Wiaan Mulder Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Nickname(s)	The Scientist
Profession	Cricketer (Batting allrounder)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight (approx.)	70 Kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Blonde
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- On 22 October 2017 against Bangladesh in East London Test- On 21 February 2019 against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha T20- On 16 April 2021 against Pakistan in Centurion
Jersey Number	#24, previously #13 (South Africa) #14 #24 (Leicestershire)
Domestic/State Team(s)	First-Class/List-A/T20 • Gauteng Under-13 (2011-2012) • Gauteng Under-15 (2013-2014) • Gauteng Under-17 (2014-2015) • South African Under-17 Invitation XI (2014-2015) • St Stithians College (2015-2016) • Gauteng Under-19 (2015-2017) • South African Schools (2015-2017) • Lions (2016-2018) • Gauteng (2017-present) • Kent (2019) • Central Gauteng (2019-2020) • Tshwane Spartans (2019-2020) • Leicestershire Second XI (2022-2023) • Leicestershire (2022-2024) South African Franchise T20 (SA20) • Tshwane Spartans (2019-2020) • Durban's Super Giants (2022-2025) Major League Cricket (MLC) • San Francisco Unicorns (2024) Indian Premier League (IPL) • SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH, 2025) Others • South Africa Under-19 (2014-2016) • South African Invitation XI (2017-2018) • South African (2018-present)
Coach/Mentor	Shukri Conrad
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm medium
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Under-19 Cricketer of the Year by Cricket South Africa in 2016 • Schools T20 Cricketer of the Year in 2016 • Royal London Cup Player of the Year in 2022 • Fans' Player of the Year, Coaches' Player of the Year, and Cricketer of the Year at Leicestershire End of Season Awards in 2022
Personal Life
Date of Birth	19 February 1998 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)	27 Years
Birthplace	Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	South African
Hometown	Johannesburg
School	St Stithians College, Sandton
Educational Qualification	High School Graduate
Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Travelling • Swimming
Controversy	Fight with Babar Azam During the second test against Pakistan in Cape Town in January 2025, he was bowling the 32nd over of the 2nd innings against Babar Azam. When Mulder bowled a delivery, Azam hit the ball back to him. He picked the ball and threw it back at Azam which hit his ankle. The situation got heated and the umpires had to intervene as both started fighting on the ground.
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Justine Paige Mulder (nee: Webber, 2016-2022)
Marriage Date	11 October 2022
Family
Wife/Spouse	Justine Paige Mulder (nee: Webber, works as Registered Counsellor)
Parents	Father- Pieter Mulder Mother- Adri Mulder
Siblings	Brother- Juan (younger)
Other Relatives	Paternal Uncle- Johan Mulder
Favourites
Cricketer	AB de Villiers
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Jeep Compass Trailhawk
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	Rs 75 lakhs (as of 2025 IPL contract)
Net Worth (approx.)	$1.5 million

Some Lesser Known Facts About Wiaan Mulder

• Wiaan Mulder was interested in sports and played cricket and rugby while growing up.

• At the age of 7, he broke his arm while riding an off-road motorcycle.

• When the arm cast was removed, he went to play a cricket match. His father watched him play, was impressed by his dedication, and decided to support his dream of playing cricket.

• His father made a pitch in the backyard, set up bowling machines and floodlights so that he could practice anytime they wanted.
  

  Wiaan Mulder (right) with his brother during his early teenage years

• His father later also completed a Level 1 coaching course from Cricket South Africa so that he could help his sons with techniques.

• He later became the captain of the cricket and rugby teams of his school, but later chose cricket.
  

  Wiaan Mulder with his friends during childhood

• He also played international cricket for South Africa. However, he couldn’t perform well and was dropped soon after.
  

  Wiaan Mulder playing for South Africa

• Whenever he got time, he played for Dobsonville Cricket Club in Soweto, an area designated by the local government for black people.

• He was the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016.

• During his late teenage years, he worked with a biokineticist named Andrew Gray, and his wife Janine, a researcher with a PhD in lower back pain in adolescent fast bowlers. It helped him correct his bowling posture and avoid injuries.

• In 2018, he injured his right Achilles tendon during the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

• In August 2021, he signed a sponsorship deal with the New Balance sports equipment manufacturing brand.
  

  Wiaan Mulder after signing the sponsorship deal with the New Balance brand

• In 2022, he signed a deal for 2 seasons with Leicestershire in domestic cricket in England.
  

  Wiaan Mulder playing for Leicestershire Cricket Club

• He scored his first test international century with 105 runs not out against Bangladesh in October 2024.

• In November 2024, he was ruled out of the test series against Sri Lanka after fracturing the middle finger of his right hand.
  

  Wiaan Mulder during an international match

• In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, he went unsold for his base price of Rs 75 lakh.

• He later replaced the English cricketer Brydon Carse in the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) team for Rs 75 lakh.
  

  Wiaan Mulder in SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) jersey

• In January 2025, he said in an interview that he was unable to perform during his first stint in international cricket due to mental health issues.

• On 21 February 2025, while playing against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, he dived to stop the bowl and suffered a cut which bled heavily, but he refused to come off the field and continued playing.

• He later worked with Australian cricketer Shane Watson while playing in Major League Cricket (MLC) which gave him confidence to play freely.
  

  Wiaan Mulder during Major League Cricket (MLC) when he trained under Shane Watson

• His wife, Justine Paige Mulder, offers online counselling sessions on her online website, JW Counselling.
  

  Wiaan Mulder with Justine Paige Mulder when they started dating

• He is an animal lover and has a pet dog.
  

  Wiaan Mulder with his pet dog

• He is popular for his dominant front foot while batting with a strong bottom hand.