Trent Boult returns to MI Cape Town for SA20 2027
MI Cape Town bought Trent Boult for R1.5 million at the Betway SA20 Season 5 player auction on 7 October 2026. The New Zealand left-arm fast bowler had been released before the auction, but MI Cape Town bid for him again and faced no competing bid. He is now an auction signing for SA20 2027, not a retained player.
| Trent Boult: Season 5 status | Detail |
|---|---|
| Team | MI Cape Town |
| Signing route | Bought at the 7 October 2026 player auction |
| Auction price | R1.5 million |
| Bidding | MI Cape Town’s bid went unchallenged |
| Role | New Zealand left-arm fast bowler |
| Home ground | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Completed SA20 record | 21 matches, 19 wickets through the 2026 season |
How did Trent Boult return to MI Cape Town?
MI Cape Town released Boult before Season 5, then bought him back at the auction for R1.5 million. Its August squad announcement placed him on the released list. When Boult came up for sale on 7 October, MI Cape Town raised its paddle and no other franchise challenged the bid. The outcome keeps him with the club he represented in the 2025 and 2026 SA20 seasons, but his 2027 contract is an auction purchase, not a retention. See the SA20 2027 auction results for the wider signing picture.
Boult was part of MI Cape Town’s 2025 title-winning squad. The club lists Rashid Khan as captain and Robin Peterson as coach. Boult’s return gives MI Cape Town another left-arm pace option for its Season 5 squad; an auction signing does not guarantee selection in every match. Follow the MI Cape Town team page and SA20 2027 squads for the team’s updated roster.
What is Trent Boult’s SA20 bowling record?
Trent Boult has taken 19 wickets in 21 completed SA20 matches, all for MI Cape Town. He took 11 wickets in the 2025 championship season and eight in 2026. His best recorded figures are 3/28. These are completed-season statistics; his 2027 match figures will begin only after Season 5 play starts.
| SA20 season | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best figures | Bowling average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Season 3) | MI Cape Town | 11 | 11 | 2/9 | 24.00 | 6.95 |
| 2026 (Season 4) | MI Cape Town | 10 | 8 | 3/28 | 42.88 | 9.80 |
| Completed total | MI Cape Town | 21 | 19 | 3/28 | — | — |
When is MI Cape Town’s first SA20 2027 match?
MI Cape Town’s first scheduled Season 5 fixture is against Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday, 20 January 2027, at Newlands in Cape Town. Play is listed for 5:30 pm SAST, which is 8:30 pm PKT and 9:00 pm IST. This is a team fixture, not confirmation that Boult will be in the playing XI. Check the full SA20 2027 schedule for later matches and any fixture changes.
Trent Boult SA20 2027 FAQs
Which team bought Trent Boult in the SA20 2027 auction?
MI Cape Town bought Trent Boult at the 7 October 2026 Season 5 player auction. He returns to the franchise after playing for it in 2025 and 2026.
What was Trent Boult’s SA20 Season 5 auction price?
MI Cape Town paid R1.5 million. Its bid was unopposed.
Was Trent Boult retained by MI Cape Town for 2027?
No. MI Cape Town released Boult before the auction and then signed him again through the auction. His current status is sold to MI Cape Town, not retained.
How many SA20 wickets has Trent Boult taken?
Boult has 19 wickets in 21 SA20 matches across the completed 2025 and 2026 seasons. He has no Season 5 match wickets yet.
