Aiden Kyle Markram, famously known as Aiden Markram was born in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa on 4 October 1994. Aiden Markram is a right-hand South African batter who plays all formats of cricket for the national side. Markram has been an important member of the South-African squad for the past couple of years. Aiden Markram is considered one of the best young batters for the nation and the future of South-African cricket. He is often considered the opening batter. However, he also has the ability to play in the middle order. Aiden Markram is also an effective right-arm off-break bowler who can restrict batters in the middle orders, Markram also has the ability to bowl in the powerplay and take wickets. Aiden Markram was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the mega auction of TATA IPL 2022 for 2.60 crores.
Aiden Markram Early Life and Education
Aiden Markram started off playing cricket at the age of just 5 years. He started off as a bowler, but later when his parents saw him batting, they asked him to focus more of his batting skills. Aiden Markram attended Pretoria Boys High School in Pretoria and played a lot of matches for his school team. He also led his school team and was made captain at the very early age. Aiden Markram was always seen as a calm and composed batter and a player on the field who knows all the aspects of the game clearly and executes the plan thoroughly.
Aiden Markram International Debut
Aiden Markram Test Debut – 28 September 2017 against Bangladesh
Aiden Markram ODI Debut – 22 October 2017 against Bangladesh
Aiden Markram T20I Debut – 22 March 2019 against Sri Lanka
Aiden Markram Career
Aiden Markram Domestic Career
Aiden Markram started off his domestic career back in 2014 when played for Northerns and made his first class debut in October for them in a match against South Western Districts.
In 2015, Aiden Markram was picked up in the squad of Africa T20 Cup and them played for Walkden in the Bolton Cricket tournament in 2016.
Aiden Markram was named as the best domestic young player in 2017 by South Africa Cricket and he was also included in the squad of Nelson Mandela Bay Stars in the T20 Global League tournament in 2017. However, the tournament got cancelled later due to some reasons.
Aiden Markram was also the part of inaugural season of Mzansi Super League in 2018 when he was signed by Paarl Rocks for the season.
Aiden Markram was signed by Hampshire for the English County Season in 2019 for the first part of the season.
Aiden Markram was also the part of Titans squad that won the Momentum One Day Tournament and smashed 127 runs in the finals and won Player of the match award in the finals for his team.
Aiden Markram was them retained by the Paarl Rocks for the next season of Mzansi Super League in 2019.
In 2021-22 domestic season for South Africa, Aiden Markram was named in the squad of Northerns for the entire season.
Aiden Markram International Career
Aiden Markram was first picked up in the squad of South Africa back in June 2017 in a Test series against England. However, he didn’t get a chance to appear in playing 11 and just warmed the bench.
Aiden Markram made his International Debut in a Test match against Bangladesh on 28th September 2017 and scored 97 runs on his debut.
Markram smashed his maiden test hundred in the 2nd test of his career in the same series. He scored 143 runs in the 2nd test of the series.
On the same tour, Aiden Markram was also picked in the squad of South Africa for the ODI series and made his debut in the 3rd match of the series. Aiden Markram picked 2 wickets on his debut and also scored 66 runs in the match.
Aiden Markram again smashed a century in the 3rd test of his career and also made a record of scoring 2 centuries in first 3 tests of the career by any South African player.
In 2018, Aiden Markram became the second youngest player for South Africa to captain the national side when he was appointed as the stand-in captain for the limited overs series against India.
In March, Aiden Markram smashed his maiden 150+ score in a Test against Australia.
Aiden Markram always proved himself as an effective spin bowling option for the captain.
In March 2019, Aiden Markram made his T20I debut in a match against Sri Lanka.
Markram’s short career has been full of injuries as of now. He remained in and out of the team mostly due to the injuries.
In 2021, Aiden Markram ended up as the highest run getter for his team in a series against Pakistan which South Africa lost eventually.
Aiden Markram IPL Career
Aiden Markram made his IPL debut back in season 2021 when he was roped in by Punjab Kings for the season. Aiden Markram played 6 matches in the season and scored 146 runs.
Aiden Markram was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the mega auction of TATA IPL 2022 for 2.60 crores.
Aiden Markram played 14 matches in the season for the franchise and scored 381 runs including 3 half centuries.
Aiden Markram Stats
In Tests, Aiden Markram has played 31 matches and scored 1973 runs including 5 centuries and 9 half centuries with the highest score of 152 runs in an innings. He has also taken 2 wickets in the Tests.
In ODIs, Aiden Markram has played 38 matches and scored 899 runs including 3 half centuries. He has taken 9 wickets in the ODIs.
In T20Is, Aiden Markram has played 20 matches and scored 588 runs including 6 half centuries. He has taken 5 wickets in T20Is.
In IPL, Aiden Markram has played 20 matches and scored 527 runs including 3 half centuries.
Aiden Markram Family
Aiden Markram was born to Kyle Markram and Gina Markram in 1994. Aiden Markram has a sister named Paige Markram. Aiden Markram married to his longtime girlfriend Nicole O’Connor in 2021.
Personal Information
Aiden Markram Full Name: Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram Nick Name: Mark
Aiden Markram Height: 185 cm
Aiden Markram Birthplace: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Aiden Markram Date of Birth: 4 October 1994
Aiden Markram Age: 27 years
Aiden Markram Nationality: South African
Aiden Markram Religion: Christian
Aiden Markram College: Pretoria Boys High School, Pretoria
Aiden Markram Marital Status: Married
Aiden Markram Favorite Cricketer: AB de Villiers
Aiden Markram Jersey Number: 4
Aiden Markram Batting style: Right-hand bat
Aiden Markram Hobbies: Playing Golf
FAQs
1. When Aiden Markram made his debut for South Africa?
Aiden Markram made his International Debut in a Test match against Bangladesh on 28th September 2017 and scored 97 runs on his debut.
2. How many runs Aiden Markram has scored in Tests?
In Tests, Aiden Markram has played 31 matches and scored 1973 runs including 5 centuries and 9 half centuries with the highest score of 152 runs in an innings. He has also taken 2 wickets in the Tests.
3. When Aiden Markram got married?
Aiden Markram married to his longtime girlfriend Nicole O’Connor in 2021.
