Aiden Markram in SA20 2027: Durban’s Super Giants captain and stats
Aiden Markram will captain Durban’s Super Giants in Betway SA20 Season 5, beginning in January 2027. Durban retained the South African batter after his first season with the franchise. He is already in its completed 19-player squad and is not a candidate for the 7 October 2026 player auction. Markram previously captained Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the league’s first three seasons.
| Aiden Markram at a glance | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| SA20 2027 team | Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) |
| Season 5 status | Retained; captain |
| Role | Right-handed batter; bowls occasional right-arm off-spin |
| Previous SA20 team | Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2023–2025) |
| Joined DSG | Bought for R14 million at the 2025 Season 4 auction |
| Home venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Head coach | Lance Klusener |
Which team does Aiden Markram play for in SA20 2027?
Markram plays for Durban’s Super Giants, whose official Season 5 squad list names him as both a retained player and captain. DSG has also pre-signed Sam Curran and filled all 19 squad places. That means Markram’s current team and captaincy do not depend on the October 2026 auction. See the Durban’s Super Giants team page and SA20 2027 squads for the club’s other confirmed players.
The timeline can cause confusion. Markram captained Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the 2023 and 2024 titles, but moved to Durban after the 2025 auction, where DSG paid R14 million for him ahead of Season 4. He played for DSG in the 2025–26 competition. For Season 5 he was retained, not newly bought for R14 million in 2026. Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s listed Season 5 captain is Tristan Stubbs.
What are Aiden Markram’s SA20 batting and bowling records?
Markram has 1,276 runs in 45 SA20 matches across the four completed seasons, according to the league’s season-by-season player figures. His first year with Durban produced 309 runs in nine matches at a 152.97 strike rate, including 108 against Paarl Royals. That innings was his second SA20 century; his first came during his Sunrisers Eastern Cape years. He has also taken 18 wickets with his off-spin across the four seasons.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 12 | 366 | 100 | 11 |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 11 | 261 | 54 | 1 |
| 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 13 | 340 | 82 | 5 |
| 2026 | Durban’s Super Giants | 9 | 309 | 108 | 1 |
| Completed seasons total | Both teams | 45 | 1,276 | 108 | 18 |
These figures describe matches already played. The league’s 2027 player page currently shows a zero row because Season 5 has not begun; that row is not a completed-season performance record.
When is Aiden Markram’s first scheduled SA20 2027 match?
Durban’s Super Giants open away against Pretoria Capitals on Tuesday, 19 January 2027, at Centurion. The scheduled start is 5:30 pm SAST, or 8:30 pm PKT and 9:00 pm IST. DSG’s first home game is against Markram’s former side, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, at Kingsmead on Thursday, 21 January, also at 5:30 pm SAST. The fixtures identify the teams; individual playing XIs have not been announced. Follow the SA20 2027 schedule for any changes.
Aiden Markram SA20 2027 FAQs
Is Aiden Markram still with Sunrisers Eastern Cape? No. He joined Durban’s Super Giants for Season 4 and is retained as DSG captain for Season 5.
Will Aiden Markram be in the 2026 SA20 auction? No. Durban lists him among its retained players and has a complete 19-player squad.
How much did Durban’s Super Giants pay for Aiden Markram? DSG bought him for R14 million at the 2025 auction. That is the price of his earlier move, not a new 2026 auction result.
How many SA20 centuries has Aiden Markram scored? Two across completed SA20 seasons: a 100 for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in 2023 and a 108 for Durban’s Super Giants in 2026.
