- Nationality
South Africa- Cricket
- Tristan Stubbs
- Current Team
- DC
A dynamic and fearless right-handed batter from Gqeberha, Tristan Stubbs (born August 14, 2000) has rapidly evolved from a T20 specialist into a world-class all-format star. Known for his freakish power-hitting and technical adaptability, Stubbs has become the tactical heartbeat of the Delhi Capitals (DC) middle order.
As of January 20, 2026, Stubbs is entering the prime of his career. Following a sensational 2025 season where he established himself in South Africa’s Test and ODI squads, he was retained by the Delhi Capitals for a staggering ₹10 Crore ahead of the IPL 2026 campaign.
Tristan Stubbs: Player Profile & 2025–26 Breakthrough
The “Finisher” Who Conquered All Formats
While Stubbs first made waves as a finisher for Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Mumbai Indians, his 2024–25 international season proved his versatility. He famously smashed his maiden Test century (106) against Bangladesh in October 2024 and followed it up with a masterclass 143 against India in the Freedom Trophy (November 2025). His ability to anchor a Test innings and then switch to a 190+ strike rate in the IPL makes him one of the most unique assets in modern cricket.
IPL 2026: The ₹10 Crore Pillar
Stubbs’ journey with Delhi Capitals has been nothing short of extraordinary. After a breakout 2024 where he struck at over 190, his 2025 season was defined by consistency, averaging 50.00 across 14 matches. For the 2026 season, he is set to lead a formidable middle-order core alongside KL Rahul and Nitish Rana, with the franchise viewing him as a future captaincy candidate.
Current Status (January 2026)
Stubbs is currently representing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 2025/26 season. He remains a fixture in the ICC Top 50 rankings for both Tests and T20Is, currently eyeing a dominant run in the upcoming IPL to solidify his spot for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Tristan Stubbs: Career IPL Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.
Batting & Fielding Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s | CT/ST |
| 2025 | DC | 14 | 7 | 300 | 41* | 50.00 | 150.75 | 0 | 11 | 10/1 |
| 2024 | DC | 14 | 6 | 378 | 71* | 54.00 | 190.91 | 3 | 26 | 7/0 |
| 2023 | MI | 2 | 0 | 25 | 20 | 12.50 | 80.65 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |
| Career | Total | 32 | 13 | 705 | 71* | 41.47 | 163.19 | 3 | 37 | 18/1 |
Recent International Highlights (2025)
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Test Cricket: 143 vs India (Nov 2025); 122 vs Sri Lanka (Nov 2024).
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ODI Cricket: 112 vs Ireland (Oct 2024); 74 vs Australia (Aug 2025).
