Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 30/07/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
Latest News about Heinrich Klaasen
25/05/2025
Heinrich Klaasen scored 105* off 39 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He reached his century in 37 balls, which placed the innings among the joint third-fastest IPL centuries. The knock was another major T20 milestone in his franchise career after his international retirement.
03/2025
Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket after a seven-year career for South Africa. Reports stated that he had played four Tests, 60 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, with his final appearance coming in the Champions Trophy semi-final loss to New Zealand in Lahore. He said he would continue his franchise cricket career.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blond |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Bachelor's degree |
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Personal Life
| School | Die Hoërskool Menlopark, Pretoria |
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| College/University | University of Pretoria |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sone Martins |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sone Martins |
| Marriage Date | 5 September 2020 |
| Children | Laya |
Family
| Father | Paul Klaasen (deceased) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | He has a younger brother. |
Career
| Cricket Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #45 (South Africa), #45 (IPL) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batter |
Favourites
| Batter | AB de Villiers |
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| Bowler | Dale Steyn |
| Leader | Nelson Mandela |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He discovered his passion for cricket during his time at the University of Pretoria. | |
| 2. He had his first taste of first-class cricket with Northerns in the 2012/13 season. | |
| 3. In February 2017, he came close to achieving a double-century in a match. | |
| 4. He was chosen to participate in several T20 tournaments and leagues. | |
| 5. He etched his name in the records by scoring a century in Major League Cricket. | |
| 6. He was a part of Purbrook Cricket Club for his club cricket experience. | |
| 7. During the 2023 IPL season, he marked his first IPL century. | |
| 8. In 2024, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. | |
| 9. He briefly captained South Africa in T20I matches. | |
| 10. On 25 May 2025, he scored his second IPL century, hitting 105* off 39 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, reaching his century in 37 balls, the joint third-fastest in IPL history. | |
| 11. In June 2024, he scored the fastest fifty in ICC events finals history (men and women) in 23 balls during the final against India, though South Africa lost by 7 runs. |