Rilee Rossouw

Cricketer

South African Bloemfontein

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth09/10/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceBloemfontein

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Rilee Roscoe Rossouw is a South African international cricketer known for his explosive batting style and ability to dominate opposition bowlers. A prolific left-handed top-order batsman, he has played in major leagues globally including the IPL, PSL, and SA20.

Career

Batting StyleLeft-handed batsman
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Domestic Teams
  • Eagles
  • Hampshire
  • Joburg Super Kings
  • Knights
  • Free State
Franchise Teams
  • Quetta Gladiators
  • Punjab Kings
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Multan Sultans
  • Los Angeles Knight Riders
International Debuts
ODI2014 vs Zimbabwe
T20I05/11/2014 vs Australia
Notable Achievements
  • Fastest triple century in South African domestic cricket (319 off 291 balls)
  • Player of the Series in ODI series vs Australia
  • Leading scorer for Eagles in 2008/09 SuperSport Series with 765 runs
  • Scored 122 in final international innings before Kolpak deal, contributing to South Africa's 5-0 ODI whitewash of Australia
International Statistics
ODI36 matches, 1,239 runs at average 38.72, 2 centuries
T20I29 matches, 767 runs at average 34.86, 3 centuries
T20 Career Statistics7,933 runs at average 30.74 with strike rate 144.84

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Signed Kolpak deal with Hampshire in 2017, ending international career temporarily
2. Scored maiden first-class century (106) against Titans in 2008
3. Leading scorer for Eagles in 2008/09 SuperSport Series with 765 runs
4. Scored 122 in final international innings before Kolpak deal, contributing to South Africa's 5-0 ODI whitewash of Australia
5. Signed Kolpak deal with Hampshire County Cricket Club on 5 January 2017, which made him ineligible to represent South Africa and temporarily ended his international career
6. Made ODI debut against Zimbabwe in August 2014 with two consecutive golden ducks
7. Represented South Africa at the under-19 World Cup in 2008
8. Known for clean and powerful hitting with rare ability to effortlessly clear boundary ropes
9. Possesses knack for scoring big runs in high-pressure situations, earning reputation as a match-winner
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