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.