Top Richest South African Cricketers | Wealthiest Cricket Stars of South Africa 2024

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A look into the top 10 richest cricketers in South Africa. Looking closely at net worth, sources of income, citizenship, age, and some interesting personal facts about their family life. From endorsement deals to franchise cricket, here are the players who have conquered both fields.

10. AB de Villiers

* **Net Worth**: $21 million
  • Source of Wealth: International cricket, franchise leagues (IPL, PSL, BBL), endorsements (MRF, Mont Blanc, Audi).
  • Residence: Durban, South Africa
  • Citizenship: South African
  • Age: 40
  • Did You Know? De Villiers is married to Danielle de Villiers, and they have two sons and a daughter. Known as “Mr. 360,” he’s respected for his unorthodox shots and style of play on the field.

9. Dale Steyn

  • Net Worth: $23 million
  • Source of Wealth: International cricket, IPL contracts, sponsorships (New Balance, Zando, Gunn & Moore)
  • Residence: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Citizenship: South African
  • Age: 41
  • Did You Know? Steyn is known as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in cricket history. Married to Jeanne Kietzmann, an actress and model, Steyn is also a surfing enthusiast and spends time along the Cape Town coastline.

8. Graeme Smith

  • Net Worth: $25 million
  • Source of Wealth: International cricket, Cricket South Africa (CSA), commentary, punditry, sponsorships
  • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Nationality: South African
  • Age: 43
  • Did You Know? Smith is the youngest captain of South Africa as he had led the team at the age of 22. Under his leadership, the team won many a match. He is divorced from Morgan Deane and has two kids with her. He is now engaged in administrative work at CSA.

7. Faf du Plessis

  • Net Worth: $28 million
  • Source of Wealth: International cricket, IPL, endorsements (Puma, Oakley), franchise cricket
  • Residence: Pretoria, South Africa
  • Citizenship: South African
  • Age: 39
  • Did You Know? Married to a photographer and social media influencer Imari Visser, Faf has two daughters. One of the most respected team players, Faf captained the Proteas in all formats and remains one of the powerhouses in T20
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