Dane van Niekerk is a veteran South African cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. She is a dedicated cricketer who is known for her powerful batting skills and plays consistently well as a right-hand legbreak bowler. Niekerk made his debut in international ODI cricket in 2009 against the West Indies, and she announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket in March 2023.
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Who is Dane van Niekerk? Know About Her Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More
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The former captain of the South Africa Women’s cricket team has taken back her retirement and is ready to play for the national side again. She has been included in South Africa’s 20-member training squad as they prepare for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Dane van Niekerk Biography
| Full Name | Dané van Niekerk |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 14, 1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birth Place | Pretoria |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Current Teams | South African National Cricket Team Adeilade Strikers (WBBL) Oval Invincibles (The Hundred Women) |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break |
| Debut | Mar 08, 2009 vs West Indies | ODI Jun 11, 2009 vs West Indies | T20I Nov 16, 2014 vs India | Test |
| Jersey No. | 81 |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1 million (₹9 Crore) |
| Relationship Status | Married to Marizanne Kapp |
Dane van Niekerk Career
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTests | 1 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 15 | 11.00 | 66 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WODIs | 107 | 84 | 24 | 2175 | 102 | 36.25 | 3291 | 66.08 | 1 | 9 | 214 | 22 | 56 | 0 |
| WT20Is | 86 | 77 | 10 | 1877 | 90* | 28.01 | 1977 | 94.94 | 0 | 10 | 197 | 31 | 25 | 0 |
Other Leagues Career
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 100 | OI-W | 15 | 12 | 4 | 324 | 67* | 40.50 | 295 | 109.83 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| WBBL | 3 teams | 93 | 77 | 14 | 1317 | 62 | 20.90 | 1220 | 107.95 | 0 | 4 | 134 | 30 | 19 | 0 |
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