SA20 Auction 2025: Paarl Royals Complete squad, Most Expensive Player, Foreign Players

In the SA20 Auction 2025, the Paarl Royals executed a well-thought-out strategy to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. One of their most notable acquisitions was wicketkeeper Rubin Hermann, purchased for R175,000.

Hermann's signing provides the team with a dependable option behind the stumps and experience to complement their squad's overall balance.

Despite operating within a cost-effective framework, the Royals have ensured they have covered key positions, building on their strong performance in the 2024 season, where they narrowly missed out on a playoff spot.

The auction took place in Cape Town, where six franchises had 13 slots to fill from a pool of 188 registered players. With the season set to begin on January 9, the Royals are determined to push further with their well-rounded squad.

SA20 Auction 2025: Paarl Royals Players Bought at Auction

• Dewan Marais (rookie)
• Rubin Hermann - R175,000

SA20 Auction 2025: Paarl Royals Retained Players

Captain David Miller, along with star bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phehlukwayo, headline the group of 10 South African players retained by the Paarl Royals. Young prospects like Kwena Maphaka and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who made a significant impact in the 2024 edition, have also been kept in the squad. To make room for fresh talent, veterans like Dane Vilas, Evan Jones, Wihan Lubbe, and Ferisco Adams have been released.

SA20 Auction 2025: Paarl Royals Complete Squad

• David Miller (Captain)
• Mujeeb Ur-Rahman (Afghanistan)
• Sam Hain (England)
• Joe Root (England)
• Dinesh Karthik (India)
• Kwena Maphaka
• Lhuan-dre Pretorius
• Bjorn Fortuin
• Lungi Ngidi
• Mitchell Van Buuren
• Keith Dudgeon
• Nqaba Peter
• Andile Phehlukwayo
• Codi Yusuf
• John Turner (England)
• Dayyaan Galiem
• Jacob Bethell (England)
• Rubin Hermann (R175,000)
• Dewan Marais (rookie)

With these signings and retentions, the Paarl Royals are set for an exciting SA20 2025 season. Their roster combines consistent domestic players with high-impact international stars, positioning them as a strong contender in the competition.