Wiaan Mulder Biography, IPL Debut, and Cricket Records

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  • Name: Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
  • Nickname: Wiaan Mulder
  • Birth: 19 February 1998
  • Age: 27 years
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • International Debut: 6 October 2017
  • IPL Debut: 30 March 2025
  • Batting Style: Right-Handed Bat
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
  • Teams: South Africa, Gauteng, Lions, Durham, Leicestershire, Sunrisers Hyderabad

Wiaan Mulder Net Worth: Not publicly available but he is purchased by SRH at 0.75 million.

Who is Wiaan Mulder?

Wiaan Mulder is a South African first-class cricketer born in Johannesburg. He started his domestic career in 2016 for Highveld Lions against Cape Cobras while he made his international debut in 2017 with an ODI against Bangladesh. With a promising career ahead of him, Mulder continues to make his mark on the cricketing world and is finally noticed by SRH during the IPL 2025 auction.

Mulder played in the County Championship leagues for Durham and Leicestershire, which exposed him to various playing conditions, thereby enhancing his cricket skills. The diverse skills of this player make him a strong candidate for South Africa’s upcoming cricket prospects.

Wiaan Mulder Profile & Biography

Born on 19th February 1998 in Johannesburg (South Africa), Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder, better known by his nickname, is an international cricketer (all-rounder). Wiaan, through his batting and bowling, displayed exceptional talents that boosted his position in domestic cricket.

Wiaan Mulder started his career as a South African international player on October 6th, 2017 during an ODI match against Bangladesh. His solid cricketing achievements in domestic games finally led him to the South African national Test team as a right-arm medium pacer and reliable batsman.

The South African international cricketer Mulder has shown crucial worth in both Test cricket competitions and One Day International matches. The South African middle order trusts Mulder to deliver during tense moments because he maintains his calm under high-stress situations, in addition to making crucial bowling impacts for his team.

Wiaan Mulder’s Debut in International Cricket

Wiaan Mulder joined the international stage in 2017 through performances that showcased his abilities to bat and bowl for South Africa in Tests and One-Day Internationals. The sturdy outcomes from his domestic cricket matches enabled him to break into international competition.

  • Test debut: Against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park, February 21, 2019
  • Last Test: Against West Indies at The Wanderers Stadium, March 08, 2023
  • ODI debut: Against Bangladesh at Buffalo Park, October 06, 2017
  • Last ODI: Against Ireland at The Village, July 16, 2021
  • T20 debut: Yet to debut in T20 Internationals
  • First-class debut: For Highveld Lions at Senwes Park, October 06, 2016
  • County Championship debut: For Leicestershire at Grace Road, April 07, 2022
  • IPL debut: Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Wiaan is priced INR 75 Lakhs as he was signed by SRH in IPL auction 2025.

Wiaan Mulder Bowling Speed: Mulder debuted in IPL against DC where is his bowling speed was 133-140 km/hr.

Wiaan Mulder Stats

Wiaan Mulder’s Twenty20 International (T20I) record includes 11 matches, 105 runs, and 8 wickets. In domestic cricket, Mulder has an impressive first-class record with 4,343 runs, averaging 36.19, and 196 wickets. With this performance, he is signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2025 in place of injurious Brydon Carse.

Wiaan Mulder Batting Stats

The competing professional career of Wiaan Mulder showcases his reliable all-round platinum performance throughout all cricket competitions. The cricket world has recognized this accomplished cricketer for scoring over 589 Test runs and 268 ODI runs while consistently demonstrating exceptional performance in challenging circumstances.

Format Match Runs HS Ave 100s 50s
Tests 18 589 105 22.65 1 1
ODIs 25 276 64 18.40 0 2
T20Is 11 105 36 17.50 0 0
FC 85 4343 235 36.19 12 15
List A 88 2072 116 37.67 3 14
T20s 129 2181 83 26.92 0 12
IPL 1 9 9 9.0 0 0

 

Wiaan Mulder Bowling Stats

Wiaan Mulder proved his essential value through right-arm medium-pace bowling and secured 30 wickets in Test matches and 22 wickets in ODI matches. As a versatile South African cricketer, Wiaan Mulder achieved his best records – 4/32 in Test matches and 3/25 in ODIs, which secured his position as a crucial team member through breakthrough performances.

Format Match Balls Wkts Econ
Tests 18 1560 30 2.99
ODIs 25 782 22 5.93
T20Is 11 120 8 9.75
FC 85 9897 196 3.32
List A 88 3274 93 5.26
T20s 129 1370 67 8.57
IPL 1 6 0 16.00

 

Wiaan Mulder IPL Records and Stats

South African seam-bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in TATA IPL 2025 in replacement of Brydon Carse. Wiaan made IPL on 30 March 2025 against Delhi Capitals. So far, Wiaan has played only a single match against Delhi Capitals where he scored 9 off 11 balls.

His median bowling spell also has not gone well; he has bowled only a single over with an economy rate of 16.00. However, he will be more remembered for taking a splendid catch of Faf du Plessis.

Aspect Match Runs HS AVG 100s 50s NO
Batting 1 9 9 9.00 0 0 0

 

Aspect Match Balls Wickets Runs Economy
Bowling 1 6 0 16 16.00

 

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