Anrich Nortje is an international cricketer playing for the South African National Cricket team. Born on 16 November 1993, Anrich Nortje made his international debut in the year 2019. The right-handed batsman and class pacer bagged the newcomer of the year award at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards ceremony. In the South Africa’s domestic circuit, Anrich Nortje is one of the most reliable and experienced pacers. The well-timed pace deliveries of the right-arm fast bowler are a major threat to the opponent team in death overs.
As a South African cricket player, Anrich Nortje has following batting statistics in Test format, innings (26), runs (160), average (8.0), HS (40). Anrich Nortje’s statistics in ODI format are, innings (5), runs (25), average (6.25), HS (10). Anrich Nortje’s statistics in T20I format are, innings (10), Runs (16), average (2.67), HS (4).
As a South African cricket player, Anrich Nortje has following bowling statistics in Test format, innings (26), runs (1569), average (27.53), Eco (3.77), Wkt (57). Anrich Nortje’s statistics in ODI format are, innings (16), runs (748), average (26.71), Eco (5.72), Wkt (28). Anrich Nortje’s statistics in T20I format are, innings (28), Runs (689), average (19.69), Eco (7.12, Wkt (35).
Biography of Anrich Nortje
- Real Name: Anrich Arno Nortje
- Other/Nickname: Proper Dutchman
- Profession: South African National Cricketer
- Batting Style: Right-hand batsman
- Bowling Style: Right-Arm Fast bowler
- Role in the team: All-rounder
- Jersey Number: #20 (Test Match, One Day International (ODI), T20 International (T20I), #02 Cape Town Blitz (MSL), #02 – Delhi Capitals (IPL)
- Major teams: Eastern Province, South Africa, Cape Town Blitz, Warriors, And Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Physical status of Anrich Nortje
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- Height: 1.83m (approx.)
- Weight: 80 Kilogram (approx.)
- Body Measurements: Chest (36 inches), Waist (30 inches) and Biceps (14.5 inches)
- Build: Athletic
- Eye Color: Grey
- Hair Color: Blond
Personal life of Anrich Nortje
- Date of Birth: 16 November 1993
- Place of Birth: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Age: 28 Years (As of 2021)
- Nationality: South African
- Hometown: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- School: Hoërskool Brandwag, Uitenhage, South Africa
- College: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Highest educational qualifications: PG-Diploma in Financial Planning
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Favorite Food: Bacon
Anrich Nortje’s Debut
- TEST Debut: South Africa v/s India at Pune in 2019
- ODI Debut: South Africa v/s Sri Lanka at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on 3 March 2019
- T20I: South Africa v/s India at Mohali in September 2019
Anrich Nortje’s Achievements
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- 2020’s annual awards presentation for Cricket South Africa honored Nortje as the Newcomer of the Year.
- The next year, he bagged trophies for Men’s Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, and Fans’ Player of the Year.
- Nortje attracted attention with his Mzanzi Super League efforts with Cape Town Blitz, where he picked up 8 wickets in three games.
- On September 18, 2019, Anrich faced India in his first T20I for South Africa. He bowled three overs and let up 27 runs without picking up a wicket.
- Nortje became the 12th player to receive both the men’s cricketer of the year and newcomer of the year honors in the same calendar year.
Family details of Anrich Nortje
- Marital status: Married
- Wife name: Micaela Kleu
- Wife’s profession: Teacher
- Children: N/A
- Parents: Father – N/A, Mother – Amanda Nortje
- Siblings: Brother – Anton Nortje, Sister – Liza Bouwer
- Religion: Christianity
- Other hobbies: Movies, rugby, Travelling, Surfing, Playing Snooker and Fishing
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Anrich Nortje
- Dale Steyn and Nantie Hayward are two of Nortje’s favorite cricket players.
- Nortje doesn’t have a favorite meal; she prefers non-vegetarian food.
- Rugby was Nortje’s first sport, but a collarbone injury caused him to switch to cricket.
- While playing for the Cape Town Blitz in the Mzanzi Super League, Anrich Nortje took eight wickets in the three games, that proved to a turning point in his cricketing career.
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