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
Heinrich Klaasen smashed his second IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 105* off 39 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. He reached the milestone in 37 balls, tying for the joint third-fastest IPL century alongside Yusuf Pathan. This performance highlighted his continued dominance in T20 leagues post his international retirement.
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from all international cricket after seven years, having played four Tests, 60 ODIs, and 58 T20Is. His last match was the Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand in Lahore in March 2025. The decision allows him to prioritize his T20 league career, where he is renowned as one of the game's most fearsome middle-order hitters.
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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. |