The upcoming season of the SA20 T20 league, scheduled for 2025-26, is seeing teams finalize their rosters. Durban Super Giants has announced Aiden Markram as their captain for the season. Markram, an experienced South African batsman and the current T20 International captain, previously played for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first three seasons of the SA20. During his tenure, he led the team to two SA20 titles.
In a departure from his previous team, Markram entered the auction where Durban Super Giants secured him. His acquisition by Durban Super Giants signifies a pivotal moment in his career.
The SA20 2026 auction saw a fierce bidding war for Markram. Durban Super Giants ultimately won the bid, securing him for a record-breaking 7 crore rupees, initially the highest bid of the tournament. This record was later surpassed by Dewald Brevis. Markram’s participation in the auction itself was a surprise for many cricket enthusiasts.
Durban Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram (Captain), Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler, Kwena Maphaka, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, David Bedingham, Marcus Ackerman, Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Tony de Zorzi, Dayaan Galiem, Taijul Islam, Evan Jones, Gisbert Wege, David Wiese, Derryn Dupavillon.