Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 30/07/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
Latest News about Heinrich Klaasen
02/06/2025
Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on 2 June 2025, ending a seven-year career with South Africa. He said he would prioritize his family and future participation in global T20 leagues, with his final international appearance coming in South Africa's Champions Trophy semi-final loss to New Zealand in Lahore in March 2025.
25/05/2025
Heinrich Klaasen scored 105* off 39 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, reaching his century in 37 balls. The innings became the joint third-fastest IPL century and marked his second IPL hundred, reinforcing his reputation as a premier T20 power-hitter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Heinrich Klaasen is a South African wicketkeeper-batter renowned for his destructive power-hitting in limited-overs cricket. | |
| He is considered one of the most impactful T20 players in the modern era. |
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 | 05/09/2020 |
| 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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/heinie45/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/heinrichklaasenofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/HKlaasen1 |
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. | |
| 12. In January 2024, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. | |
| 13. On 2 June 2025, he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket to prioritize family and franchise leagues. |