South African batsman Aiden Markram achieved a significant milestone in his cricketing career by surpassing 5,000 international runs during a match against Australia in the four-match series at Johannesburg. The 28-year-old displayed his elegance and prowess in the match, scoring 93 runs from 87 deliveries, including nine fours and three sixes, at a strike rate exceeding 106.
Since making his international debut in 2017, Aiden Markram has represented South Africa in 35 Test matches, accumulating 2,285 runs at an average of 36.26. He has registered six centuries and ten half-centuries in 64 innings, with his highest score being 152.
In the One Day International (ODI) format, Markram has featured in 55 matches, amassing 1,665 runs at an average of 35.42 and a strike rate exceeding 96. His ODI record includes two centuries and seven half-centuries in 52 innings, with a top score of 175.
Markram has also participated in 37 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), scoring 1,063 runs at an average of 39.37 and a strike rate of 149.50. He has notched nine half-centuries in 33 innings, with a best score of 70.
In a total of 127 international appearances, Aiden Markram has amassed 5,013 runs at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate slightly above 79. His international career includes eight centuries and 26 half-centuries, with a personal best of 175.
Aiden Markram’s form in 2023 has been exceptional across all formats. In 19 international matches and 21 innings this year, he has scored 1,037 runs at an average of 61.00 and a strike rate of over 101. This impressive run includes three centuries and three half-centuries, with a top score of 175.
In the match against Australia, South Africa batted first and, despite a solid contribution from Quinton De Kock (27) and Rassie Van Der Dussen (30), found themselves at 103/4. Aiden Markram’s stylish 93, supported by David Miller’s 63 and Marco Jansen’s 47, propelled South Africa to a competitive total of 315/9 in 50 overs. In response, Markram’s compatriots, Marco Jansen (5/39) and Keshav Maharaj (4/33), dismantled the Australian batting lineup as they were bowled out for 193 in 34.1 overs.
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Aiden Markram’s achievement of surpassing 5,000 international runs reflects his growing stature as a prominent batsman for South Africa. His stylish and impactful performances continue to contribute to his team’s success in various formats of the game. Markram’s recent form bodes well for South Africa as they prepare for future international challenges.
