| Name | Slade van Staden |
| Date of Birth | 30-04-2003 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Wicket-Keeper |
| Bowling Style | N/A |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Dolphins, Mumbai Indians New York |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Foundation Course |
| Local Accommodation | Wickford, Essex, SS12 9SB |
Slade van Staden is a rising star in South African cricket, a prodigious wicket-keeper batter from Durban making waves with the Dolphins in domestic competition. A product of Umhlali Prep and Hilton College, van Staden’s talent was obvious from an early age. His journey through the age-group ranks was marked by standout performances that earned him both provincial colours with KwaZulu-Natal and national recognition with SA Schools.
He made his first-class debut for KZN at just 16 and was representing the Dolphins by 18 — a testament to his precocious ability. A dynamic presence at the top of the order, van Staden has already scored close to 50 centuries across school, club, and provincial cricket, including a career-best 220.
The year 2023 was a breakthrough season. After piling on 654 runs at an average of 80 (strike rate 120) for Chatsworth Sporting, he caught the eye of MI New York and was signed for the inaugural Major League Cricket tournament in the U.S. Qualifying under the local U23 category thanks to his dual passport, van Staden played a role in their title-winning campaign, lifting the trophy on July 30.
He returned home with momentum, shining for the Dolphins in the CSA 4-Day Series. Despite a star-studded squad packed with international names like SJ Erwee, Khaya Zondo, and Andile Phehlukwayo, van Staden stood out, top-scoring in both innings (70 & 93) against the Titans. Game time was limited, but he made the most of it, scoring 210 runs at 52.50 across two matches. He followed it up in 2024/25 with his maiden first-class century — a composed 111 — en route to 186 runs in four games.
Highly rated by the likes of former Proteas player Dale Benkenstein, van Staden has also continued to impress abroad. In 2025, he dominated the A Division of the Devon League with 647 runs at an average of 64.7 (as at 01 Aug 2025) for Bovey Tracey, reaffirming his reputation as a serious batting talent.
With a mature head, natural flair, and an appetite for runs, Slade van Staden is a name to watch — and he’s now eyeing a return to northern shores in 2026, ready to make his mark yet again.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey (2025) | 718 | 59.83 | 3 | 16 |
| Name | Slade van Staden |
| Date of Birth | 30-04-2003 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Wicket-Keeper |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | N/A |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Dolphins, Mumbai Indians New York |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Foundation Course |
| Local Accommodation | Wickford, Essex, SS12 9SB |
Slade van Staden is a rising star in South African cricket, a prodigious wicket-keeper batter from Durban making waves with the Dolphins in domestic competition. A product of Umhlali Prep and Hilton College, van Staden’s talent was obvious from an early age. His journey through the age-group ranks was marked by standout performances that earned him both provincial colours with KwaZulu-Natal and national recognition with SA Schools.
He made his first-class debut for KZN at just 16 and was representing the Dolphins by 18 — a testament to his precocious ability. A dynamic presence at the top of the order, van Staden has already scored close to 50 centuries across school, club, and provincial cricket, including a career-best 220.
The year 2023 was a breakthrough season. After piling on 654 runs at an average of 80 (strike rate 120) for Chatsworth Sporting, he caught the eye of MI New York and was signed for the inaugural Major League Cricket tournament in the U.S. Qualifying under the local U23 category thanks to his dual passport, van Staden played a role in their title-winning campaign, lifting the trophy on July 30.
He returned home with momentum, shining for the Dolphins in the CSA 4-Day Series. Despite a star-studded squad packed with international names like SJ Erwee, Khaya Zondo, and Andile Phehlukwayo, van Staden stood out, top-scoring in both innings (70 & 93) against the Titans. Game time was limited, but he made the most of it, scoring 210 runs at 52.50 across two matches. He followed it up in 2024/25 with his maiden first-class century — a composed 111 — en route to 186 runs in four games.
Highly rated by the likes of former Proteas player Dale Benkenstein, van Staden has also continued to impress abroad. In 2025, he dominated the A Division of the Devon League with 647 runs at an average of 64.7 (as at 01 Aug 2025) for Bovey Tracey, reaffirming his reputation as a serious batting talent.
With a mature head, natural flair, and an appetite for runs, Slade van Staden is a name to watch — and he’s now eyeing a return to northern shores in 2026, ready to make his mark yet again.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey (2025) | 718 | 59.83 | 3 | 16 |
