Name:

Esterhuizen, Connor

Date of Birth:

31 May 2001

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Johannesburg

Career:

T20: 2026 - current

Teams:

South Africa (Country)

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Connor Esterhuizen is a South African top-order batsman and wicketkeeper, born on 31 May 2001 in Johannesburg. A right-handed batsman, he developed through the Lions system and made his professional debut across formats in 2022. Known for his calm temperament and clean stroke play, he quickly established himself as a reliable presence at the top of the order in domestic cricket.

His breakout came during the 2025 CSA 4-Day Series, where he delivered multiple big centuries, including scores above 150 and 200, showcasing his ability to build long innings. Esterhuizen has also gained franchise experience with teams like MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals, and made his T20I debut for South Africa in 2026 against New Zealand. With strong technique and adaptability across formats, he is viewed as one of South Africa’s emerging batting prospects.

Source: CricketCrowd Staff Reporter