-auction lists feature a blend of established international stars, South African regulars, and promising young talents, giving fans an early look at how each team is shaping up for the new season.

Several high-profile overseas cricketers, including Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root and Sam Curran, headline the latest SA20 pre-auction signings, while a few experienced names have been released as franchises refresh their combinations.

Although every team will strengthen its roster further during the auction, the retained players and direct signings provide a clear indication of each franchise’s strategy and ambitions for the season.

Below is the complete team-wise player list for all six SA20 franchises ahead of the player auction.

Take a look at the complete SA20 winners list to see every champion crowned since the tournament’s inception.

As per the SA20 2027 schedule, the first match will be played between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals on January 17 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.

SA20 2027 Squads

The team-wise SA20 2027 squads are listed below, featuring every player selected to represent their respective franchises this season. Here are the complete team-wise player for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

MI Cape Town

Corbin Bosch, Reeza Hendricks, Will Jacks, Thomas Kaber, Rashid Khan (Captain), George Linde, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tiaan van Vuuren

Joburg Super Kings

Jarren Bacher, Matthew de Villiers, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Duan Jansen, Rilee Rossouw, Janco Smit, Prenelan Subrayen, James Vince

Pretoria Capitals

Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Wihan Lubbe, Keshav Maharaj, Bayanda Majola, Lungi Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Phil Salt, Matthew Short, Lizaad Williams, Codi Yusuf

Durban’s Super Giants

Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Ethan Bosch, Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Simon Harmer, Evan Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine, Andile Simelane, Kyle Simmonds, Kane Williamson

Paarl Royals

Ottneil Baartman, JJ Basson, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, Keagan Lion-Cachet, David Miller, Nqobani Mokoena, Gudakesh Motie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Delano Potgieter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rew, Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen