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Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen

Height: 1.80m DOB: July 30, 1991

South Africa's search for an alternative to Quinton de Kock, after the latter suffered a dip in form in 2017-18 season ended with Klaasen whose big-hitting took everyone by surprise on his debut against India. Combined with a safe pair of gloves, Klaasen gives Proteas added ammunition late in the innings with his booming drives and huge sixes. His presence in the middle order gives the likes of Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla the cushion to build their innings before going big at the end. Especially since their superstar AB de Villiers has bid adieu to the game in 2018.

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India vs South Africa T20I

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India survive late Marco Jansen scare to take unassailable 2-1 series lead

Cricket | Nov 14, 2024, 12:57 AM IST

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma scored his maiden international century and the struggling opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 50 runs off just 25 balls as India posted a huge total of 219 while batting first at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

IND vs SA

Dhoni's rare fifty, Klaasen's emergence - What happened when India last played a T20I in Centurion?

Cricket | Nov 12, 2024, 03:36 PM IST

The third T20I of the four-match series between India and South Africa will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 13. India will be playing at the venue in the shortest format after six years. What happened in that match? Know here in detail.

India will be up against South Africa in the first T20I of

IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs India match in Durban

Cricket | Nov 08, 2024, 10:30 AM IST

India will be up against South Africa in a four-match T20 series, set to kick off in overcast Durban on Friday, November 8. Some might call it a repeat of the T20 World Cup final which took place four months ago, but for many, it's almost a final audition for the IPL auction a couple of weeks later.

Sunrisers Hyderabad made five capped retentions ahead of

IPL 2025 Retention: Sunrisers Hyderabad's full list of retained and released players

Cricket | Oct 31, 2024, 05:52 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad had a problem of plenty after the season they had in IPL 2024, finishing runners-up. The Sunrisers may have been able to retain all five capped players, however, that has meant a straight deduction of INR 75 crore from their purse.

David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen.

David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen return as South Africa announce squad for T20I series against India

Cricket | Oct 31, 2024, 03:15 PM IST

South Africa vs India T20I series: David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen among other senior players are making their return to international cricket after the heart-breaking loss to Team India in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

IPL 2025

SRH likely to pay Rs 23 crore to retain THIS player ahead of IPL mega auction, Head among retentions

Cricket | Oct 16, 2024, 06:22 PM IST

BCCI has set a deadline of October 31, 5 PM IST to announce the retained list of players for all the teams ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have made up their mind to break the bank for one of their players.

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in both ODI series with

South Africa rest Rabada, Klaasen among several first-choice players for Afghanistan, Ireland series

Cricket | Sep 09, 2024, 02:59 PM IST

South Africa have injected fresh blood as coach Rob Walter mentioned that they have added a few 'fringe' players for the Afghanistan ODIs and T20, ODI series against Ireland. Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram will continue to be the captains of the respective sides.

Heinrich Klaasen was supposed to play for the Saint Lucia

Heinrich Klaasen pulls out of CPL 2024 due to personal reasons, replacement named

Cricket | Aug 29, 2024, 10:13 AM IST

South Africa's T20 superstar Heinrich Klaasen has withdrawn from the 2024 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) due to personal reasons. Klaasen was supposed to link up with the Faf du Plessis-led St Lucia Kings for CPL 2024. The Kings have already named a replacement.

IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final

India break ICC trophy curse after 11 years, beat South Africa in T20 World Cup final thriller

Cricket | Jun 30, 2024, 03:20 AM IST

IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final: Virat Kohli ended his poor run of form by smashing 76 runs off 59 balls as India posted the highest-ever total in the tournament finals. South Africa struggled for a positive start but Heinrich Klassen's 22-ball fifty took the game to the wire.

Kagiso Rabada and David Miller.

WATCH | Dressing room footage showcases South African players celebrating after win over England

Cricket | Jun 22, 2024, 12:40 PM IST

Quinton de Kock was the architect of South Africa's thrilling win over the defending champions England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. The southpaw scored 65 off 38 balls and made batting look extremely easy.

England blew away West Indies in their first Super 8

ENG vs SA Dream11 prediction: Best picks for England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup Super 8 match

Cricket | Jun 21, 2024, 08:00 AM IST

England up against South Africa could well be a decisive clash as far as Super 8s are concerned given both teams are coming off impressive wins in their respective first games and a win here might almost confirm a semi-final spot for either of them in the T20 World Cup 2024.

South Africa will be eager to showcase their batting might

USA vs SA Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for USA vs South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8 match

Cricket | Jun 21, 2024, 03:28 PM IST

USA got a lucky break into the Super 8 after the game against Ireland was washed out, not to say that the T20 World Cup debutants haven't played well. They did and they now find themselves in the big league, the group of death in Super 8 and the first challenge will be an in-form South African team.

Dinesh Karthik's 35-ball 83 kept RCB in the game but 288

Sunrisers survive Dinesh Karthik scare in IPL match of a lifetime with 549 runs scored, win by 25

Cricket | Apr 16, 2024, 01:06 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad have achieved immortality on a Monday night in Bengaluru, having smashed the highest total in IPL history and eventually finished on the winning side but not before a Dinesh Karthik special, who kept his side in the game till the 18th over. 549 runs were scored in the match!

Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen starred for Sunrisers

Sunrisers smash record 287 in Bengaluru run-fest after Head's fourth fastest IPL ton, rip RCB apart

Cricket | Apr 15, 2024, 11:03 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad have smashed the highest total of IPL history against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday, April 15 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Travis Head's 39-ball century and Heinrich Klaasen's 67 guided SRH to 287 as the Orange Army bettered their own record, 17 days later.

SRH, IPL 2024

Heinrich Klaasen enjoys battle against two Indian spinners who challenge him the most

Cricket | Apr 15, 2024, 03:44 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen has made a name for himself as a six-hitter over the last couple of years. He has been in smashing form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season as well taking on the bowlers at will especially at the death.

IPL 2024

WATCH: Heinrich Klaasen stumps Shikhar Dhawan off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 140 kph delivery

Cricket | Apr 10, 2024, 03:14 PM IST

Heinrich Klaasen didn't have a memorable day with the bat against Punjab Kings on Tuesday (April 9). But he was brilliant behind the stumps showcasing his wicketkeeping skills that included the stumping of Shikhar Dhawan off Bhuvneshwar Kumar that drew comparisons with MS Dhoni.

SRH vs MI

SRH vs MI: Sunrisers Hyderabad emerge victorious in run fest against Mumbai Indians

Cricket | Mar 27, 2024, 11:43 PM IST

Heinrich Klaasen continued his red-hot form by smashing 80* off just 34 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277/3, the highest-ever IPL total, against Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram

IPL 2024: Records galore as SRH achieve multiple milestones after posting 277 against Mumbai Indians

Cricket | Mar 27, 2024, 11:53 PM IST

Heinrich Klaasen smashed 80* off just 34 balls and Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head recorded quickfire fifties to help Sunrisers Hyderabad post 277/3 batting first against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 game. SRH broke the record for the highest-ever total in IPL history and set new milestones as well.

Andre Russell and Rinku Singh

KKR vs SRH: Andre Russell, Harshit Rana power Kolkata Knight Riders to last-ball win over Hyderabad

Cricket | Mar 24, 2024, 08:49 AM IST

Andre Russell smashed 64* off just 25 balls with the help of seven huge sixes and debutant Phil Salt added a brilliant fifty to help the Kolkata Knight Riders post 208 while batting first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of the IPL 2024.

Sunrisers Easter Cape

SA20 2024 in numbers: Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen top leaderboard; Klaasen takes POTT award

Cricket | Feb 11, 2024, 07:06 PM IST

Sunrisers Eastern Cape recorded a huge 89-run win over Durban's Super Giants in the SA20 2024 final on February 10, 2024 to make it two titles in two years. Heinrich Klaasen registered a golden duck in the final but clinched the Player of the Tournament award.