From schoolboy to biggest SA20 auction signing: How Jason Rowles became Joburg’s big bet

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What happened

Jason Rowles, 18, a talented South African cricketer, was bought by Joburg Super Kings for R2.9 million, 14.5 times his base price, in the SA20 Season 5 Auction.

Key facts

  • Jason Rowles, 18, a talented South African cricketer, was bought by Joburg Super Kings for R2.9 million, 14.5 times his base price, in the SA20 Season 5 Auction.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:17:53 UTC.

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