Nandre Burger

Introduction

Nandre Burger, a prominent figure in South African cricket, was born on August 11, 1995, in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa.

He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in the 2015-16 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup on February 11, 2016. Burger's talent and determination have led to an impressive career trajectory.

Profile

About Nandre Burger

• Full Name: Nandre Burger
• Date of Birth: August 11, 1995
• Age as of 2023: 28 years
• Birthplace: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
• Profession: Cricketer
• Batting Style: Left-handed
• Bowling Style: Left-arm fast
• Role: Bowling All-rounder
• Nationality: South African
• Religion: Christianity
• Hobbies: Travelling and Fishing
• Zodiac sign: Leo
• Nationality: South African
• Hometown: Gauteng, South Africa
• College: WITS (University of the Witwatersrand), Johannesburg
• Educational Qualifications: A degree in sports psychology
• Mentor/Coach: Neil Levenson

Physical Appearance

• Height
  
  • In meter: 1.88 m
  • In Feet: 6 feet and 2 inches
  • In centimeters: 188 cm
• Weight: 70Kg
• Eyes Colour: Brown
• Hair Colour: Brown

Facts

• Nandre Burger is a cricketer from South Africa who represents the national cricket team as a left-arm medium-fast bowler.
  
• As a child, he played cricket with wooden sticks and foil paper balls with his mother and grandmother.
• He gained experience playing club cricket before enrolling at WITS. His coach at WITS, Neil Levenson, recognized his talent in pace bowling.
• He made an impressive entrance into his Test career by taking 3 wickets in his second ODI and seven wickets on his Test debut, including 2 wickets in his first 13 deliveries.
• He made his first-class cricket debut for Gauteng on February 11, 2016.
• He made his T20 debut on February 14, 2016, against South Western Districts in the CSA Provincial T20 Challenge at the same venue.
• For List A cricket, he debuted for Gauteng against North West in the 2016-17 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge on February 26, 2017, at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
• He was the top wicket-taker for Gauteng in the 2017-18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, taking 19 dismissals in seven matches.
• In July 2018, he was selected for the Cricket South Africa Emerging Squad and also played for Cape Town Blitz.
• During the 2018 Africa T20 Cup, representing Gauteng, he was the leading wicket-taker with eleven dismissals in six matches.
• In September 2019, he joined the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants squad for the 2019 Mzansi Super League.
• In April 2021, he joined the Western Province's squad for the 2021-22 cricket season in South Africa.
• His left-arm pace made a significant impact on the international cricket scene in 2023. On December 19, 2023, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 50 lakh rupees for the IPL 2024.
• Interestingly, Burger initially wanted didn't to pursue something other than cricket as a profession. It was more of a recreational activity for him during his time at WITS. At the age of 17, he was about to quit cricket for tennis, but back spasms forced him to quit tennis, and he started playing club cricket instead. He has faced several injuries throughout his cricket journey, including a lumbar stress fracture that kept him out of the game for nearly a year, from October 2021 to October 2022.

Relationship

Nandre Burger is in a relationship with Ashleigh McDonald, an architect from Cape Town. They have been together for nearly two years and frequently share updates on social media.

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Cricket

International Debut

1. ODI Match
   December 17, 2023, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg against India
2. Test Match
   The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, December 26, 2023, against India
3. T20 Match
   December 14, 2023, The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg against India

State and Domestic Teams

• Gauteng (from 2015-16 until 2018-19)
• The Lions (2018-19)
• The 2018 Cape Town Blitz
• Districts in the South West (2019/20)
• Cape Cobras (2020-21, 2019-20)
• Western Province, as of 2019-20
• In 2019 Nelson Mandela Bay Giants
• In 2023, Joburg Super Kings
• In 2023 Kings of Jaffna

Career Stats

Batting

Bowling

Conclusion

Nandre Burger is a well-known all-around bowler, emerging as a talented player for his country. Nandre Burger is a South African cricketer known for his left-arm medium-fast bowling. He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in the 2015-16 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup and has since represented the national team.

Nandre Burger's talent was recognized by his coach, Neil Levenson, and he has been a top wicket-taker for Gauteng in various competitions. In December 2023, he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for 50 lakh rupees for the IPL 2024.