Ryan Rickelton Stats 2026: Full Test, ODI, T20I, IPL and SA20 Career Record
Ryan Rickelton stats show a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter for South Africa averaging 37.38 in Tests, 28.38 in ODIs and 28.50 in T20Is, with a Test-best of 259 against Pakistan. He also plays IPL for Mumbai Indians and SA20 for MI Cape Town.
Figures current as of August 2026.
Ryan Rickelton Stats at a Glance
|
Format |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
Highest Score |
100s |
|
Test |
15 |
897 |
37.38 |
52.85 |
259 |
2 |
|
ODI |
17 |
454 |
28.38 |
86.14 |
103 |
1 |
|
T20I |
29 |
741 |
28.50 |
150.30 |
77* |
0 |
|
IPL |
26 |
836 |
34.83 |
168.20 |
123* |
1 |
|
SA20 |
35 |
1,349 |
43.51 |
160.97 |
113* |
2 |
Franchise T20 figures like these update within hours of a match, so check this table against the latest scorecard during an active season.
Rickelton was born 11 July 1996 in Johannesburg, bats left-handed, and came through St Stithians College and the Lions system in Gauteng, according to Wikipedia.
International Career Stats
Ryan Rickelton Stats: Test Format
In Tests, Rickelton has played 15 matches for 897 runs at an average of 37.38, with 2 centuries and 1 half-century. His strike rate of 52.85 is high for a red-ball batter, typically a sign of someone comfortable pressuring bowlers. His highest score, 259 against Pakistan at Newlands, came while opening the innings.
Test Debut and Most Recent Match
Debut: against Bangladesh at Kingsmead, 31 March 2022. Most recent: against India at Guwahati, ending 26 November 2025.
ODI Stats
His ODI numbers read 17 matches, 454 runs, an average of 28.38 and a strike rate of 86.14, including one century, the smallest of his three international samples.
ODI Debut and Most Recent Match
Debut: against West Indies, March 2023. Most recent: against India, December 2025.
T20I Stats
In T20Is, he has 741 runs from 29 matches at an average of 28.50 and a strike rate of 150.30, with 4 half-centuries but no centuries yet. That rate is lower than his franchise T20 numbers, suggesting his international role leans more toward anchoring than pure acceleration.
T20I Debut and Most Recent Match
Debut: against West Indies, 23 May 2024. Most recent: against New Zealand, 4 March 2026.
Franchise T20 Stats
IPL Stats
For Mumbai Indians, Rickelton has played 26 IPL matches, scoring 836 runs at an average of 34.83 and a strike rate of 168.20, with a top score of 123 not out. He debuted in 2025 opening alongside Rohit Sharma.
SA20 Stats
At MI Cape Town, his SA20 numbers stand at 35 matches, 1,349 runs, an average of 43.51 and a strike rate of 160.97, with 2 centuries and 8 fifties, rising from the low 20s in his debut season to above 40 later on.
Other T20 Leagues
He has also played MLC (Seattle Orcas), the Mzansi Super League (Jozi Stars), and England's Hundred (Sunrisers), with strong 2026 form in the latter.
ICC Rankings
|
Format |
Current Rank |
Best Rank |
|
Test |
40 |
2 |
|
ODI |
Not ranked |
Not ranked |
|
T20I |
21 |
11 |
Rankings shift after every series. His best-ever Test ranking of 2nd followed the double century against Pakistan.
Bowling Stats
Rickelton is a wicketkeeper-batter first and has not bowled in Tests, ODIs or T20Is. In first-class cricket he has 0 wickets from 2 innings, plus 2 wickets combined across List A and T20 cricket, treated as a backup option rather than a genuine bowling resource.
Fielding Stats
|
Format |
Catches |
Stumpings |
|
Test |
7 |
0 |
|
ODI |
18 |
6 |
|
T20I |
14 |
0 |
The higher ODI stumping count reflects how South Africa typically uses him behind the stumps in that format.
Key Terms Explained
- Average (Ave): total runs divided by dismissals. Higher generally means more consistent scoring.
- Strike Rate (SR): runs scored per 100 balls faced. Higher means faster scoring.
- Not Out (NO): an innings where the batter wasn't dismissed.
- Ct/St: catches and stumpings taken as a fielder or wicketkeeper.
- BBI/BBM: best bowling figures in an innings or match.
Fantasy managers usually weigh average and strike rate together, since a high strike rate with a low average can signal inconsistency.
Career Timeline Summary
|
Format |
Debut |
Most Recent Match |
|
Test |
vs Bangladesh, 31 March 2022 |
vs India, 26 November 2025 |
|
ODI |
vs West Indies, 18 March 2023 |
vs India, 6 December 2025 |
|
T20I |
vs West Indies, 23 May 2024 |
vs New Zealand, 4 March 2026 |
|
IPL |
vs Chennai Super Kings, 23 March 2025 |
vs Rajasthan Royals, 24 May 2026 |
|
SA20 |
2023 season |
2026 season |
Analysts often watch the gap between a player's last Test and current T20 commitments as a red-ball priority signal.
Conclusion
Ryan Rickelton stats reflect a batter who scores quickly across formats, with his biggest numbers coming in Tests and T20 franchise cricket. His ODI record remains the least developed of the three international formats so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Rickelton's batting average in Tests?
His Test batting average is 37.38 from 15 matches, built on 897 runs including 2 centuries and a highest score of 259 against Pakistan.
What is Ryan Rickelton's highest score in international cricket?
His highest international score is 259, made in a Test match against Pakistan at Newlands in early 2025.
How many centuries has Ryan Rickelton scored?
He has 2 international centuries, both in Tests, plus 1 ODI century. In franchise cricket he also has one century each in the IPL and SA20.
What is Ryan Rickelton's strike rate in T20 cricket?
His T20I strike rate is 150.30. In franchise T20 cricket it's higher, around 168 in the IPL and 161 in the SA20.
Which IPL team does Ryan Rickelton play for?
He plays for Mumbai Indians, having debuted in 2025 and been retained by the franchise ahead of the 2026 auction.