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| known_for = Left-handed wicket-keeper batter, South Africa international cricketer | | known_for = Left-handed wicket-keeper batter, South Africa international cricketer | ||
| awards = ICC World Test Championship winner (2025) | | awards = ICC World Test Championship winner (2025) | ||
}}'''Ryan David Rickelton'''is an international cricketer. He plays domestic cricket for Gauteng and MI Cape Town as a left-handed wicket-keeper batter. Rickelton made his international debut for South Africa in March 2022 and has since emerged as a key player in the national side. He played for South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final which brought the country its second ICC World title. | }}'''Ryan David Rickelton'''is an international cricketer. He plays domestic cricket for Gauteng and MI Cape Town as a left-handed wicket-keeper batter. Rickelton made his international debut for South Africa in March 2022 and has since emerged as a key player in the national side. He played for South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final which brought the country its second ICC World title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Rickelton | ||
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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Ryan Rickelton started his cricket career in South Africa's domestic leagues, where he established himself as a proficient left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He progressed from Gauteng's youth teams to major domestic teams such as the Highveld Lions and Jozi Stars because of his dependable performance and capacity to play different cricket formats. His domestic match performances led to him receiving captaincy positions and international acclaim, which reached its peak when he debuted for the South African national team in 2022. Rickelton has emerged as a vital player in domestic and international cricket competitions because of his outstanding batting and wicket-keeping performances. | Ryan Rickelton started his cricket career in South Africa's domestic leagues, where he established himself as a proficient left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He progressed from Gauteng's youth teams to major domestic teams such as the Highveld Lions and Jozi Stars because of his dependable performance and capacity to play different cricket formats. His domestic match performances led to him receiving captaincy positions and international acclaim, which reached its peak when he debuted for the South African national team in 2022. Rickelton has emerged as a vital player in domestic and international cricket competitions because of his outstanding batting and wicket-keeping performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=T20 Global League | ||
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===Domestic | ===Domestic Career=== | ||
Rickelton made his first-class debut for Gauteng against Northerns, beginning his professional journey in South African domestic cricket. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stars selected him to join their team for the inaugural T20 Global League which they later canceled. He made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Gauteng on 1 September 2017 during the 2017 Africa T20 Cup. | Rickelton made his first-class debut for Gauteng against Northerns, beginning his professional journey in South African domestic cricket. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stars selected him to join their team for the inaugural T20 Global League which they later canceled. He made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Gauteng on 1 September 2017 during the 2017 Africa T20 Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=E. Province won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
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His domestic career quickly gained momentum, as he emerged as a prolific run-scorer. He was the leading run-scorer for Gauteng in the 2017–18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, amassing 351 runs in eight matches. He achieved the top position in Sunfoil 3-Day Cup scoring by accumulating 562 runs through six matches which demonstrated his ability to maintain consistent performance across different game formats. | His domestic career quickly gained momentum, as he emerged as a prolific run-scorer. He was the leading run-scorer for Gauteng in the 2017–18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, amassing 351 runs in eight matches. He achieved the top position in Sunfoil 3-Day Cup scoring by accumulating 562 runs through six matches which demonstrated his ability to maintain consistent performance across different game formats. | ||
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His Test career started on 31 March 2022 when he played against Bangladesh for the first time. Rickelton made his international debut in One Day Internationals on 18 March 2023 when he faced the West Indies. His international career development occurred rapidly because of his technical abilities and composure which let him play aggressive yet strategic cricket. | His Test career started on 31 March 2022 when he played against Bangladesh for the first time. Rickelton made his international debut in One Day Internationals on 18 March 2023 when he faced the West Indies. His international career development occurred rapidly because of his technical abilities and composure which let him play aggressive yet strategic cricket. | ||
Rickelton achieved his first Test double century in January 2025 when he scored 259 runs at Newlands Cricket Ground during the home Test series against Pakistan. This innings received acclaim because of its demonstration of both endurance and strategic decision-making which established his position as a top-order batsman. His inclusion in South Africa's 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad confirmed his ability to play multiple cricket formats through various roles. | Rickelton achieved his first Test double century in January 2025 when he scored 259 runs at Newlands Cricket Ground during the home Test series against Pakistan. This innings received acclaim because of its demonstration of both endurance and strategic decision-making which established his position as a top-order batsman. His inclusion in South Africa's 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad confirmed his ability to play multiple cricket formats through various roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where to watch Two Oceans Marathon? ASA, SABC broadcast deal up in the air | ||
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==Work and Contributions== | ==Work and Contributions== | ||