Rassie van der Dussen

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Rassie van der Dussen Profile

Rassie van der Dussen, a name synonymous with consistency in South African cricket. Born in Pretoria, this right-handed batsman has carved a niche for himself in international cricket with his impeccable technique and resilience. Making his debut for South Africa in 2019, Rassie quickly became a mainstay in the Proteas’ middle order, especially in limited-overs formats. His prowess isn’t just limited to the international arena; he has been a stalwart in domestic cricket, showcasing his skills in various leagues worldwide. With a knack for playing crucial knocks under pressure, Rassie’s contribution to South African cricket has been monumental. As he continues to evolve, the cricketing world eagerly watches, anticipating his next masterclass.

Rassie van der Dussen Stats

Rassie van der Dussen Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	18	32	2	905	98	30.16	2221	40.74	0	6	101	4	23	0
ODI	46	40	10	1765	134	58.83	1975	89.36	4	11	130	30	19	0
T20I	43	39	8	1071	94*	34.54	829	129.19	0	7	68	48	15	0
FC	138	234	26	8546	175	41.08	18119	47.16	17	47	1066	45	93	0
List A	138	129	22	5267	134*	49.22	6632	79.41	12	31	428	77	47	0
T20	168	159	28	4680	112*	35.72	3627	129.03	3	30	335	200	53	0

Rassie van der Dussen Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	18	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
ODI	46	1	6	3	1	1/3	1/3	3	3	6	0	0	0
T20I	43	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	138	18	391	257	5	2/39	2/39	51.4	3.94	78.2	0	0	0
List A	138	5	138	85	5	2/25	2/25	17	3.69	27.6	0	0	0
T20	168	6	54	55	3	2/15	2/15	18.33	6.11	18	0	0	0

Rassie van der Dussen Recent Matches

MATCH	Bat	Date	Ground	Format
South Africa vs Australia	8	07-Sep-2023	Bloemfontein	ODI # 4635
South Africa vs Australia	6	01-Sep-2023	Durban	T20I # 2228
South Africa vs Australia	21	30-Aug-2023	Durban	T20I # 2224
VK vs Tigers	0	05-Aug-2023	Brampton	OTHERT20
VK vs Jaguars	6	04-Aug-2023	Brampton	OTHERT20

Debut of Rassie van der Dussen

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	South Africa vs England	December 26 – 29, 2019	Centurion
ODI	South Africa vs Pakistan	January 19, 2019	Gqeberha
T20I	South Africa vs Zimbabwe	October 09, 2018	East London
FC	Griq West vs Northerns	February 14 – 16, 2008	Pretoria
LIST A	Free State vs Northerns	October 05, 2008	Bloemfontein
T20	North West vs E. Province	January 27, 2013	Gqeberha

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Rassie van der Dussen made his ODI debut a few months before the 2019 World Cup and was selected for the mega event in England. He was brought into the side to provide stability to the batting order, much like Faf du Plessis in 2011. With close to 100 List A matches and over a decade of experience, he was expected to play a crucial role in the middle order during the World Cup.

Notable Achievements

Van der Dussen has shown consistency in his short international career, especially in ODIs. He was drafted into the 2018 Caribbean Premier League as an injury replacement for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and was the highest run-getter for the Vancouver Knights in the inaugural Global T20 league in Canada.

Style of Play

Van der Dussen is known for his grafting style of batting. He isn’t a big hitter but is adept at rotating the strike and playing spin bowling effectively. He’s more of a player who builds an innings and provides stability to the middle order.

International Career

He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in January 2019 and quickly cemented his place in the side with consistent performances. His T20 debut came against Zimbabwe in October 2018.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

A top-order batsman for the Lions in South Africa, van der Dussen averages more than 40 in first-class and List A cricket. He scored an unprecedented 959 runs in 10 matches in the Sunfoil series of 2017/18.

Future Prospects

Given his consistent performances and the experience he brings to the table, van der Dussen is expected to be a mainstay in the South African middle order in the coming years, especially in the limited-overs format.

Trivia

He was the highest run-getter for the Vancouver Knights in the inaugural Global T20 league in Canada and was drafted into the 2018 Caribbean Premier League as an injury replacement for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

FAQs of Rassie van der Dussen

Q1. When did Rassie van der Dussen make his international debut for South Africa?

A: Rassie van der Dussen made his T20I debut for South Africa against England on March 14, 2021.

Q2. Which IPL teams has Rassie van der Dussen played for?

A: Rassie van der Dussen started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders and later became a key player for Mumbai South Africans, delivering consistent performances.Q3. What is notable about Rassie van der Dussen’s batting style?

A: Rassie van der Dussen is known for his aggressive and flamboyant batting, showcasing a wide range of innovative shots, making him a versatile player in both domestic and international cricket.