Aiden Markram
365 matches · 25 Nov 2016 to 18 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Aiden Kyle Markram
- Born
- 4 Oct 1994, Centurion
- Age
- 32 years
- Role
- Top-order batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Aiden Kyle Markram (born 4 October 1994) is a South African cricketer who is the current captain of the South Africa national cricket team in Twenty20 International cricket and vice-captain in One Day International and Test cricket. Markram attended Cornwall Hill College briefly before attending Pretoria Boys High School to take advantage of its superior sporting history and facilities. Markram had captained the South African under-19 cricket team to win the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In the 2018 South African Cricket Annual, he was named as one of the five “Cricketers of the Year”. Markram was described by former captain and batsman Graeme Smith as a future South Africa captain. He made his international debut for South Africa in September 2017. He was the captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape of the SA20 league which was formed in 2022, from its inception till his release ahead of the 2025 Auction, winning 2 consecutive titles in 2022 and 2023. Markram was a member of the South African team which won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, the second ICC title the country has won till date, and was the Player of the Match, after scoring 136 (207) in the second innings.
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Aiden Markram: career summary
Aiden Markram is a top-order batter from South Africa, born on 4 Oct 1994 in Centurion. Aiden Markram has played 365 matches on CricInto's records, from 25 Nov 2016 to 18 Oct 2026, for South Africa, Manchester Super Giants, Lucknow Super Giants, Durban's Super Giants, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Titans, Punjab Kings, Hampshire, Paarl Rocks and Durham.
In ODIs (82 matches, 2017–2026): 2,554 runs in 79 innings at an average of 35.47 and a strike rate of 97.74, with 4 hundreds and 12 fifties (highest score 175); 19 wickets at an average of 64.05 and an economy rate of 5.84 (best 2/18).
In T20Is (75 matches, 2019–2026): 1,938 runs in 71 innings at an average of 31.77 and a strike rate of 148.73, with 0 hundreds and 14 fifties (highest score 86*); 16 wickets at an average of 36.81 and an economy rate of 8.79 (best 3/21).
In the Indian Premier League (69 matches, 2021–2026): 1,671 runs in 66 innings at an average of 30.38 and a strike rate of 135.52, with 0 hundreds and 10 fifties (highest score 68*); 6 wickets at an average of 59.50 and an economy rate of 9.61 (best 2/30).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 95 | 2 | 3315 | 152 | 35.65 | 5739 | 57.76 | 8 | 14 | 471 | 16 | 7 |
| ODI | 82 | 79 | 7 | 2554 | 175 | 35.47 | 2613 | 97.74 | 4 | 12 | 266 | 57 | 7 |
| T20I | 75 | 71 | 10 | 1938 | 86* | 31.77 | 1303 | 148.73 | 0 | 14 | 178 | 83 | 2 |
| Indian Premier League | 69 | 66 | 11 | 1671 | 68* | 30.38 | 1233 | 135.52 | 0 | 10 | 131 | 68 | 3 |
| SA20 | 44 | 41 | 6 | 1276 | 108 | 36.46 | 938 | 136.03 | 2 | 6 | 100 | 43 | 3 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 12 | 11 | 1 | 207 | 40 | 20.70 | 177 | 116.95 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 8 | 8 | 1 | 156 | 50 | 22.29 | 137 | 113.87 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 7 | 7 | 0 | 336 | 88 | 48.00 | 370 | 90.81 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 6 | 6 | 3 | 228 | 56* | 76.00 | 172 | 132.56 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 5 | 5 | 0 | 117 | 50 | 23.40 | 92 | 127.17 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 5 | 8 | 0 | 239 | 94 | 29.88 | 385 | 62.08 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 3 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 31 | 115.3 | 336 | 6 | 2/27 | 56.00 | 2.91 | 115.50 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 82 | 41 | 208.2 | 1217 | 19 | 2/18 | 64.05 | 5.84 | 65.79 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 75 | 38 | 67 | 589 | 16 | 3/21 | 36.81 | 8.79 | 25.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 69 | 24 | 37.1 | 357 | 6 | 2/30 | 59.50 | 9.61 | 37.17 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | 44 | 29 | 61 | 436 | 18 | 2/7 | 24.22 | 7.15 | 20.33 | 0 | 0 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 12 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0/3 | - | 6.83 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 8 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0/15 | - | 12.67 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 7 | 4 | 25 | 110 | 5 | 3/39 | 22.00 | 4.40 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 6 | 4 | 14 | 76 | 5 | 3/21 | 15.20 | 5.43 | 16.80 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 5 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 0/4 | - | 4.80 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 5 | 2 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 10.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | SA vs AUS Test | 11 (28) | 0/0 (1) & 0/18 (7) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | SA vs AUS Test | 37 (67) & 75 (237) | 0/3 (3) |
| 30 Sept 2026 | SA vs AUS ODI | 15 (16) | 0/42 (8) |
| 27 Sept 2026 | SA vs AUS ODI | 0 (1) | 1/55 (10) |
| 2 Aug 2026 | MSG vs ML The Hundred Men's Competition | 50 (26) | 0/4 (0.5) |
| 31 Jul 2026 | MSG vs TR The Hundred Men's Competition | 28 (24) | - |
| 28 Jul 2026 | MSG vs SL The Hundred Men's Competition | 32 (23) | - |
| 26 Jul 2026 | MSG vs BP The Hundred Men's Competition | 6 (9) | - |
| 23 Jul 2026 | MSG vs LS The Hundred Men's Competition | 1 (10) | - |
| 15 May 2026 | LSG vs CSK Indian Premier League | DNB | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Aiden Markram scored in ODIs?
Aiden Markram has scored 2,554 runs in ODIs, at an average of 35.47.
How many wickets has Aiden Markram taken in ODIs?
Aiden Markram has taken 19 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 2/18.
How many runs has Aiden Markram scored in T20Is?
Aiden Markram has scored 1,938 runs in T20Is, at an average of 31.77.
How many wickets has Aiden Markram taken in T20Is?
Aiden Markram has taken 16 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/21.
How many runs has Aiden Markram scored in the Indian Premier League?
Aiden Markram has scored 1,671 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 30.38.
How many wickets has Aiden Markram taken in the Indian Premier League?
Aiden Markram has taken 6 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 2/30.
How many hundreds has Aiden Markram scored?
Aiden Markram has scored 4 hundreds in ODIs, 8 hundreds in Tests and 2 hundreds in the SA20.
What is Aiden Markram's highest score?
Aiden Markram's highest score is 175, in ODIs.
How old is Aiden Markram?
Aiden Markram was born on 4 Oct 1994 in Centurion, and is 32 years old.
Which teams has Aiden Markram played for?
South Africa (2017–2026), Manchester Super Giants (2026), Lucknow Super Giants (2025–2026), Durban's Super Giants (2025–2026), Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2023–2025), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022–2024), Titans (2016–2024), Punjab Kings (2021), Hampshire (2019), Paarl Rocks (2018) and Durham (2018).