BREAKING NEWS: Joburg schoolboy Jason Rowles fetches a staggering R2.9m at SA20 S5 auction
The 18-year-old vice-captain drew a bidding war with MI Cape Town after an unbeaten 45 for SA Emerging XI.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 18-year-old South Africa Under-19 vice-captain Jason Rowles became the most expensive player at the Betway SA20 Season 5 auction in Johannesburg, fetching R2.9 million from the Joburg Super Kings.
- Leveraging their significantly larger remaining purse, the Joburg Super Kings out-maneuvered MI Cape Town during an intense bidding war for the young prospect.
- The Joburg squad also secured former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis for R2.7 million and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard for R1.5 million.
- MI Cape Town countered by securing West Indian power-hitter Shimron Hetmyer and premier fast bowler Trent Boult for R1.5 million each, plus all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for R2.6 million.
- With the SA20 season starting January 17, 2027, league commissioner Graeme Smith noted that Rowles' rapid transition from school cricket to a multi-million rand contract demonstrates the tournament's value for developing young South African talent.
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