Personal details
| Full Name | Anrich Arno Nortje |
| Date of birth | November 16, 1993 |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Nationality | South African |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Current team | Delhi Capitals |
| Position | Lower order |
| Batting style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling style | Right arm Fast |
| Jersey number | 20 |
| Started playing | March 03, 2019 |
| Family members | Father – Name not known Mother – Amanda Nortje Brother – Anton Nortje |
Anrich Nortje Recent Matches
| MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| DC vs MI | — | 2/65 | 07-Apr-2024 | Wankhede | T20 |
| DC vs KKR | 4 | 3/59 | 03-Apr-2024 | Visakhapatnam | T20 |
| DC vs CSK | — | 0/43 | 31-Mar-2024 | Visakhapatnam | T20 |
| DC vs RR | — | 1/48 | 28-Mar-2024 | Jaipur | T20 |
| Warriors vs W Province | — | 1/42 | 21-Mar-2024 | Gqeberha | T20 |
Batting Stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 19 | 187 | 40 | 7.79 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 22 | 40 | 10 | 6.66 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 31 | 16 | 4* | 2.66 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 5w |
| Tests | 19 | 70 | 8/120 | 26.71 | 3.67 | 4 |
| ODIs | 22 | 36 | 4/51 | 27.27 | 5.85 | 0 |
| T20Is | 31 | 38 | 4/10 | 19.52 | 7.14 | 0 |
Teams
South Africa
Delhi Capitals
Eastern Province
Cape Town Blitz
Eastern Province Under-19s
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Pretoria Capitals
South Africa A
South African Schools
Warriors
Washington Freedom
About Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje, the South African fast bowler, has swiftly established himself as a formidable force in international cricket. Known for his blistering pace and ability to generate bounce, Nortje made his debut for the South African national team in 2019. His raw pace and aggressive bowling style have made him a valuable asset, particularly in the shorter formats of the game. Nortje’s impressive performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the national squad, where he has consistently delivered impactful spells. His ability to consistently bowl over 150 kilometers per hour has made him a feared opponent among batsmen worldwide. Additionally, Nortje’s athleticism and agility in the field further bolster his value to the team. With a promising start to his international career, Nortje continues to be a key player for South Africa, poised to make significant contributions in the years to come.
Anrich Nortje Career Highlights
-Anrich Arno Nortje, born on November 16, 1993, is a South African cricketer.
-He made his international debut for the South Africa cricket team in March 2019.
-In July 2020, Nortje received the newcomer of the year award at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards ceremony.
Career
Domestic career
Anrich Nortje’s cricketing journey has seen him represent various teams across different T20 tournaments. He featured for Eastern Province in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup and was part of Cape Town Blitz’s squad in the inaugural Mzansi Super League T20 tournament. In the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL), he was initially signed by Kolkata Knight Riders but was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Later, he joined the Cape Town Blitz for the 2019 Mzansi Super League. In 2020, he joined St Lucia Zouks for the Caribbean Premier League but missed out due to travel issues. He then replaced Chris Woakes in Delhi Capitals for the 2020 IPL. Nortje made headlines during the tournament for bowling the fastest delivery in IPL history at 156.22 km/h. He continued his domestic commitments with Eastern Province and was also selected for the Washington Freedom squad for Major League Cricket in the USA in March 2023.
IPL Career
| YEAR | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Career | 44 | 49 | 23* | 9.8 | 104.26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 66.67 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 37 | 23* | 12.33 | 127.59 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1* | – | 16.67 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 3* | 7 | 116.66 | 0 | 0 |
International career
In February 2019, he earned a spot in South Africa’s One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Sri Lanka, making his ODI debut on March 3, 2019. Despite being named in the Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the same series, he withdrew due to injury. He was later selected for South Africa’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup but was replaced by Chris Morris due to a hand injury sustained on May 7, 2019. In August 2019, he was included in South Africa’s Test and T20I squads for their series against India, debuting in both formats against India in September and October 2019 respectively. Notably, in January 2020, he achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket against England. He received a national contract from Cricket South Africa in March 2020. Subsequently, he was named in South Africa’s squads for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2023 Cricket World Cup, but had to withdraw from the latter due to injury.
Test Career
From 2019 to 2023, Anrich Nortje has featured in 19 Test matches, delivering a total of 509.3 overs. Impressively, he has secured 70 wickets during this period, with his best bowling figures being 6/56 in an innings and 8/120 in a match. Nortje has maintained an average of 26.71 runs per wicket, showcasing his effectiveness as a bowler in the longest format of the game. His economy rate stands at 3.67 runs per over, indicating his ability to contain runs while picking up wickets consistently. With a strike rate of 43.6, Nortje has demonstrated his knack for taking wickets at regular intervals. Moreover, he has achieved four five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, underlining his capability to produce match-winning performances for his team.
ODI Career
From 2019 to 2023, Anrich Nortje has participated in 22 One Day International (ODI) matches, bowling a total of 167.4 overs. During these matches, he has secured 36 wickets, with his best bowling figures being 4/51 in an innings. Nortje has maintained an average of 27.27 runs per wicket, indicating his effectiveness as a bowler in the limited-overs format.
T20 International Career
Anrich made his T20I debut for South Africa against India on September 18, 2019, where he bowled 3 overs and conceded 27 runs without taking any wicket. He was also selected for the series against Australia at home, where he played in the last two matches of the series, bowling his full quota of 4 overs in both matches and picking up two wickets.
