Dwaine Pretorius

Dwaine Pretorius
Nationality: South Africa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1989-03-29 Age: 36

Bio

Career Stats

Fixtures

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Dwaine Pretorius, born on the 29th of March, 1989, in Randfontein, South Africa, emerged from the heart of a cricket-loving nation to make a name for himself as a formidable allrounder. His journey in cricket began on sunbaked school fields, where he showcased a rare combination of competitive spirit and natural talent, particularly standing out in both batting and bowling.

His professional debut was marked by a seamless transition into domestic cricket, playing for North West and later on for Highveld Lions. Pretorius quickly established himself as a player of note. His adeptness with the right-hand bat and his right-arm fast-medium bowling made him a dual threat. He was the quintessential utility player – a captain's dream. Always ready to bowl tight overs and rescue the team with timely innings, his all-round prowess became his calling card.

Pretorius' crowning achievement came on the international stage in one-day internationals while donning the South African jersey. Known for his match-winning performances, one particularly memorable highlight was during a pivotal ODI series against Australia where his composed half-century anchored a sensational run chase. On the bowling front, he demonstrated his knack for picking crucial wickets, with several five-wicket hauls to his name in various formats.

In T20 cricket, Pretorius evolved into a vital cog for South African T20 World Cup squads, where he was often the go-to bowler in tense situations. His calm demeanour under pressure and ability to execute yorkers at will etched him in fans' memories, especially during nail-biting encounters against archrivals like England and Australia.

A distinct feature of Dwaine’s batting is his ability to hit big with an effortless swing of the bat, capable of clearing grounds with ease, while his bowling revolves around variations and deceptive pace which often catch batsmen off guard.

For all his achievements, it’s perhaps his tenacity and understated impact on games that left a lasting impression. Pretorius may not always grab headlines, but his contributions have often been the difference between victory and defeat for his team. His career, stitched together by significant moments and impactful performances, bears testimony to the profound mark he’s left on South African cricket.

Batting Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	50s	6s	4s
T20	111	101	29	1341	75	13.28	1057	126.87	2	61	95
ODI	15	15	2	383	99	25.53	360	106.39	3	14	26
T20I	17	17	5	261	77	15.35	159	164.15	1	15	22
FC	3	6	0	83	37	13.83	162	51.23	0	1	13
100-Ball	4	4	1	71	29	17.75	40	177.50	0	5	6
T10	19	13	5	118	18	9.08	84	140.48	0	6	10

Bowling Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ	Wide	NoBall	4w	5w
T20	128	126	132	3284	389.6	24.88	8.43	143	8	3	0
ODI	25	25	31	955	170.9	30.81	5.59	14	0	1	0
T20I	25	25	34	649	78.2	19.09	8.30	20	2	1	1
FC	3	6	7	252	80	36.00	3.15	1	0	0	0
100-Ball	5	5	4	135	13.3	33.75	10.15	6	0	0	0
T10	23	22	22	428	37.3	19.45	11.47	35	2	0	0