Dewald Brevis will be the hottest property at the SA20 auction: Ryan Rickelton

MI Cape Town wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming SA20 Season 4 Auction and the season ahead.

Rickelton, who is the all-time leading run-scorer in SA20, amassing 1012 runs for MI Cape Town across the first three seasons, also shared his thoughts on the team’s prospects, his role at the top of the order, and his excitement about playing alongside West Indies star Nicholas Pooran.

“I think it will be exciting to see the players in the auction, but I’m especially eager to find out how the rest of our team will be assembled. It’s a great opportunity for guys to earn and perhaps move to a new side, but from my perspective, I’m most looking forward to seeing the shape of our final squad.”

On the hottest picks for the auction:

“Dewald Brevis, without a doubt, is going to attract major interest. I also expect Aiden Markram to be right up there, but I think Brevis will be the headline contender.”

In SA20 Season 2, he topped the batting charts with an impressive 530 runs in 10 matches for MI Cape Town, including a high score of 98. In Season 3, he contributed 336 runs in 8 matches, further highlighting his sustained form.

On his role and experience at MI Cape Town:

“My aim is to replicate the consistency I’ve shown over the past few seasons and lay a solid foundation at the top. That’s my responsibility, to get us off to a good start. Generally, our lower middle-order has been explosive, and I’m confident they’ll continue to be, so if I can give them the platform, my job is done.”

On teammates and favourite contests:

“I’m especially looking forward to playing alongside Nicholas Pooran at MI Cape Town, he’s a formidable T20 player and it’ll be great to learn from him. I always enjoy playing against Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers. Not only is it my home ground, but it’s always a fantastic contest, whether it’s a packed Wanderers or a packed Newlands.”

On the importance of team chemistry:

“Team chemistry is hugely important. It’s something we lacked in our first two years, where we finished at the bottom twice. Finding camaraderie and togetherness within the group makes a real difference, despite pulling players from around the world for a short tournament. That chemistry carries onto the field, the willingness to play for each other and the visible desperation to win is much greater now than in previous years.”

On his contribution to the team:

“I think my tempo is well-suited to SA20’s demands, and I’m always trying to evolve with the tournament’s trends. Knowing South African conditions gives us an edge; sometimes we have to keep up with the T20 pace, sometimes we have to slow things down. Having those gears is crucial for success.”

On playing in the festive season:

“It will be a unique experience for us, it’s unlike playing a Boxing Day Test. I know Cape Town will be sold out for the first game and New Year’s Eve match will be something special. It’s great for both, the players and the fans. I’m looking forward to wearing the blue jersey and getting people behind our team for the opening stretch.”

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