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	}}'''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
			\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/ryan-rickelton-605661\|website =ESPNcricinfo\|\|access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

	==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 ~~Carer~~===		===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
			\|url=https://www.news24.com/sport\|website =News24\|\|access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

	==Work and Contributions==		==Work and Contributions==

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}}'''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.

==Early Life==

Ryan Rickelton was born in 11 July 1996 in South Africa. Cricket coaches recognized his natural talent for the sport when he was still a child. He grew up in a cricket-loving environment and developed his cricket skills through school and club matches because of the strong domestic system of his country. Rickelton maintained his private family life yet he devoted himself to cricket since he was a teenager which led him to become a professional player

==Education==

The complete educational history of Rickelton remains unknown because no records exist. South African cricketers followed the same educational path as Rickelton who studied at school while practicing his cricket skills. His youth development programs which included participation in Gauteng development teams helped him develop his technical abilities and match knowledge.

==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.

===Domestic Carer===

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.

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.

==International Career==

Rickelton’s international journey began officially in January 2021 when South Africa chose him for their T20I team which was set to face Pakistan. His domestic achievements brought him increased recognition despite his initial absence from the field. He scored 224 runs with South Africa A during their List A series against Zimbabwe which included a century in May 2021.

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.

==Work and Contributions==

Rickelton shows his left-handed batting skills together with his wicket-keeping abilities which include quick reflexes and dependable hand-eye coordination. His batting style combines classical techniques for longer formats with T20s aggressive stroke execution. He has maintained his position as a top run-scorer in multiple domestic competitions while his Imperial Lions leadership demonstrates his ability to develop effective game strategies.

Rickelton has made important contributions to international cricket through his performances in both Tests and limited-overs matches. His double century against Pakistan together with his ability to lead innings under pressure demonstrate his ability to perform at the highest competition level. He has become an integral part of South Africa’s middle order which helps the team maintain equilibrium during difficult matches.

==Awards and Recognition==

Ryan Rickelton has been honored for his reliable cricket performance which he showed throughout his career as well as for his abilities to lead teams. He played an important role in South Africa's victory at the ICC World Test Championship in 2025 which marked a historic moment for his country. He demonstrated his batting skills in the 2017-18 season when he became the top run scorer for Gauteng in various domestic tournaments. The Imperial Lions selected him as their captain for the 2021-22 CSA T20 Challenge which showed his leadership abilities.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/ryanrickelton/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.facebook.com/ryan.rickelton/ Facebook]

== See also ==
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]

== References ==
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