Rivaldo Moonsamy is a South African right-handed batter and part-time off-spinner born on September 13, 1996. A consistent domestic performer with over 4,000 first-class runs, he was signed by Joburg Super Kings for the SA20 2025/26 season. The Rivaldo Moonsamy JSK move strengthens the franchise’s middle-order stability.
Rivaldo Moonsamy JSK Signing: Control, Experience, and Middle-Order Stability
Not every signing is about upside. Some are about certainty. Joburg Super Kings don’t build squads for moments alone; they build them to withstand pressure. That’s why the move for Rivaldo Moonsamy at the SA20 auction, secured for R400,000, was deliberate and decisive.
This was not a depth addition. It was a statement of intent.
Moonsamy offers what JSK value deeply: experience without fragility. He understands domestic pressure cycles and has delivered runs consistently, without reliance on hype or streaks. His game awareness, composure in the middle order, and ability to manage tempo made the Rivaldo Moonsamy JSK signing a move rooted in control, reliability, and trust under fire.
Who is Rivaldo Moonsamy?
Rivaldo Moonsamy is a South African cricketer who is known to bat on top of the order and showcase some flair with shot playing. On the other hand, he is also a very reliable wicketkeeper, who can add depth to the squad. As if that was not enough, he can also give you some handy overs with his off-spin.
Moonsamy made his first-class debut back in 2015 and has quietly put together a serious body of work since then. Over the years, he’s crossed 4,000 runs in first-class cricket, scoring runs across conditions, teams, and situations.
He was also part of South Africa’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, marking him early as a player with long-term potential. What’s impressive is not that he showed promise, but that he has sustained relevance well beyond that tag.
What teams has Rivaldo Moonsamy played for?
Moonsamy has represented Titans, Northerns, and Northern Cape in South African domestic cricket. Across teams, his role has remained largely the same: stabilise the middle order, absorb pressure, and convert starts.
He scored his maiden first-class century in 2019, but his value isn’t tied to single landmarks. It’s tied to volume. Season after season, he’s been among the more dependable run-getters in domestic cricket.
Beyond batting, his off-spin has often been used as a control option, and his wicket keeping adds another layer of value. He’s the kind of cricketer coaches trust because he provides various options for the team.
What does Rivaldo Moonsamy’s JSK signing means for the team?
The Rivaldo Moonsamy JSK signing was driven by the need for control and composure, qualities that define his domestic career. He was brought into Joburg Super Kings for the 2025/26 Betway SA20 season as a key top order addition. At R400,000, we weren’t chasing upside alone. We were buying assurance.
In a tournament where collapses decide games, Moonsamy gives us a batter who knows how to bat time, rebuild, and still score at a workable pace. He’s not reckless, but he’s not passive either. He understands when to hold and when to push. Furthermore, his wicket keeping skills will allow us to free Donovan Ferreira, who, over the years, has become more of a spin bowling all rounder for JSK.
The JSK squad split between experience and raw youth, and Rivaldo Moonsamy sits in the middle. At 29, he blends proven experience with youthful flair, playing audacious shots and making quick decisions that set him apart from other senior players.
Rivaldo Moonsamy stats
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| FC | 81 | 121 | 7 | 4296 | 154 | 37.68 | 64.97 | 11 | 23 |
| List A | 85 | 77 | 8 | 2170 | 126 | 31.44 | 81.33 | 5 | 9 |
| T20s | 51 | 44 | 2 | 1050 | 90* | 25.00 | 123.38 | 0 | 5 |
Rivaldo Moonsamy has built a strong domestic record, scoring over 2,900 first-class runs across 81 matches at an average of 37.68, including 11 centuries. In List A cricket, he averages 31.44, while his T20 strike rate of 123 highlights adaptable scoring, a key factor behind his JSK signing.
