Personal details
| Full Name | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Date of birth | July 30, 1991 |
| Age | 32 |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Current team | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Position | Lower order |
| Batting style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling style | Right arm Offbreak |
| Jersey number | 45 |
| Started playing | February 07, 2018 |
| Family members | Father – Paul KlaasenMother – not known Wife – Sone MartinDaughter – Laya |
Heinrich Klaasen Recent Matches
| MATCH | Bat | Wkt | Date | Ground | Format |
| SRH vs PBKS | 9 | 1c/1s | 09-Apr-2024 | Mullanpur | T20 |
| SRH vs CSK | 10* | 0c/0s | 05-Apr-2024 | Hyderabad | T20 |
| SRH vs GT | 24 | 0c/0s | 31-Mar-2024 | Ahmedabad | T20 |
| SRH vs MI | 80* | 1c/0s | 27-Mar-2024 | Hyderabad | T20 |
| SRH vs KKR | 63 | 0c/0s | 23-Mar-2024 | Eden Gardens | T20 |
Batting Stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 4 | 104 | 35 | 13 | 45.21 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 54 | 1723 | 174 | 40.06 | 115.17 | 4 | 6 |
| T20Is | 43 | 722 | 81 | 22.56 | 147.64 | 0 | 4 |
Bowling stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 5w |
| Tests | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 54 | 0 | – | – | 6.6 | – | 0 |
| T20Is | 43 | 0 | – | – | 14 | – | 0 |
Teams
South Africa
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Durban’s Super Giants
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Northerns
Northerns Under-19s
Oval Invincibles (Men)
Rajasthan Royals
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Seattle Orcas
South Africa A
South Africa Emerging Players
Titans
Toronto Nationals
About Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen, born on 30 July 1991, is a prominent South African cricketer known for his contributions to the South African national cricket team, particularly in limited overs formats. His cricketing journey saw him representing the Northerns cricket team in the 2015 Africa T20 Cup. In February 2021, Klaasen made history by leading South Africa for the first time in a T20I match. One of his notable achievements came on 21 March 2023, during a match against West Indies, where he smashed his second ODI century in just 54 balls.
Renowned for his exceptional power-hitting skills, Klaasen is highly regarded as a wicketkeeper and possesses remarkable finishing abilities in modern cricket. His outstanding performance against slow bowling during the 2023 IPL, where he maintained a striking rate of 191 and averaged 132 against spin, has solidified his reputation as a prized asset for T20 franchises.
Heinrich Klaasen Career Highlights
– In February 2021, he captained South Africa for the first time in a T20I match.
– On 21 March 2023, during a match against West Indies, Klaasen scored his second ODI century in 54 balls.
– Klaasen has exceptional prowess as a finisher in contemporary cricket.
– His impressive statistics against slow bowling during the 2023 IPL, with a striking rate of 191 and an average of 132 against spin, have made him highly sought after by T20 franchises.
Career
Domestic career
In August 2017, Klaasen was named in Nelson Mandela Bay Stars’ squad for the T20 Global League, which Cricket South Africa postponed until November 2018, eventually canceling it. He joined Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on 2 April 2018. Later, he was part of Titans for the 2018–19 season and Durban Heat for the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament in October 2018. Royal Challengers Bangalore bought him in the 2019 IPL auction, and he played for Toronto Nationals in the 2019 Global T20 Canada and Glasgow Giants in the Euro T20 Slam, which got canceled. Klaasen joined Tshwane Spartans for the 2019 Mzansi Super League. Released by Royal Challengers Bangalore, he was named in Northerns’ squad for the 2021–22 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for the 2023 IPL. In February 2023, he scored a century for Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20 tournament, and in May 2023, he made his maiden IPL century. In July 2023, Klaasen became the first player in Major League Cricket to score a century for the Seattle Orcas.
IPL Career
In his IPL career spanning 24 matches, Klaasen has remained not out in 5 innings. He has amassed a total of 700 runs, with a highest score of 104, averaging 41.18. During his innings, he has faced 406 deliveries, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 172.41. Klaasen has scored one century and four half-centuries, hitting 44 fours and 43 sixes. Additionally, he has taken 8 catches and executed 6 stumpings behind the stumps.
| YEAR | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Career | 24 | 700 | 104 | 41.18 | 172.41 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 | 186 | 80* | 62 | 193.75 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 448 | 104 | 49.78 | 177.08 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4.5 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 57 | 32 | 19 | 121.27 | 0 | 0 |
International career
In February 2017, Klaasen was named in South Africa’s Test squad for their series against New Zealand but didn’t play. In February 2018, he joined South Africa’s ODI squad against India, making his debut on 7 February 2018, replacing an injured Quinton de Kock. He won his first man of the match award in the fourth ODI against India. He debuted in T20Is against India on 18 February 2018, scoring his maiden fifty in the second T20I, earning him the man of the match accolade.
In February 2018, he was selected for South Africa’s Test squad against Australia but didn’t play. In August 2019, he made his Test debut against India, replacing the injured Rudi Second. Klaasen scored his first ODI century against Australia on 29 February 2020. In January 2021, he captained the South Africa T20I squad against Pakistan and later led the team again in April 2021 due to an injury to Temba Bavuma. He was also named in South Africa’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. On 8 January 2024, Klaasen retired from Test cricket after playing just 4 matches since his debut in 2019.
Test Career
In his Test career, spanning 4 matches and 8 innings, Klaasen has accumulated a total of 104 runs, with a highest score of 35. He holds an average of 13.00, facing 230 deliveries with a strike rate of 45.21. Klaasen is yet to score a century or half-century in Test cricket, hitting 11 boundaries and no sixes. Additionally, he has taken 10 catches and executed 2 stumpings behind the stumps.
ODI Career
Throughout his ODI career from 2018 to 2023, spanning 54 matches and 50 innings, Klaasen has amassed a total of 1723 runs with a highest score of 174. He maintains an impressive batting average of 40.06. In his innings, he has faced 1496 deliveries, showcasing a striking rate of 115.17. Klaasen has scored 4 centuries and 6 half-centuries, with 2 instances of not outs. He has hit 151 fours and 60 sixes during his ODI career.
T20 International Career
In his T20I career from 2018 to 2023, spanning 43 matches and 39 innings, Klaasen has accumulated a total of 722 runs with a highest score of 81. He holds an average of 22.56 in T20I cricket. Across his innings, he has faced 489 deliveries, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 147.64. Klaasen is yet to score a century in T20Is, but has registered 4 half-centuries. He has encountered 1 instance of not out, hitting 59 fours and 33 sixes during his T20I career.
Family
Klaasen’s father is Paul Klaasen, while information about his mother is not available. He is married to Sone Martin, and they have a daughter named Laya.
