Aiden Markram arrives at every IPL season with a reputation built on clean technique and calm decision-making, and his numbers tell the story of a batter who has grown into the league rather than burst through it. Across six seasons with three franchises, he has scored 1,671 runs in 69 matches at a strike rate of 135.52, with ten fifties and a best of 68 not out. His finest season came in 2025, when he opened for Lucknow Super Giants and scored 445 runs at a strike rate of 148.83. Aiden Markram IPL stats show a top-order batter who values the shape of an innings, bowls useful off-spin when asked, and has captained a franchise along the way.
Markram made his IPL debut in 2021 for Punjab Kings, moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022, and joined Lucknow Super Giants ahead of 2025. He captained SRH in 2023 and opened the batting for LSG in 2025 alongside Mitchell Marsh. His 2026 season was quieter, with 231 runs in 11 innings, and he left the LSG camp before the final two league matches for personal reasons. With the 2027 season still to come, his team and price for that season are not officially confirmed.
Aiden Markram IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aiden Kyle Markram |
| IPL Debut | 2021 (Punjab Kings) |
| Role | Batter (top-order) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Current IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants (last played 2026; 2027 to be confirmed) |
| IPL Matches | 69 |
| IPL Runs | 1,671 |
| Highest Score | 68 not out |
| IPL Wickets | 6 |
| Best Bowling | 2/30 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Aiden Markram?
Aiden Kyle Markram was born on 4 October 1994 in Centurion, South Africa. He is a right-handed top-order batter who bowls right-arm off-spin, and he has captained South Africa in white-ball cricket. In the IPL he has played for Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, and he led SRH in the 2023 season.
Markram first made his name as a junior cricketer, leading South Africa to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2014, and he has since built a long international career across formats. In the IPL his role has shifted with each team: a middle-order replacement signing at Punjab Kings, a settled top-order batter and then captain at SRH, and an opener at LSG. He has also led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to back-to-back SA20 titles, and he captained South Africa to the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
Aiden Markram IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | Replacement signing |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bought for ₹2.60 crore |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained for ₹2.60 crore; captain |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained for ₹2.60 crore |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Bought for ₹2 crore |
| 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants | Retained for ₹2 crore |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | To be confirmed |
Markram entered the IPL in September 2021 as a replacement signing for Punjab Kings, joining midway through the UAE leg of the season. SRH bought him in the 2022 mega auction for ₹2.60 crore and retained him at the same price for 2023 and 2024. LSG then bought him for ₹2 crore in the 2025 mega auction and retained him for ₹2 crore for 2026. His 2027 team will be settled through the retention and auction process.
Aiden Markram IPL 2024 Stats
| Batting | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 11 | 11 | 2 | 220 | 50 | 24.44 | 124.29 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
| Bowling | M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 11 | 2.0 | 15 | 0 | – | – | 7.50 |
The 2024 season was a middling one for Markram with the bat. He scored 220 runs in 11 innings with one fifty, and SRH still reached the final. His strike rate of 124.29 was the lowest of his three full SRH seasons, and he bowled only two overs all season. The move to LSG the following year, and a shift to opening the batting, changed his output sharply.
Aiden Markram IPL 2025 Stats
| Batting | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 13 | 13 | 0 | 445 | 66 | 34.23 | 148.83 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 22 |
| Bowling | M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 13 | 11.0 | 102 | 4 | 2/30 | 25.50 | 9.27 |
Opening the batting for LSG in 2025, under captain Rishabh Pant, Markram produced his best IPL season. He scored 445 runs in 13 innings with five fifties, striking at 148.83, and formed a productive opening partnership with Mitchell Marsh while Nicholas Pooran anchored the middle order. His best knock of the season was 66 against Rajasthan Royals. His off-spin was also used more often, and his four wickets included a best of 2/30.
Aiden Markram IPL 2026 Stats
| Batting | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 12 | 11 | 2 | 231 | 45 | 25.67 | 138.32 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 11 |
| Bowling | M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 12 | 5.6 | 83 | 0 | – | – | 14.82 |
The 2026 season was a step back: 231 runs in 11 innings, no fifty, and a highest score of 45. He passed 1,500 IPL runs during the season, but he could not turn starts into the long innings LSG needed. He left the LSG camp before the final two league matches for personal reasons, ending a frustrating campaign early.
Aiden Markram IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. No 2027 matches have been played, so there are no 2027 runs, wickets, or averages to report. This section will be updated once the season is underway and official figures are available.
Aiden Markram IPL 2027 Team and Price
Markram’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He last played for Lucknow Super Giants in 2026, when he was retained for ₹2 crore, but his 2027 status will depend on the retention and auction process ahead of the season. The IPL 2027 retention deadline, rules and purse will decide which players stay with their teams, and the IPL 2027 auction date, venue and time will settle the rest. Nothing about his 2027 deal should be taken as confirmed until the franchise or the league announces it.
Aiden Markram IPL Career Batting Stats
| M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 66 | 11 | 1,671 | 68* | 30.38 | 135.52 | 0 | 10 | 131 | 68 |
Aiden Markram IPL Career Bowling Stats
| M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 37.1 | 357 | 6 | 2/30 | 59.50 | 9.61 |
Aiden Markram IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PBKS | 6 | 6 | 146 | 42 | 29.20 | 122.69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.75 |
| 2022 | SRH | 14 | 12 | 381 | 68* | 47.63 | 139.05 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10.67 |
| 2023 | SRH | 13 | 13 | 248 | 50 | 22.55 | 125.89 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.64 |
| 2024 | SRH | 11 | 11 | 220 | 50 | 24.44 | 124.29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 |
| 2025 | LSG | 13 | 13 | 445 | 66 | 34.23 | 148.83 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9.27 |
| 2026 | LSG | 12 | 11 | 231 | 45 | 25.67 | 138.32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.82 |
Aiden Markram IPL Highest Score
Markram’s highest IPL score is 68 not out, made against Kolkata Knight Riders on 15 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing 176, SRH were in early trouble before Markram and Rahul Tripathi (71 off 37) put on a 94-run stand. Markram finished the job himself, hitting the winning six to take SRH home by seven wickets with 13 balls to spare. His 36-ball innings included six fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 188.89.
Aiden Markram IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Markram is a part-time off-spinner rather than a frontline bowler, and his IPL bowling record reflects that: six wickets from 69 matches at an economy of 9.61. His best figures are 2/30, taken for LSG against Delhi Capitals in 2025, a season in which he bowled more than in any other IPL year. Teams use his off-spin to break partnerships and change the pace of an innings, not as a stock option.
Aiden Markram IPL Batting Records
- 1,671 IPL runs in 69 matches at an average of 30.38 and a strike rate of 135.52
- Ten fifties, with no IPL century to date
- Highest score of 68 not out against KKR in 2022
- Best season: 445 runs in 2025 for LSG, with five fifties
- Best strike-rate season: 148.83 in 2025
- Passed 1,500 IPL runs during the 2026 season
Aiden Markram IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | Not officially confirmed | Replacement signing |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹2.60 crore | Auction |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹2.60 crore | Retention |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹2.60 crore | Retention |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹2 crore | Auction |
| 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹2 crore | Retention |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Not officially confirmed | To be confirmed |
Aiden Markram IPL Records and Achievements
- Captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2023 IPL season
- Member of the SRH squad that reached the 2024 IPL final
- Best IPL season in 2025: 445 runs at a strike rate of 148.83 for LSG
- Ten IPL fifties across 69 matches, with a best of 68 not out
- Led South Africa to the 2024 T20 World Cup final and Sunrisers Eastern Cape to back-to-back SA20 titles
Aiden Markram’s IPL Performance Analysis
Markram’s IPL career splits into three clear phases. The first, at Punjab Kings and in his opening SRH season, was about establishing himself: 381 runs at 47.63 in 2022 remains his best average for a season, built on patience and picking the right balls to attack. The second phase, 2023 and 2024, was his least productive, with the added weight of captaincy in 2023 and a reduced role in 2024. His average dropped below 25 in both years, and his strike rate stayed under 126.
The third phase began with the move to LSG and the switch to opening. In 2025 he scored more runs than in any other season and struck at nearly 149, showing what changes when a technically sound batter gets the powerplay and a clear role. The 2026 dip, with no fifty in 11 innings, shows the other side of that: when the starts do not convert, an opener’s numbers fall quickly. Overall, Markram’s record is that of a reliable top-order batter whose best work comes when he is given responsibility at the top and left to build an innings. His off-spin remains a bonus, used in short spells, and his 2027 value will depend on whether a franchise backs him as an opener again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Aiden Markram play for in the IPL?
He last played for Lucknow Super Giants in 2026. His 2027 team is not officially confirmed.
How many runs has Aiden Markram scored in the IPL?
1,671 runs in 69 matches, at an average of 30.38 and a strike rate of 135.52.
What is Aiden Markram’s highest IPL score?
68 not out off 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022, in a seven-wicket SRH win.
What is Aiden Markram’s IPL 2027 price?
Not officially confirmed. His 2026 retention price at LSG was ₹2 crore, but his 2027 deal will be settled through the retention and auction process.
Has Aiden Markram captained an IPL team?
Yes. He captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2023 season.
How many IPL wickets does Aiden Markram have?
Six wickets from 69 matches, with best figures of 2/30.
When did Aiden Markram make his IPL debut?
On 21 September 2021, for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals in Dubai, scoring 26 off 20 balls.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources, including the official IPL site (iplt20.com), ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, myKhel, IPLT20stats, and contemporary match reports from CricTracker and Sportskeeda. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 14 October 2026
