Keemo Paul — the West Indian all-rounder bought for balance

A R200,000 buy with two skills to offer

Paul was bought alongside Temba Bavuma, Ackeem Auguste and Josh Breed, all four at R200,000 — the smallest price on the Capitals’ auction list. For an overseas all-rounder with international experience, that price looks like good business.

He bowls right-arm medium-fast and bats in the lower order, and both skills are honest ones. With the ball, he hits a hard length and varies his pace; with the bat, he can clear the rope when the innings needs a finish. In a squad built around Andre Russell’s power, Paul is the second seam-bowling all-rounder who lets the captain rest his star.

He also brings West Indian experience to a dressing room that already has plenty of it.

Seam cover, late runs, and a second all-rounder

Paul’s value is in the balance he gives the side. One player, two roles, and a captain who can pick him without unbalancing the XI.

A quick 20 from number eight can be the difference between a par total and a winning one, and Paul has the power to produce it. And when the captain needs four overs from a bowler who will not leak runs, Paul is there. His runs tend to come when the innings needs them most, and his overs tend to come when the game needs steadying.

Finalists again, with a rematch to open

Pretoria Capitals reached the 2026 final and are still chasing a first title. Keshav Maharaj has captained the side since Season 4, Sourav Ganguly has been head coach since Season 4, and the home ground is SuperSport Park in Centurion, which hosts five home league games.

The SA20 season starts on Sunday 17 January 2027, and the Capitals open it — against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George’s Park, a rematch of the 2026 final. See the full SA20 Schedule for the fixtures, and the SA20 Players index for every squad. Paul’s two skills could be a quiet edge in the title chase.