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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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Heinrich Klaasen.

Heinrich Klaasen fined for kicking stumps during South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI in Cape Town

Cricket | Dec 20, 2024, 09:13 PM IST

Heinrich Klaasen fought the lone battle in South Africa's mountain chase of 330 against Pakistan in the second ODI in Cape Town. He has been handed a fine of 15% of his match fees after he kicked his stumps during the second game.

Shaheen Afridi celebrates after bamboozling David Miller

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

Cricket | Dec 20, 2024, 09:13 AM IST

South Africa with a depleted bowling unit but most of the first-choice batting side just weren't good enough against Pakistan as the visitors ended up winning the second ODI and hence, took a 2-0 unassailable series victory after posting a massive score of 329 runs on the board.

Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub.

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha help Pakistan beat South Africa in Paarl and draw first blood in ODI series

Cricket | Dec 18, 2024, 06:39 AM IST

Salman Ali Agha was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for his astounding all-round performance at Boland Park in Paarl. Salman claimed figures of 4/32 before scoring an unbeaten 82 off just 90 deliveries.

SA vs PAK pitch report

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Pitch Report: How will surface at Boland Park in Paarl play?

Cricket | Dec 17, 2024, 02:57 PM IST

South Africa and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the first of a three-match ODI series at the Boland Park in Paarl. The hosts have named a full-strength squad for the series with the Champions Trophy coming up. Here's the pitch report of Boland Park in Paarl.

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I Live Score

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: George Linde, David Miller lead South Africa to thrilling win in series opener

Cricket | Dec 11, 2024, 03:33 PM IST

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan return to T20I setup after being given rest in the recent Zimbabwe tour. Star wicketkeeper batter Heinrich Klaasen leads the South African team in the absence of captain Aiden Markram.

South Africa will be up against Pakistan in the first T20I

SA vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match

Cricket | Dec 10, 2024, 11:50 AM IST

South Africa bereft of a few of their first-choice players, will be up against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series in Durban on Tuesday, December 10. Pakistan have their high-profile names return after skipping the Zimbabwe T20Is and will be keen to topple the Proteas.

Heinrich Klaasen and Haris Rauf.

SA vs PAK T20I series: From squads, live telecast, to schedule, here is all you need to know

Cricket | Dec 09, 2024, 11:42 PM IST

South Africa and Pakistan will face each other in an all-format series starting from December 10 onwards. Heinrich Klaasen will be leading the Proteas in the three-match T20I series, while white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan returns for the series.

Heinrich Klaasen

South Africa announce T20I squad for Pakistan series; Heinrich Klaasen named captain, Nortje returns

Cricket | Dec 05, 2024, 03:30 AM IST

The regular captain Aiden Makram and star players Tristan Stubbs and Kagiso Rabada are currently involved in the Sri Lanka Test series and will miss the three-match T20I series against Pakistan starting on December 10.

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.

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