Personal details
| Full Name | Gerald William Coetzee |
| Date of birth | October 02, 2000 |
| Age | 23 |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Current team | Mumbai Indians |
| Position | Lower order |
| Batting style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling style | Right arm Fast |
| Jersey number | 25 |
| Started playing | February 28, 2023 |
| Family members | Father – Oom CoetzeeMother – Not known Sister – Jeane Pierre Coetzee |
Gerald Coetzee Recent Matches
| MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| MI vs KKR | 8 | 0/24 | 03-May-2024 | Wankhede | T20 |
| MI vs LSG | 1* | 1/29 | 30-Apr-2024 | Lucknow | T20 |
| MI vs RR | 0 | 0/25 | 22-Apr-2024 | Jaipur | T20 |
| MI vs PBKS | — | 3/32 | 18-Apr-2024 | Mullanpur | T20 |
| MI vs CSK | — | 1/35 | 14-Apr-2024 | Wankhede | T20 |
Batting Stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 3 | 66 | 20 | 16.5 | 97.05 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 57 | 22 | 8.14 | 63.33 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 4 | 25 | 13 | 8.33 | 104.16 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 5w |
| Tests | 3 | 10 | 6/78 | 24.5 | 4.01 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 31 | 4/44 | 23.22 | 6.48 | 0 |
| T20Is | 4 | 6 | 3/32 | 23.33 | 10.5 | 0 |
Teams
South Africa
Mumbai Indians
Titans
Free State Under-13s
Joburg Super Kings
Knights
South Africa A
South Africa Under-19s
Texas Super Kings
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About Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is a promising South African cricketer who has caught the attention of fans and experts alike with his impressive skills and performances on the field. Born on October 19, 2000, in Kimberley, South Africa, Coetzee is a right-arm fast bowler known for his raw pace, aggression, and ability to extract bounce from the pitch.
Coetzee made his debut for the South African under-19 team in 2019 and quickly made a mark with his standout performances in youth cricket. He was part of the South African squad that competed in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa, where he showcased his talent with both bat and ball.
One of Coetzee’s most notable attributes is his ability to consistently bowl at high speeds, often touching the 140 km/h mark. His aggressive bowling style, coupled with his natural talent, has made him a valuable asset for his teams.
Despite his young age, Coetzee has already attracted attention from various cricket franchises around the world. His performances in domestic cricket have been impressive, earning him contracts in T20 leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Gerald Coetzee Career Highlights
– Made debut for South African under-19 cricket team in 2019.
– Represented South Africa in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
– Caught attention with consistent speeds, often exceeding 140 km/h.
Career
Domestic career
Coetzee debuted in List A cricket for Free State during the 2018–19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge on October 14, 2018. His Twenty20 debut came for Knights in the 2018–19 CSA T20 Challenge on April 12, 2019. He made his first-class debut for Knights in the 2019–20 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series on October 7, 2019. Coetzee was selected for South Africa’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in December 2019. He was also named in Free State’s squad for the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa in April 2021. Coetzee joined Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) as a replacement for Liam Livingstone on May 1, 2021.
In the 2024 IPL auction, Mumbai Indians acquired Coetzee for ₹5 crores. Additionally, in June 2023, he was included in the Texas Super Kings roster for the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.
IPL Career
| YEAR | MAT | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | 4W |
| Career | 10 | 13 | 4/34 | 26.23 | 10.18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 13 | 4/34 | 26.23 | 10.18 | 1 |
International career
In June 2022, Coetzee was named in South Africa’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their tour of England to play against England and Ireland. He made his Test debut against West Indies on 28 February 2023, having been selected in South Africa’s Test squad earlier that month. In March 2023, he debuted in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the series against West Indies, where he took three wickets in the second ODI. Coetzee was then included in South Africa’s squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, making his maiden World Cup appearance at 23. He emerged as a key pace bowler for South Africa during the tournament, finishing as their leading wicket-taker with 20 scalps in 8 matches. Coetzee’s standout performances earned him recognition as one of the breakout stars of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Test Career
In the span of his Test career from 2023 to 2023, Gerald Coetzee has played a total of 3 matches, featuring in 6 innings. Throughout these matches, he has bowled 61.0 overs, conceding 245 runs while taking 10 wickets. His best bowling figures in an innings stand at 3/37, with a best match analysis of 6/78. Coetzee has maintained an average of 24.50 with the ball, at an economy rate of 4.01 runs per over.
ODI Career
Throughout his ODI career spanning from 2023 to 2023, Gerald Coetzee has participated in a total of 14 matches, featuring in all 14 innings. During these matches, he has bowled a cumulative total of 111.0 overs, with a solitary maiden, while conceding 720 runs. Coetzee has scalped 31 wickets, with his best bowling figures in an innings being 4/44.
T20 International Career
In his T20I career, Gerald Coetzee has participated in 4 matches, featuring in all 4 innings. Throughout these matches, he has bowled a total of 13.2 overs, including a solitary maiden, while conceding 140 runs. Coetzee has claimed 6 wickets, with his best bowling figures in an innings being 3/32.
