Connor Esterhuizen set for maiden IPL stint after signing with Gujarat Titans

Esterhuizen, who made his international debut in the T20I series in New Zealand last month, will replace Tom Banton who has had to withdraw from the tournament due to a finger injury.

The 24-year-old Esterhuizen impressed against the Black Caps in the five-match series, hitting 200 runs at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 145.98 that included two half centuries.

He picked up the player-of-the-series award as the Proteas beat the hosts 3-2 in the series.

Esterhuizen has played for Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town across the first four seasons of the SA20 in his home country.

Gujarat have had a mixed start to their 2026 IPL campaign, winning two and losing two of their opening four matches.

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