Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 01/05/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Klerksdorp, South Africa |
Latest News about Marco Jansen
11/2025
Marco Jansen played a starring role in South Africa's historic 2-0 Test series sweep against India, earning Player of the Match in the second Test. He scored 93 runs off 91 balls and took 6/48, contributing to India's largest-ever Test defeat by 408 runs and securing South Africa's first series win in India in 25 years.
01/2025
Punjab Kings acquired Marco Jansen for INR 7 Crore at the IPL auction, marking his move to the franchise for the 2025 season after previous stints with Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The tall left-arm pacer brings his pace, bounce, and lower-order batting capabilities to the team.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.06 m (6' 8") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Laerskool Goudkop |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Playing golf |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Jacobus Jansen |
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| Mother | Erna Pretorius |
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Career
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Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Marco Jansen is an all-rounder for the North West team in the domestic league and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. | |
| 2. He impressed his father by scoring 164 not out in a U-9 school cricket match, showcasing his cricketing talent. | |
| 3. Standing almost seven feet tall, Marco Jansen bowls at a speed of around 140-142 kph, regarded as a significant talent in South African cricket. | |
| 4. At the IPL auction, Mumbai Indians acquired Marco Jansen for a base price of 20 lakhs INR, making him the tallest player in IPL history. | |
| 5. He starred in the 2020 U19 World Cup for South Africa, taking 10 wickets and scoring 111 runs as the hosts reached the quarterfinals. | |
| 6. He was named ICC Men’s Emerging Player of the Year in 2022. | |
| 7. Marco Jansen is an all-rounder known for his ability to generate pace, bounce, and swing with the ball while providing powerful lower-order batting. | |
| 8. Standing 2.06 meters tall with a slender frame and large hands, Marco Jansen embodies the quintessential fast bowler's physique and bowls at speeds around 140-142 kph. | |
| 9. He made an immediate IPL impact by claiming the prized wicket of Glenn Maxwell as his first dismissal in the tournament. |