Aiden Markram

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Aiden Markram Profile

Aiden Markram, a prodigious talent from South Africa, has been making waves in the international cricket arena. Born on October 4, 1994, in Centurion, Markram’s cricketing journey is one of dedication and passion. Captaining the South African team to victory in the 2014 U19 World Cup, he showcased leadership qualities from a young age. His Test debut in 2017 against Bangladesh saw him narrowly miss a century, but he made amends with a ton in his next match. A right-handed opening batsman, Markram’s style is a blend of aggression and technique, making him a treat to watch. His performances in domestic cricket, especially for the Titans, have been noteworthy. With a bright future ahead, Aiden Markram is undoubtedly a key player to watch in South Africa’s cricketing future. His prowess on the field and commitment to the game make him a standout talent in modern-day cricket.

Aiden Markram Stats

Aiden Markram Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	35	64	1	2285	152	36.26	3902	58.55	6	10	335	10	34	0
ODI	51	48	4	1459	175	33.15	1548	94.25	1	6	151	33	20	0
T20I	37	33	6	1063	70	39.37	711	149.5	0	9	91	44	25	0
FC	88	152	8	6285	204*	43.64	10694	58.77	18	28	899	47	89	0
List A	105	101	6	4196	183	44.16	4270	98.26	11	15	428	91	49	0
T20	126	116	20	3202	100	33.35	2411	132.8	1	22	274	111	64	0

Aiden Markram Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	35	13	249	130	2	2/27	2/27	65	3.13	124.5	0	0	0
ODI	51	22	632	590	16	2/18	2/18	36.87	5.6	39.5	0	0	0
T20I	37	16	198	262	9	3/21	3/21	29.11	7.93	22	0	0	0
FC	88	36	857	398	6	2/27	2/27	66.33	2.78	142.8	0	0	0
List A	105	53	1522	1362	43	4/45	4/45	31.67	5.36	35.3	1	0	0
T20	126	56	706	844	29	3/21	3/21	29.1	7.17	24.3	0	0	0

Aiden Markram Recent Matches

MATCH	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
South Africa vs Australia	19	0/9	07-Sep-2023	Bloemfontein	ODI # 4635
South Africa vs Australia	41	1/37	03-Sep-2023	Durban	T20I # 2230
South Africa vs Australia	49	0/13	01-Sep-2023	Durban	T20I # 2228
South Africa vs Australia	7	—	30-Aug-2023	Durban	T20I # 2224
Sunrisers vs Mumbai	13*	0/1	21-May-2023	Wankhede	T20

Debut of Aiden Markram

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	South Africa vs Bangladesh	September 28 – October 02, 2017	Potchefstroom
ODI	South Africa vs Bangladesh	October 22, 2017	East London
T20I	South Africa vs Sri Lanka	March 22, 2019	Centurion
FC	S West D vs Northerns	October 09 – 11, 2014	Oudtshoorn
LIST A	Northerns vs S West D	October 12, 2014	Oudtshoorn
T20	Northerns vs Free State	November 02, 2014	Bloemfontein

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Aiden Markram made the final 15 cut for the 2019 World Cup at the last minute. He and Reeza Hendricks were both vying for the backup opener’s spot, and Markram secured it due to his domestic 50-over competition performance and Hendricks’ lack of significant runs in the national team. Although Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock were the primary openers, Markram was expected to get a game, especially considering Amla’s form leading up to the event.

Notable Achievements

• Markram had a dream series against Bangladesh, scoring 255 runs in 3 innings, ending with an average of 255.
• He played a significant role in South Africa regaining the freedom trophy against India in the 2017/18 home series.
• Markram scored 175 against the Netherlands, aiding South Africa’s World Cup qualification.

Style of Play

Markram is known for his flamboyant stroke-making. He has a compact opener’s technique and is primarily an off-side player. He brings a mix of defensive technique and aggressive strokeplay to the crease.

International Career

Markram made his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2017 and had a significant impact in the series against them and India. He was also part of the 2019 World Cup squad.

Domestic Cricket Performances

Markram has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, especially in the 50-over format. His performances in the domestic 50-over competition played a role in his World Cup selection.

Future Prospects

With age on his side, Markram has the potential for a long international career. He has the fundamental requirements of an opening batsman and has shown the ability to adjust his game as per the situation.

Trivia

• Markram was the captain of the South African U-19 team that won the World Cup.
• He was an apprentice of Mark Boucher.
• Markram was named the T20I captain in March 2023.

FAQs of Aiden Markram

Q1. When did Aiden Markram make his Test debut for South Africa?

A: Aiden Markram made his Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on September 28, 2017, at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

Q2. What notable achievement did Aiden Markram accomplish in the U-19 cricket?

A: Aiden Markram was the captain of the South African U-19 team that clinched the World Cup title in 2014.

Q3. How did Aiden Markram perform in the 2019 World Cup?

A: Aiden Markram was part of South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup and secured his spot due to his impressive domestic 50-over competition performance.