Nadine de Klerk

Nadine de Klerk
Nationality: South Africa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2000-01-16 Age: 25
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Nadine de Klerk, born on the 16th of January 2000, has indelibly marked her presence in the annals of international cricket with a blend of flair and determination. Hailing from South Africa, Nadine's passion for cricket was ignited at a tender age, fuelled by backyard games and an unyielding spirit that could match any storm. Her journey began within the confines of her local club, where the sound of leather on willow quickly became the soundtrack to her formative years.

Rising through the ranks with effortless grace, Nadine's talent was undeniable. Her meticulous technique with the bat, coupled with her versatility as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, soon caught the eyes of selectors. Her professional debut arrived when she was barely out of her teens, marking the beginning of a career that would turn heads and garner respect from peers and aficionados alike.

Among her standout achievements, Nadine has been a pivotal figure in South Africa's T20 World Cup campaigns, where her performances in high-pressure situations often became the talk of the tournament. Her scintillating knock against Australia in 2023, where she elegantly steered her team to victory with a century that mingled aggression with astute shot selection, remains etched in the memories of fans. Such innings often brought comparisons with the greats, highlighting her ability to rise to the occasion.

Nadine's cricketing odyssey is punctuated by riveting rivalries, particularly against the likes of England and India, where the battles were as much mental as they were physical. Her duels with India’s premier bowlers often became headline material, each contest brimming with anticipation and, of course, that indefinable cricketing drama.

Her style is a study in contrasts: compact and measured as a batsman, and yet when with the ball, she delivers with a fierce pace that belies her composed exterior. Her right-hand batting is characterised by a formidable front foot drive and an uncanny ability to manoeuvre the ball into gaps, constructing innings with elegance and precision. As a bowler, her knack for unsettling batsmen, peppered with deceptive slower deliveries, has earned her a status as an asset in any format.

Nadine de Klerk’s impact transcends statistics; it is her innate knack to inspire under pressure, rallying her team against odds, that cements her legacy. It's this indelible impression that promises to echo in cricketing lore for years to come, forever a beacon of what tenacity and talent combined can achieve.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T20I 37 30 18 381 44 12.70 322 118.32 0 0 6 35
T20 34 32 9 334 32 10.44 318 105.03 0 0 3 33
ODI 40 39 9 748 60 19.18 973 76.88 0 2 5 72
100-Ball 2 2 1 56 51 28.00 30 186.67 0 1 1 9
4day 3 4 0 5 5 1.25 15 33.33 0 0 0 1
List A 6 6 1 177 106 29.50 254 69.69 1 0 1 19
FC 3 2 0 100 61 50.00 229 43.67 0 1 1 14
Test 3 6 0 105 61 17.50 244 43.03 0 1 1 15

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T20I 46 44 36 988 134.2 27.44 7.36 41 5 0 0 0
T20 39 36 32 659 97.3 20.59 6.77 33 4 0 0 0
ODI 46 45 62 1581 327.1 25.50 4.83 86 9 2 1 0
100-Ball 2 2 2 55 5.5 27.50 10.00 2 0 0 0 0
4day 3 3 3 159 40.1 53.00 3.97 2 2 0 0 0
List A 6 6 5 204 41.4 40.80 4.93 8 0 0 0 0
FC 3 1 1 79 12 79.00 6.58 0 0 0 0 0
Test 3 4 4 238 52.1 59.50 4.57 2 2 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-05-09
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Sri Lanka W
239/10 (42.5)
South Africa W
315/9 (50)
South Africa W won by 76 runs
Triangular Series (Sri Lanka), 5th Match, One Day International Women - May 7, 2025
South Africa W
314/7 (50)
India W
337/9 (50)
India W won by 23 runs
Player of the Match
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Triangular Series (Sri Lanka), 3rd Match, One Day International Women - May 2, 2025
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237/5 (46.3)
South Africa W
235/9 (50)
Sri Lanka W won by 5 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
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Triangular Series (Sri Lanka), 2nd Match, One Day International Women - April 29, 2025
India W
276/6 (50)
South Africa W
261/10 (49.2)
India W won by 15 runs
Player of the Match
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South Africa W
126/9 (20)
New Zealand W
158/5 (20)
New Zealand W won by 32 runs
Player of the Match
Amelia Kerr
Play Offs, Semi Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup - October 17, 2024
Australia W
134/5 (20)
South Africa W
135/2 (17.2)
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Player of the Match
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Bangladesh W
106/3 (20)
South Africa W
107/3 (17.2)
South Africa W won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
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Group B, 11th Match, ICC Women's T20 World Cup - October 9, 2024
South Africa W
166/5 (20)
Scotland W
86/10 (17.5)
South Africa W won by 80 runs
Player of the Match
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Group B, 9th Match, ICC Women's T20 World Cup - October 7, 2024
England W
125/3 (19.2)
South Africa W
124/6 (20)
England W won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Sophie Ecclestone
Group B, 3rd Match, ICC Women's T20 World Cup - October 4, 2024
South Africa W
119/0 (17.5)
West Indies W
118/6 (20)
South Africa W won by 10 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Nonkululeko Mlaba

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