JP Duminy backs Faf du Plessis to attract big bids at SA20 auction
Duminy identifies leadership and all-round balance as key factors driving expected high bids for three South African players.
Former South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy expects Faf du Plessis, Wiaan Mulder, and Rassie van der Dussen to command significant interest at the SA20 2027 player auction. Duminy highlighted leadership as a critical factor in T20 cricket and noted du Plessis continues to lead run-scorers despite being 42 years old.
Duminy said all-rounders like Mulder fill essential balancing roles that prevent squads from becoming batter-heavy or bowler-heavy. He added that van der Dussen brings explosive power to the top order and could trigger competitive bidding.
The auction takes place on October 7 with four franchises holding combined purses exceeding R35 million across 19 available slots. Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter as three-time champions looking to maintain their dominance through targeted recruitment.
CricHubb Take
The emphasis on leadership experience over raw statistics suggests franchises view the auction as a chance to solve cultural and tactical problems that youth alone cannot fix.