Aiden Markram is a right-handed top-order batter and occasional off-spin bowler. He captained South Africa to victory in the 2014 ICC U-19 World Cup and has since become a key player across all formats. Markram has also captained South Africa's T20I side and the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
30 years (born October 4, 1994)
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Cornwall Hill College
Married to longtime partner Nicole Danielle O’Connor in July 2023
Born into a sports-loving family, Markram received his first cricket kit at age two. He played multiple sports during his school years, including rugby and soccer, before focusing on cricket.
Became the second-youngest South African to captain the national team at age 23
As of April 2025, Markram continues to lead South Africa's T20I team and aims to guide the national side to success in upcoming ICC tournaments. He also remains a central figure in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Approximately $4.5 million USD (₹37 crore) as of 2025