Mother: Maria Baartman
Ottneil Baartman is a South African right-arm medium-fast bowler who has emerged as a potent wicket-taking force in T20 cricket across the globe. The 33-year-old from Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape has built an impressive career through consistent performances in South African domestic cricket, with 118 first-class wickets and over 170 T20 wickets to his name. His international breakthrough came in 2024 when he made his T20I debut against West Indies, followed by his ODI debut later that year against Ireland. Baartman’s ability to bowl with pace and accuracy has made him a sought-after commodity in franchise leagues, particularly in the SA20 where he has taken 61 wickets for Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals at an exceptional average of 15.14, including a five-wicket haul of 5 for 16. He has also featured in Major League Cricket for the Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings, as well as the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL. Known for his economical spells and knack for breaking partnerships, Baartman has established himself as one of South Africa’s most reliable white-ball bowlers.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 6 | 6 | 252 | 221 | 8 | 2/32 | 2/32 | 27.62 | 5.26 | 31.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 21 | 21 | 437 | 591 | 29 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 20.37 | 8.11 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 42 | 73 | 6236 | 3126 | 115 | 7/27 | 14/95 | 27.18 | 3.00 | 54.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| List A | 54 | 52 | 2237 | 1800 | 76 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 23.68 | 4.82 | 29.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 115 | 114 | 2349 | 2936 | 164 | 5/14 | 5/14 | 17.90 | 7.49 | 14.3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| ODIs | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 10* | 16.00 | 37 | 43.24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T20Is | 21 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 3.50 | 35 | 40.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| FC | 42 | 49 | 19 | 168 | 23 | 5.60 | 690 | 24.34 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 16 |
| List A | 54 | 24 | 12 | 76 | 14 | 6.33 | 160 | 47.50 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| T20s | 115 | 19 | 10 | 35 | 12 | 3.88 | 71 | 49.29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who specializes in taking wickets with pace and accuracy, particularly effective in T20 cricket.
He has represented Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals in the SA20 league, taking 61 wickets at an average of 15.14 across 34 matches.
He made his T20I debut for South Africa against West Indies on May 23, 2024, followed by his ODI debut against Ireland on October 2, 2024.
In 118 T20 appearances, he has taken 172 wickets at an average of 17.70, with best figures of 5 for 14, including eight four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.
In 43 first-class matches, he has taken 118 wickets at an average of 27.38, with best figures of 7 for 27 in an innings and 14 for 95 in a match, including one ten-wicket haul.
He has featured in the SA20, Major League Cricket (Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings), and the PSL (Hyderabad Kingsmen).
He was born on March 18, 1993, in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, making him 33 years old.
His best SA20 figures are 5 for 16, showcasing his ability to dismantle batting lineups in the tournament.
In 21 T20Is, he has taken 29 wickets at an average of 20.37 with best figures of 4 for 11, and in 6 ODIs, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 27.62.
