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Marques Ackerman

Marques Ackerman (born March 1, 1996) is a South African left-handed middle-order batter and right-arm off-break bowler, known for playing for Durban's Super Giants, Dolphins, North West, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Pretoria Capitals, and South Africa A, earning accolades like the Dolphins captaincy and KZNCU Cricketer of the Year (2019) for his leadership and consistent domestic performance, including a first-class double-century and leading his teams to titles. 

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Full Name
Marques Jannie Ackerman
Born
1 March 1996
Place Of Birth
Johannesburg, Transvaal
Country
South Africa
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Dolphins vs Lions · 3rd Place Play-off T10 April 19, 2026 12 6 1 1 200.00
Lions vs Dolphins · Match 6 T10 April 18, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Titans vs Dolphins · Match 4 T10 April 18, 2026 16 10 1 2 160.00
Western Province vs Dolphins · Match 2 T10 April 17, 2026 4 2 1 0 200.00
Dolphins vs Western Province · Match 27 List A March 22, 2026 13 12 2 0 108.33
Dolphins vs Boland · Match 21 List A March 17, 2026 40 52 7 0 76.92

Matches

Dolphins Dolphins
110/7
Result
106/6
DOL won by 4 runs April 19, 2026 1:30 pm
Lions Lions
Lions Lions
Dolphins Dolphins
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Major Represented Teams

  • Domestic: Dolphins, North West, Lions, KwaZulu-Natal Coastal, Durban Qalandars, Durban's Super Giants (2025-26 season)

  • International/Other: South Africa A, South Africa U19, South African Invitation XI, Cape Town Blitz (MSL), Pretoria Capitals (SA20), Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20) 

International Cricket (for South Africa 'a' Team)

  • vs. New Zealand A (Aug-Sep 2025): Played Tests and ODIs, scoring a 69 and 45 in one Test and 26 in an ODI.

  • vs. West Indies A (May 2025): Played ODIs.

  • vs. India A (Oct-Nov 2025): A significant series where he scored a century (134) and 24 in one Test, and 16 in an ODI. 

Key Records & Achievements

  • Captaincy: Captained the Dolphins to victory in the premier domestic first-class competition (2020/21) and South Africa A to series wins.

  • Individual Awards: KZNCU Cricketer of the Year (2019).

  • Milestones: Scored a century in his first-class debut match for the Dolphins.

  • Notable Performances: Scored 209 in First-Class, 81 in List A, and 74 in T20, showcasing his batting prowess across formats.