Anrich Arno Nortje

South Africa

Born Nov. 16, 1993
Birth Place
Height -
Role Bowler
Batting Style Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right-Arm Fast
ICC Rankings
TEST ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -
Career Information
Teams

South Africa,DC,E. Province,Blitz,E.Prov U19s,NMM Univ,Capitals,SA A,SA Schools,Warriors,Washington

Batting Career Summary
M Inn NO Runs HS Avg BF SR 100 50 4s 6s
TEST 19 33 9 187 40 7.79 618 30.25 0 0 27 0
ODIs 22 7 1 40 10 6.66 59 67.79 0 0 3 0
T20Is 31 11 5 16 4* 2.66 34 47.05 0 0 1 0
FC 67 93 25 906 79* 13.32 2046 44.28 0 4 109 12
ListA 56 23 5 150 17 8.33 229 65.5 0 0 13 0
T20s 116 37 17 140 25 7 145 96.55 0 0 14 2
Bowling Career Summary
M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
TEST 19 32 3057 1870 70 6/56 8/120 3.67 26.71 43.6 4 0
ODIs 22 21 1006 982 36 4/51 4/51 5.85 27.27 27.9 0 0
T20Is 31 30 623 742 38 4/10 4/10 7.14 19.52 16.3 0 0
FC 67 115 11064 6124 234 6/44 9/98 3.32 26.17 47.2 9 0
ListA 56 54 2658 2296 89 4/46 4/46 5.18 25.79 29.8 0 0
T20s 116 115 2546 3298 151 4/10 4/10 7.77 21.84 16.8 0 0

Anrich Nortje is a highly regarded South African fast bowler known for his raw pace and yorker-bowling abilities:

  • Age: 30 (born November 16, 1993)
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
  • Batting Style: Right-handed
  • IPL Team (2024): Delhi Capitals (DC)

Playing Style:

  • Nortje is a genuine quick bowler, consistently clocking speeds over 150 kmph.
  • He possesses a lethal yorker delivery, making him a nightmare for batsmen at the death.
  • Nortje's aggressive bowling style and ability to take crucial wickets make him a valuable asset in any bowling attack.

IPL Career:

  • Joined Delhi Capitals as an injury replacement for Chris Woakes in IPL 2020.
  • Quickly established himself as a key player for DC, leading their pace attack for several seasons.
  • Unfortunately, a stress fracture in his back ruled him out of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the initial matches of IPL 2024.
  • After recovering from the injury, Nortje rejoined the Delhi Capitals squad for their match against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024.

Interesting Note:

  • Nortje is considered one of the most promising fast bowlers in the world, having earned praise from South African legend Dale Steyn.