Bangladesh's Nahid Rana Selected In SA20’s Most Expensive Auction List

Nahid Rana getting lauded by Bangladesh teammates (Source: AFP Photos)In the news which came as sheer delight for Bangladesh fans, Nahid Rana, currently one of the most talked-about fast bowlers in world cricket, has been rewarded with being in the highest base-price bracket for the upcoming SA20 auction. Besides, Nahid is the only player from Bangladesh the make the final list.As many as 789 players registered for the SA20 2027 auction. Of them, 156 were shortlisted in the final chart. Nahid was one of the chosen ones, along with 60 other overseas players. The remaining 95 in the final list were from South Africa, the host country of one of the most dynamic T20 leagues across the globe.Nahid Rana's SA20 Base Price Set At Tk 11.1 millionThe highest base price for the SA20 2027 auction is set at R1.5 million in South African currency, about Tk 11.1 million in Bangladesh. Nahid, as mentioned above, is among them.Of course, he can earn much more if bidding wars begin with paddles during the next SA20 auction. The SA20 2027 auction will happen on October 7.Only 20 spots remain to be filled, and two teams, Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals, will not be in the SA20 auction because their 19-member squads are full. In total, a combined R35.025 million is available to be spent.Also Read: SA20 2027 List Of All Retained And Pre-Signed PlayersNevertheless, even though there is no other Bangladesh player besides Nahid Rana on the SA20 auction list, Rishad Hossain will be in action when the fifth edition of the competition takes place next year. Before the auction even began, Rishad joined Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the three-time SA20 champions.Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult Along With Rana In SA20’s Most Expensive Auction ListAlong with Nahid Rana, Kieron Pollard and Trent Boult are in SA20’s most expensive auction list. Moeen Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Colin Munro, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shimron Hetmyer, Jordan Cox and Roston Chase are in the same bracket as well.Among other big names up for grabs, Temba Bavuma, Nandre Burger, and Faf du Plessis will make headlines as well.For those who are unaware, SA20 is a six-team competition, with Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals and Durban's Super Giants facing each other for the most prestigious trophy.Also Read: WCL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Squads, India Squad List, Live Streaming, Live Telecast, Venues