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Cricket Batsmen from South Africa

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  • 116 Total Player Profiles
  • 12 Countries Represented
  • 90 Teams Represented

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Aiden Markram Batsman
South Africa

Aiden Markram

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Right-hand bat

Stylish South African top-order batter whose Lord's century won the 2025 World Test Championship.

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Faf du Plessis Batsman
South Africa

Faf du Plessis

Delhi Capitals

Right-hand bat

Tenacious batter and astute captain, Faf du Plessis was South Africa's rock in all formats.

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Hashim Amla Batsman
South Africa

Hashim Amla

South Africa

Right-hand bat

South Africa's serene run-machine, whose classical strokeplay and triple century defined an era of calm dominance.

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Kevin Pietersen Batsman
England

Kevin Pietersen

South Africa

Right-hand bat

A fearless, swaggering batter who transformed England's white-ball and Test fortunes.

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Temba Bavuma Batsman
South Africa

Temba Bavuma

South Africa

Right-hand bat

Compact, gutsy right-hander who captained South Africa to the 2025 World Test Championship title.

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About the Player Database

The player database holds a curated set of just over a hundred of the game's most notable cricketers. Men and women, current stars and legends. Each profile lists country, role, batting and bowling style, current team, and national team.

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