Ryan Rickelton, the top run-getter in the South African SA20 league for the 2024 season, has been picked up by Mumbai Indians in the 2025 IPL auction for his base price of ₹1 crore. The dynamic left-hander also had a stellar domestic T20 Challenge performance, which made him a hot property in the auction. With Mumbai being the sole bidder for Rickelton, they have secured a promising addition to their batting line-up.
South Africa redeemed themselves after their defeat against Ireland in the T20 International by winning the first One-day International by a margin of 139 runs. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were the key players, scoring half-centuries and rescuing the Proteas from a perilous start. Their partnership of 152 runs helped South Africa to a total of 271-9, a score which proved too much for Ireland to handle as they struggled against Lizaad Williams and Lungi Ngidi who took early wickets.
South Africa Announces 15-Man Squad for Upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 South Africa has announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, led by Aiden Markram. Pacer Anrich Nortje has returned to the team after a nine-month injury layoff, while star performers from the SA20 tournament, Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman, have also made the cut. The team also includes a second-string squad for the West Indies series, with notable absentees like Lungi Ngidi and Rassie van der Dussen.