Nandre Burger is an exciting left-arm fast-medium bowler whose journey to professional cricket is as unconventional as his bowling action. The 30-year-old from Krugersdorp initially aspired to be a tennis or squash player on the ATP tour and even considered becoming a psychologist, before a persistent back injury redirected him towards cricket. A net bowler who used the sport to earn a university scholarship, Burger made his provincial debut in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the leading wicket-taker in the Africa T20 Cup before signing with Western Province. After overcoming a lower back stress fracture that sidelined him for nearly a year, he made a stunning international breakthrough in December 2023, debuting in all three formats for South Africa within just 12 days against India. His ability to swing the ball at pace earned him an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals, where he picked up seven wickets in six games in 2024 and was retained for subsequent seasons. Burger has since become a sought-after T20 bowler globally, featuring in leagues like the MLC and LPL.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 3 | 6 | 376 | 237 | 14 | 4/33 | 7/83 | 16.92 | 3.78 | 26.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 14 | 659 | 671 | 22 | 4/46 | 4/46 | 30.50 | 6.10 | 29.9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 8 | 8 | 174 | 239 | 6 | 2/21 | 2/21 | 39.83 | 8.24 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 44 | 75 | 7206 | 3732 | 141 | 5/36 | 9/145 | 26.46 | 3.10 | 51.1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| List A | 55 | 54 | 2747 | 2409 | 84 | 6/38 | 6/38 | 28.67 | 5.26 | 32.7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 98 | 95 | 1991 | 2690 | 106 | 3/10 | 3/10 | 25.37 | 8.10 | 18.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| Tests | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 23 | 8.25 | 113 | 29.20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| ODIs | 14 | 9 | 6 | 41 | 17 | 13.66 | 114 | 35.96 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 5.00 | 21 | 47.61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FC | 44 | 55 | 18 | 411 | 48 | 11.10 | 1372 | 29.95 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 10 |
| List A | 55 | 30 | 17 | 232 | 57* | 17.84 | 465 | 49.89 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| T20s | 98 | 29 | 14 | 103 | 17* | 6.86 | 173 | 59.53 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler known for his ability to swing the ball at pace and trouble batters with his left-arm angle.
He represents the Rajasthan Royals (RR), who signed him for INR 50 lakh in 2024 and retained him for subsequent seasons.
He made his international debuts in all three formats for South Africa within the space of just 12 days in December 2023, facing India in T20I, ODI, and Test cricket.
He was a talented tennis and squash player, reaching provincial age-group levels in both sports, before a back injury forced him to focus on cricket.
He sustained a lower back stress fracture that kept him out of action for nearly a year, but he made a strong comeback to establish himself as a top-tier fast bowler.
In the 2024 IPL season for Rajasthan Royals, he picked up seven wickets in six games, showcasing his impact in the tournament.
He has played for the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket (MLC) and the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), among other franchises.
He was born on August 11, 1995, in Krugersdorp, South Africa, making him 30 years old.
Yes, he was named as a reserve player in South Africa's squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who swings the ball both ways, making him a potent threat in all formats of the game.
