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 worldwide.
6. Jacques Kallis
- Net Worth: $32 million
- Source of fortune: International cricket, IPL coaching roles, endorsements
- Residence: Cape Town, South Africa
- Citizenship: South African
- Age: 48
- Did You Know? Regarded by many as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, Kallis married his long-time girlfriend Charlene Engels in 2019, and they have a son. He is also an avid lover of nature and wine and is often outdoors.
5. Hashim Amla
- Net Worth: $34 million
- Source of Wealth: International cricket, IPL, endorsements
- Residence: Durban, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Age: 41
- Interesting fact: Married with two children, Amla is a man of great humility and full adherence to his faith. Amla became South Africa’s fastest Test scorer to 25 centuries and, although retired, still mentors upcoming young players.
4. Shaun Pollock
- Net Worth: US$35 million
- Source of Wealth: International cricket, IPL, media commentary, endorsements
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Age: 51
- Did You Know? He is from a cricketing family; his father Peter Pollock had also played Test cricket for South Africa. He is married to Patricia Lauderdale and is father to two daughters. Since his retirement, he has opted for broadcasting as a career.
3. Morne Morkel
- Net Worth: $40 million
- Source of Wealth: International cricket, IPL, English County cricket, endorsements
- Residence: Sydney, Australia
- Citizenship: South African, with permanent residency in Australia
- Age: 39
- Did You Know? Married to sports broadcaster Roz Kelly, Morne has two children and settled in Australia post-retirement. He now contributes as a coach, bringing his fast-bowling expertise to local and international teams.
2. Kevin Pietersen
- Net Worth: $45 million
- Source of Fortune: International cricket representing England, IPL, PSL, media roles, and endorsement such as Adidas, ESPN, Castle Lager
- Location: Surrey, England
- Citizenship: British
- Age: 44
- Did You Know? Pietersen is married to Liberty X singer Jessica Taylor and they have two children. Flamboyant, he has also raised funds for wildlife conservation, particularly for endangered rhinos.
1. Mark Boucher
- Net Worth: $50 million
- Source of Wealth: International cricket, coaching roles including current head coach of South Africa, endorsement deals, business ventures
- Residence: Pretoria, South Africa
- Citizenship: South African
- Age: 47
- Did You Know? This former South African national wicketkeeper, who is a record holder for most dismissals in Test cricket, was married to Carmen Lotter. Having been partially blinded by a career-threatening eye injury, Boucher is now very vocal about wildlife conservation.
Franchise Cricket Trend: Most of them have multiplied their fortunes several times over with the IPL, PSL, and English County Cricket. Philanthropy: A few players, such as Kevin Pietersen and AB de Villiers, are known for philanthropy related to wildlife conservation and children’s charities. Post-Retirement Roles: Most of the players have stayed on with the game after their retirement, either as coaches or as commentators and administrators.
These cricketers represented South Africa in international cricket and left their mark indeed through different ventures and contributions to the game.