Gerald Coetzee
South Africa
Born
Oct. 2, 2000
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,MI,Titans,FS Under-13s,Super Kings,Knights,SA A,S Africa U19,Texas
Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 3 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 20 | 16.5 | 68 | 97.05 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| ODIs | 14 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 22 | 8.14 | 90 | 63.33 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| T20Is | 4 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 13 | 8.33 | 24 | 104.16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FC | 21 | 29 | 3 | 369 | 59* | 14.19 | 704 | 52.41 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 13 |
| ListA | 28 | 15 | 1 | 241 | 77 | 17.21 | 307 | 78.5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 |
| T20s | 51 | 31 | 5 | 199 | 37 | 7.65 | 175 | 113.71 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 3 | 6 | 366 | 245 | 10 | 3/37 | 6/78 | 4.01 | 24.5 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 14 | 666 | 720 | 31 | 4/44 | 4/44 | 6.48 | 23.22 | 21.4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 4 | 4 | 80 | 140 | 6 | 3/32 | 3/32 | 10.5 | 23.33 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 21 | 35 | 3383 | 1937 | 67 | 5/56 | 6/78 | 3.43 | 28.91 | 50.4 | 1 | 0 |
| ListA | 28 | 27 | 1247 | 1236 | 56 | 5/33 | 5/33 | 5.94 | 22.07 | 22.2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 51 | 49 | 1037 | 1460 | 73 | 4/19 | 4/19 | 8.44 | 20 | 14.2 | 0 | 0 |
Gerald Coetzee, the South African pace machine, has found a new home in the IPL! Here's a look at his journey and his current IPL team:
- Playing Style: Right-arm fast bowler
- IPL Debut: 2024 (for Mumbai Indians)
- IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)
Making a Name in International Cricket:
- Coetzee rose to prominence with his impressive bowling performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, grabbing 20 wickets and finishing as the fifth leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
High Demand in the IPL Auction (2024):
- His raw pace and wicket-taking abilities made him one of the most sought-after fast bowlers in the 2024 IPL auction.
- After a bidding war, the Mumbai Indians secured his services for a whopping INR 5 crore.
Filling the Need for Pace:
- Mumbai Indians were looking to bolster their pace attack, especially with a genuine fast bowler.
- Coetzee's arrival fills that void, providing firepower alongside their existing bowling lineup.
Strengths and Role in MI (IPL 2024):
- Raw Pace: Coetzee possesses express pace, making him a nightmare for batsmen to handle.
- Wicket-Taking Ability: He has a knack for picking up crucial wickets, especially in the early overs.
- Partnering with Bumrah: The prospect of Coetzee bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah is exciting for fans, potentially creating a deadly pace duo for Mumbai Indians.
Looking Ahead:
- IPL 2024 is a crucial season for Gerald Coetzee. Performing well can solidify his place in the Mumbai Indians squad and establish him as a rising star in the IPL.