Senuran Muthusamy is a South African cricketer born on February 22, 1994, in Durban, with ancestral roots in Tamil Nadu, India. He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed in the middle order and bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. Over his domestic career, he has played for teams like KwaZulu-Natal, Dolphins, North West Dragons, Cape Town Knight Riders, and several others.
Career Highlights
- He made his international debut for South Africa in October 2019, taking the wicket of Indian captain Virat Kohli on his Test debut.
- Muthusamy scored his maiden Test century in November 2025 during a Test against India in Guwahati, with a resilient 192-ball innings that helped South Africa to a commanding position. This century made him the third South African to score a Test hundred from number 7 or lower against India.
- He enjoyed a breakthrough domestic season in 2016-17 with the Dolphins, scoring a career-best 181 and taking 27 wickets in the Sunfoil series, establishing himself as a genuine all-rounder.
- In March 2022, he scored his first century in List A cricket during the CSA One-Day Cup tournament.
- His Test batting average is above 43 with notable bowling figures including best bowling of 4/45, highlighting his contributions as an effective left-arm orthodox spinner and capable lower middle-order batsman.
- By late 2025, he has accumulated over 380 Test runs at an average above 50 and taken over 20 Test wickets, reflecting his all-round skills.
International Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Fifties | Wickets |
| Test | 7 | 279 | 43.25 | 2 | 22 |
| ODIs | 5 | 22 | 7.33 | 0 | 6 |
| T20Is | 5 | 24 | 6.00 | 0 | 5 |
Domestic highlights include scoring his first List A century in March 2022 and consistent performances for Dolphins and KwaZulu-Natal teams. Muthusamy is noted for his all-round capabilities, especially in red-ball cricket, and his steady growth into a key player for South Africa’s Test and limited-overs squads.
Relationship
There is no publicly available information about Senuran Muthusamy’s girlfriend. He is known to keep his personal life private and has not disclosed any details about his relationship status..
Net Worth
Senuran Muthusamy’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹7 crore, which is approximately $850,000. His income comes from his CSA Central Contract, match fees across different formats, salary from the SA20 league, and endorsement deals. He receives a monthly retainer from South Africa Cricket Association, match fees for Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, and earns about $110,000 per season playing in the SA20 league.
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Muthusamy’s growth from a batsman to a balanced all-rounder has been pivotal in his cricketing career and he continues to be a valuable player for South Africa across formats.
