Aiden Markram

Role: Batsman

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak

Country: South Africa

Player profile for Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram – Complete Profile

Full Name: Aiden Kyle Markram
Date of Birth: October 4, 1994
Age: 30 years
Place of Birth: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-spin
Role: All-rounder
Domestic Teams: Northerns, Titans, Paarl Rocks, Sunrisers Eastern Cape
International Debut:

Test: September 28, 2017, vs. Bangladesh
ODI: October 22, 2017, vs. Bangladesh
T20I: March 22, 2019, vs. Sri Lanka
IPL Teams: Punjab Kings (2021), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022–2024), Lucknow Super Giants (2025–present)
Current Captaincy: South Africa T20I team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20 league)

Early Life and Background

Aiden Markram was born in Centurion, South Africa. He attended Cornwall Hill College and Pretoria Boys High School. Markram led South Africa’s U-19 team to victory in the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, showcasing his leadership and batting skills early in his career.

International Career Highlights

Test Cricket:
Markram made an impressive start to his Test career with centuries in his first three matches. He has scored over 2,800 runs in Tests, with seven centuries and a highest score of 152. His performances have been pivotal in South Africa’s batting lineup.
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
In ODIs, Markram has accumulated over 2,300 runs, including three centuries. He achieved a career-best score of 175 and has been a consistent performer in the middle order.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
As a T20I batsman, Markram has scored over 1,300 runs, with a top score of 70. He has also contributed with the ball, taking 13 wickets in T20Is. His all-round abilities have been crucial for South Africa in the shortest format.

Franchise Cricket Career

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20):
Markram captained Sunrisers Eastern Cape to victory in the inaugural SA20 league in 2023 and successfully defended the title in 2024.
Indian Premier League (IPL):
Markram was part of the Punjab Kings in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2022 to 2024. In the 2025 IPL season, he was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants, bringing his leadership and experience to the team.

Notable Achievements

Fastest Century in Men’s Cricket World Cup:
In October 2023, Markram scored the fastest century in a men’s Cricket World Cup, reaching 100 off 49 balls against Sri Lanka.
T20I Captaincy:
Appointed as South Africa’s T20I captain in March 2023, Markram led the team to the final of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking the first time South Africa reached the final in this format.
Cricketer of the Year:
In 2018, Markram was named one of the five “Cricketers of the Year” in the South African Cricket Annual.

Personal Life

Markram married Nicole Danielle O’Connor on July 22, 2023. Nicole runs an online jewelry store named “Nadora Jewellery” and is an occasional wine connoisseur. Markram’s father, Kyle Markram, and mother, Gina Markram, have been supportive of his cricketing journey. He has a sister named Paige Markram Kruger.

Summary

Aiden Markram is a talented South African cricketer known for his leadership, batting prowess, and all-round abilities. With a successful international career and achievements in franchise leagues, he continues to be a key player for South Africa and his IPL team, Lucknow Super Giants.