Gerald Coetzee

South African cricketer (born 2000)

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Gerald Coetzee

Personal information

Born|  (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 (age 24)
Height| 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) [citation needed]
Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Right-arm fast
Role| Bowler
International information
National side|

* South Africa

Test debut (cap 355)| 28 February 2023 v West Indies
Last Test| 26 December 2023 v India
ODI debut (cap 145)| 18 March 2023 v West Indies
Last ODI| 16 November 2023 v Australia
T20I debut (cap 98)| 30 August 2023 v Australia
Last T20I| 15 November 2024 v India
Domestic team information
Years| Team
2018/19–present| Free State
2018/19–2020/21| Knights
2019| Jozi Stars
2023–present| Joburg Super Kings
2023–present| Texas Super Kings
2024| Mumbai Indians
Career statistics
| Competition | Test | ODI | T20I | FC

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Matches | 4 | 14 | 10 | 22
Runs scored | 67 | 57 | 81 | 370
Batting average | 13.40 | 8.14 | 11.57 | 13.70
100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/1
Top score | 20 | 22 | 23 | 59*
Balls bowled | 462 | 666 | 206 | 3,479
Wickets | 14 | 31 | 12 | 71
Bowling average | 23.57 | 23.22 | 30.25 | 28.47
5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1
10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Best bowling | 3/37 | 4/44 | 3/32 | 5/56
Catches/stumpings | 1/– | 4/– | 2/– | 8/–

Medal record

Men's Cricket
Representing  South Africa
ICC T20 World Cup
Runner-up | 2024 West Indies & USA |

Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 December 2024

Gerald Coetzee (born 2 October 2000) is a South African cricketer.[1][2] In December 2017, he was named in South Africa's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3] In January 2019, he was named in the South Africa national under-19 cricket team's squad, ahead of their tour to India.[4] He is well known for his passionate, aggressive celebrations after taking wickets and has often drawn comparisons to his body language being similar to that of former South African pacer Dale Steyn.[5][6]

## Career

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Coetzee made his List A debut for Free State in the 2018–19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge on 14 October 2018.[7] He made his Twenty20 debut for Knights in the 2018–19 CSA T20 Challenge on 12 April 2019.[8] He made his first-class debut for Knights in the 2019–20 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series on 7 October 2019.[9] In December 2019, he was named in South Africa's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[10] In April 2021, he was named in Free State's squad, ahead of the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa.[11] On 1 May 2021, he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for Liam Livingstone, during the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL).[12]In June 2023, Coetzee was added to the Texas Super Kings roster for the inaugural season of Major League Cricket and has time and again showed his interest to joining the Chennai Super Kings franchise as well.[13] For the 2024 Indian Premier League, Gerald Coetzee was picked up by Mumbai Indians for ₹5 crores. In the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, he was picked by Gujarat Titans for price of ₹2.40 crore on November 25, 2024.

### International career

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In June 2022, Coetzee was named in South Africa's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their tour of England to play the England and Ireland cricket teams.[14]

In February 2023, he was selected in South Africa Test squad for the series against West Indies.[15] He made his Test debut against West Indies on 28 February 2023.[16] In March 2023, he was named in South Africa's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against West Indies.[17] He made his ODI debut in the second ODI of the series on 18 March 2023 in East London, when he took three wickets.[18]

#### 2023 Cricket World Cup

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In September 2023, he was named in South Africa's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup and it marked his maiden World Cup tournament at the age of 23.[19][20] He broke into the South African side as one of the key pacers for the 2023 World Cup following the injury concerns to senior fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala.[21][22] He became a vital cog in South Africa's pace battery during the course of the World Cup by being South Africa's second or third change bowler and became a canny operator in the middle overs by capturing over 10 wickets in between 11th and 40th over.[23][24][25] He ended the tournament as the leading wicket taker for South Africa with 20 scalps in 8 matches.[26] He also became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in a single edition of the World Cup when he took his record 18th scalp in group stage match against Afghanistan.[27] He was called by many as one of the breakout stars of 2023 Cricket World Cup following his impressive performances.

#### 2024 Cricket World Cup

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In May 2024, he was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[28]

## References

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1. ^ "Gerald Coetzee". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
2. ^ "20 cricketers for the 2020s". The Cricketer Monthly. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
3. ^ "Raynard van Tonder to captain South Africa at 2018 ICC U19 World Cup". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 11 December 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
4. ^ "Uncapped Matthew Montgomery to lead SA U19s in tour to India". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
5. ^ Sanfui, Atri (21 October 2023). "Watch: Gerald Coetzee Bellows All-time Great Celebrappeal After Trapping Harry Brook Plumb In Front | CWC 2023". Wisden. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
6. ^ "Steyn vs Coetzee - who's the scarier celebrator?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
7. ^ "Cross Pool, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge at Bloemfontein, Oct 14 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
8. ^ "8th Match (D/N), CSA T20 Challenge at Potchefstroom, Apr 12 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
9. ^ "1st Match, 4-Day Franchise Series at Kimberley, Oct 7-10 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
10. ^ "Parsons to lead Junior Proteas at ICC U19 World Cup". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
11. ^ "CSA reveals Division One squads for 2021/22". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
12. ^ "Gerald Coetzee comes in for Royals, but apparent NOC issues for Rassie van der Dussen". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
13. ^ "Du Plessis, Conway, Santner, Rayudu reunite with coach Fleming at Texas Super Kings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
14. ^ "Injured Bavuma ruled out; Maharaj and Miller to lead white-ball teams in England and Ireland". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
15. ^ "Bavuma replaces Elgar as South Africa's Test captain, but relinquishes T20I job". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
16. ^ "1st Test, Centurion, February 28 - March 04, 2023, West Indies tour of South Africa". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
17. ^ "Markram announced as new T20I captain; South Africa name squads for West Indies limited-overs leg". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
18. ^ "2nd ODI (D/N), East London, March 18, 2023, West Indies tour of South Africa". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
19. ^ "South Africa unveil squad for World Cup 2023". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
20. ^ "World Cup 2023: South Africa include Gerald Coetzee in 15-man squad". Firstpost. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
21. ^ "Gerald Coetzee: A scary all-round package in the making". ESPNcricinfo. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
22. ^ "Gerald Coetzee on his surprise call-up and being South Africa's enforcer at the World Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
23. ^ "CWC 23: 'Karate kid' Coetzee, the breakout Cup star still standing". Hindustan Times. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
24. ^ "Harmison: Gerald Coetzee's character and attitude key for winning semi-final". ESPNcricinfo. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
25. ^ "Young gun Coetzee a 'huge asset' to South Africa attack | CWC23". www.cricketworldcup.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
26. ^ "ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023/24 bowling most wickets career Records". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
27. ^ Sportstar, Team (10 November 2023). "SA vs AFG, ICC World Cup 2023: Gerald Coetzee becomes South Africa's leading wicket-taker in a single ODI World Cup". Sportstar. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
28. ^ "South Africa Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 11 June 2024.

## External links

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* Gerald Coetzee at ESPNcricinfo

South Africa squads

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South Africa squad – 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-finalists

* 4 Markram
* 6 Williams
* 10 Miller
* 11 Bavuma (c)
* 12 de Kock (wk)
* 16 Maharaj (vc)
* 17 Hendricks
* 22 Ngidi
* 23 Phehlukwayo
* 25 Rabada
* 26 Shamsi
* 45 Klaasen (wk)
* 62 Coetzee
* 70 Jansen
* 72 van der Dussen

* Coach: Rob Walter

Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams were not initially in the squad, but were named as replacements for Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala in the final squad.

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South Africa squad – 2024 Men's T20 World Cup runners-up

* 4 Markram (c)
* 10 Miller
* 12 de Kock (wk)
* 16 Maharaj
* 17 Hendricks
* 18 Baartman
* 20 Nortje
* 25 Rabada
* 26 Shamsi
* 30 Stubbs (wk)
* 44 Rickelton
* 45 Klaasen (wk)
* 62 Coetzee
* 70 Jansen
* 77 Fortuin

* Coach: Rob Walter

Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi as travelling reserves for the team.

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Gujarat Titans - current squad

* 7 Gill (c)
* 19 Rashid
* 23 Sai
* 46 Tewatia
* 35 Shahrukh Khan
* Buttler (†)
* Phillips
* Arshad Khan
* Sai Kishore
* Janat
* Rutherford
* Sundar
* Rabada
* Siraj
* Yadav
* Suthar
* Lomror
* Rawat (†)
* Prasidh
* Coetzee
* Sindhu
* Ishant
* Kushagra (†)
* Khejroliya
* Brar

* Head Coach: Ashish Nehra
* Batting Coach: Parthiv Patel
* Bowling Coach: Aashish Kapoor
* Fielding Coach: Narender Negi

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