International career
Ryan Rickelton’s journey in international cricket started with some key moments in domestic cricket, leading to his debut for South Africa.
- January 2021: Rickelton joined South Africa's T20I squad for the series against Pakistan.
- April 2021: He was named in Gauteng’s squad for the 2021–22 cricket season.
- May 2021: He was selected for South Africa A’s squad for the tour to Zimbabwe. During this tour, he scored 224 runs in the List A series, including a century. He finished as the highest run-scorer of the series.
- November 2021: Rickelton earned a spot in South Africa’s ODI squad for the series against the Netherlands.
- December 2021: He was included in South Africa's Test squad for the series against India.
- January 2022: Rickelton was called up to the Test team for South Africa's tour of New Zealand.
- March 2022: He was named in the Test squad for the series against Bangladesh and made his Test debut on 31 March 2022.
- March 2023: Rickelton made his ODI debut on 18 March against the West Indies.
- May 2024: He was included in South Africa's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
- January 2025: Rickelton scored 259 runs in a Test match against Pakistan at Newlands, his first double century in Test cricket.
Rickelton’s steady rise through domestic and international cricket highlights his growing role in South African cricket.
Leagues Participation
Ryan Rickelton has played in several major franchise leagues. Below are the details of his participation in these leagues.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Since 2025, Rickelton has played for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought at the 2025 auction for Rs 1 crore. Rickelton plays as a middle-order batsman.
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Year
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Team
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Auction Price
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Position
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Performance Details
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2025
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Mumbai Indians
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Rs 1 crore
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Middle Order
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Key batsman, crucial runs
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SA20 League
In 2024, Rickelton played for MI Cape Town in the SA20 League. He was the leading run-scorer with 676 runs. In January 2025, Rickelton scored 89 runs from 39 balls in a match. He hit six sixes and had a strike rate of 228.20.
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Year
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Team
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Runs
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Strike Rate
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Match Details
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2024
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MI Cape Town
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676
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-
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Leading run-scorer
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2025
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MI Cape Town
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89 (39 balls)
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228.20
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Match-winning knock
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Major League Cricket (MLC)
In Major League Cricket (MLC), Rickelton played two key matches. On July 10, 2024, he scored 103 runs from 66 balls in a match against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, helping the Seattle Orcas win by 9 wickets. For this, he was named Player of the Match.
On July 18, 2024, Rickelton scored 89 runs from 52 balls against the same team, but the Seattle Orcas lost the match.
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Year
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Team
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Runs
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Balls
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Match Details
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Result
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2024
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Seattle Orcas
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103
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66
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First T20 century
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Won by 9 wickets
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2024
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Seattle Orcas
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89
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52
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Solid knock
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Lost
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Rickelton’s time in these leagues shows his skill as a strong middle-order batsman and a consistent performer.
Domestic career
Ryan Rickelton started his domestic career with Gauteng, debuting in first-class cricket against Northerns. In August 2017, he was part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stars squad for the T20 Global League, but the tournament was cancelled before he could play.
He debuted in Twenty20 cricket for Gauteng in the 2017 Africa T20 Cup. In the 2017–18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, he scored 351 runs in eight matches, becoming the leading run-scorer for Gauteng. In the 2017–18 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup, he also led with 562 runs in six games.
In 2018, Rickelton joined the Highveld Lions squad for the 2018–19 season and was named to the Cricket South Africa Emerging Squad. He played for the Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League in 2018 and 2019. In 2022, Rickelton became the captain of the Imperial Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge and helped the DP World Lions win against the Momentum Titans in the Division 1 Four-Day Series in 2024.
Rickelton played for Northamptonshire in the County Championship in 2022. In four matches, he scored two centuries and four half-centuries, averaging 77. In 2023, he joined Yorkshire for three matches in the County Championship and debuted on 10 July 2023 against Worcestershire. In the 2024 CSA T20 Challenge, he scored 52 runs against the Warriors and finished with 378 runs in 11 matches.
Records and achievements
Ryan Rickelton has achieved several important records and milestones in his cricket career.
- 2012: He was named the best Under-15 cricketer in South Africa.
- 2024: He became the third-highest scorer in Major League Cricket with 103 runs.
- 2024: Rickelton was the top scorer in the SA20 tournament and finished second in the CSA T20 Challenge (2023-2024 season). He had the highest strike rate among the top 12 scorers.
- May 2024: He was selected for South Africa’s squad for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup.
- January 2025: Rickelton scored 259 runs in the second Test against Pakistan, breaking the previous record of 277 runs set by Graeme Smith in 2003.
Personal life
Ryan was born on July 11, 1996, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up in a family that loved cricket. His father, who played cricket at the club level, helped Ryan become interested in the sport. Ryan often says his family’s support has been important to his success.
Ryan Rickelton went to St Stithians College in Johannesburg. It is a well-known school for sports. Ryan did well in both studies and cricket, which helped him start his professional career.
Net Worth
Ryan’s net worth is around $1 million. This amount includes his cricket earnings, endorsements, and other sources.
Cars and House
Ryan lives in Johannesburg. Details about his car and house are not shared widely, but he leads a comfortable life.
Scandals
In 2022, Ryan was not selected for the South African team for the T20 World Cup. The Cricket South Africa (CSA) said an ankle injury was the reason. However, they also mentioned that he could still play for the Lions in local games.
Fans
On January 4, 2025, Ryan scored 200 runs on day two of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town. The crowd cheered loudly when he raised his bat.
In December 2024, after scoring a century on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, Ryan received a lot of praise on Twitter. Ryan has 25,000 followers on Instagram.
