By SRTeam After doing super well for the South African team in all three formats of the game, Ryan Rickelton has finally gotten a chance to play in the IPL as well, and yes, it is none other than the Mumbai Indians that bought him this year. Sure, his form at the start of the IPL was kinda a problem for the team, but now he seems to be back on track, and actually hitting big runs with a high strike rate, and that’s what matters. He certainly is a capable opener batter for MI this year, and maybe, if MI wins this season, he will have a big role in that too. So if you’re seeing him play for the very first time in the 18th season of the IPL, then let’s get to know him here.
| Detail | Value |
| Date of Birth | 11 July 1996 |
| Age | 29 (as of May 2025) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Girlfriend | Jamie Kronenberg |
| Kids | None |
| Net Worth | US $1 million (estimated) |
Personal Life
Right now, Ryan Rickelton is about 29 years old, and yes, he was born and brought up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Just like so many other South African players, he is also into so many other sports, but it is actually cricket that he is super passionate about since his childhood days.
As for his love life and all that stuff, you see, some sources out there suggest that he is dating Jamie Kronenberg, but they’re not married yet and have no kids.
Professional Life and IPL Career
Ryan’s career in South African domestic cricket started with Gauteng in 2015. Subsequently, he moved to the Lions and consistently proved his worth by scoring runs, BIG runs actually. He was capped for South Africa in Test cricket for the first time on March 31, 2022, and in ODIs much later, on March 18, 2023. His T20 International debut came in May 2024. As a left-hander, he is a wicketkeeper-batter who is known for powerful hits and good glovework.
Mumbai Indians signed him at the IPL 2025 auction for ₹1 crore. In April 2025, he debuted in the IPL and very quickly made his mark. He crossed the 300-run mark in the season, registering three half-centuries. Quickfire 58 off 32 balls against Lucknow Super Giants and 61 off 38 against Rajasthan Royals were crucial in helping his team clinch those big wins. At the end of the season, he was the second-highest run-scorer for the Mumbai Indians and is likely to remain an important player for the team.