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South Africa Dane van Niekerk
- Batsman
Dane van Niekerk is a cricket player from South Africa. The main role is all-rounder. The player represents South Africa national.
- Date of Birth 14 May 1993 (33)
- Team South Africa national
- Birthplace Pretoria
Profile
About the Player
Player Details
- Country
- South Africa
- Role
- Batsman
- Date of Birth
- 14 May 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Pretoria
On the field
Style and Honours
Playing Style
- Plays As Batsman
Career Highlights
-
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
2022
By the numbers
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Centuries | Half-centuries | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 61 | 47 | 1,336 | 102 | 39.29 | 75.35 | 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Domestic T20 | 192 | 170 | 3,455 | 91 | 24.50 | 101.23 | · | 14 | 46 |
| List A | 5 | 3 | 78 | 44 | 26.00 | 118.18 | · | · | 3 |
Squads
Teams and Country
- National Team South Africa
- Current Team South Africa national
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