Malan Kruger

Malan Kruger
2023 African Games
Personal information
Full name
Malan Binneman Kruger
Born (1995-04-12) 12 April 1995 (age 29)
Namibia
BattingRight-handed
RoleBatter
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 41)23 February 2024 v Netherlands
Last ODI18 July 2024 v Oman
T20I debut (cap 26)27 February 2024 v Nepal
Last T20I29 February 2024 v Netherlands
Career statistics
Competition ODI FC LA T20
Matches 1 1 4 1
Runs scored 39 15 89 23
Batting average 39.00 7.50 22.25
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 39 15 39 23*
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/– 0/– 0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 February 2024

Malan Binneman Kruger (born 12 April 1995) is a Namibian cricketer.[1] A right-handed batsman, Kruger played in the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[2]

Domestic career

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He made his first-class debut for Namibia against South Western Districts, on 30 October 2014.[3] He made his Twenty20 debut for Namibia against South Western Districts, on 2 November 2014.[4]

He made his List A debut on 29 March 2022, for Namibia A against the Ireland Wolves in Windhoek.[5]

International career

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In February 2024, he was named in Namibia's ODI squad for the 2024 Nepal Tri-Nation Series, which was formed part of 2023–2027 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 and T20I squad for the 2024 Nepal T20I Tri-Nation Series.[6] He made his One Day International debut on 23 February 2024, for Namibia against the Netherlands at Kirtipur.[7] He made his Twenty20 International debut for Namibia against Nepal, on 27 February 2024.[8]

In May 2024, he was named in Namibia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Malan Kruger". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Gerhard Erasmus to captain Namibia at U-19 World Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Cross Pool, Oudtshoorn, October 30 - November 01, 2014, Sunfoil 3-Day Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Oudtshoorn, November 02, 2014, CSA Provincial T20 Challenge". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  5. ^ "1st unofficial ODI, Windhoek, March 29, 2022, Ireland A tour of Namibia". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Richelieu Eagles resume play in CWC League 2 games against Nepal & Netherlands". Cricket Namibia. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  7. ^ "5th ODI, Kirtipur, February 23, 2024, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  8. ^ "1st Match, Kirtipur, February 27, 2024, Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Namibia is ready with their 15-Player Squad". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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