Nationality: South Africa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25
Annerie Dercksen's story is one that’s as riveting as any cricketing tale of triumph. Born on the 1st of January 2000, she didn’t take long to find her calling, growing up in the vibrant suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, where the clatter of willow on leather was the soundtrack to her youth. Cricket was as intrinsic to her as breathing, and from the age of eight, it was obvious she had a talent that was a cut above her peers.
Dercksen's journey to professional cricket wasn’t without its hurdles, but she clawed her way up through the ranks, leaving an indelible mark at every level. Her all-round abilities made her stick out in junior matches, where her right-hand batting was as solid as her right-arm fast-medium bowling was incisive. By the time she was 15, local clubs were already buzzing about this prodigious talent who could seemingly do it all. Her first big break came when she debuted for the Gauteng province team at just 17, dazzling with a five-wicket haul that shot her into the limelight.
Her transition to the senior ranks was seamless, and she made her international debut in a One Day International at 19. It was in her fifth match, however, against the arch-rivals Australia, where she truly announced herself. With her team in dire straits, she came in and scored an audacious 92 off 75 balls, guiding her team to an improbable victory. This performance not only etched her name in cricketing folklore but also sowed the seeds of a fierce rivalry that captivated fans for years.
Annerie’s playing style is defined by her aggressive batting technique and her ability to swing the ball both ways, often catching batsmen off-guard. Her prowess with the ball was evident during the 2023 T20 World Cup, where she delivered a match-winning spell against England in the semi-finals—four wickets for just 22 runs.
Notching up over 100 international caps and several Player of the Match awards, Dercksen has set records and won hearts — not just with her skills but with her infectious passion for the game. The cricketing world continues to watch in awe as she writes new chapters of her illustrious career, firmly establishing herself not just as an allrounder but as a formidable force who has significantly impacted the modern game.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 19 | 12 | 5 | 170 | 44 | 14.17 | 132 | 128.79 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 |
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 1 | 346 | 104 | 43.25 | 351 | 98.58 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 31 |
| FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5.00 | 30 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4day | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 41 | 25.00 | 98 | 51.02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Test | 2 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 41 | 15.00 | 128 | 46.88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 19 | 12 | 5 | 159 | 20.2 | 31.80 | 7.87 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 8 | 7 | 8 | 198 | 31 | 24.75 | 6.39 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 17 | - | 4.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 2 | 2 | 0 | 65 | 13 | - | 5.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 2 | 3 | 0 | 145 | 30 | - | 4.83 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-05-09
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