Kevin Pietersen has called Heinrich Klaasen as the best in the business after he scored a whirlwind knock in the SA20 knockout game. The former England international was all praises on Klaasen, who has shown tremendous growth as a T20 batter in the past few years.
Heinrich Klaasen is currently plying his trade for the Durban Super Giants, in the second edition of the SA 20 League. In the match against Jo'burg Super Kings in the Qualifier 2, Klaasen stepped up and proved his worth, yet again!
Heinrich Klaasen scored 74 runs in just 30 deliveries against the Super Kings in the knockout match of the SA20. With the SA20 final at risk, Klaasen made sure Durban Super Giants put up a healthy total of 211 runs on the board. The 32-year-old smashed three fours and seven sixes, striking at over 246.
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What did Kevin Pietersen say about Heinrich Klaasen?
Kevin Pietersen heaped praises about Heinrich Klaasen after his stupendous display in the SA20 2024 Qualifier 2 match. The former all-rounder claimed Klaasen to be the best batter in T20 cricket. He also complimented him as the "BOSS".
😂😂😂😂. There isn’t a better batter in T20 cricket in the world! Klaasen is the BOSS!, Pietersen shared via Twitter.
😂😂😂😂. There isn’t a better batter in T20 cricket in the world! Klaasen is the BOSS!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 8, 2024
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How many runs has Heinrich Klaasen scored in SA20 2024?
Heinrich Klaasen in the second-highest run-scorer of the SA20 season so far. The Protean international has over 400 runs in 12 matches, and has struck the ball sweetly, all throughout the season. He has four half-centuries to his name, with a high-score of 85.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 4s / 6s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 447 | 44.70 | 208.87 | 4 | 25 / 37 | 85 |
What is Heinrich Klaasen's ICC World Ranking as a T20I batter?
Heinrich Klaasen has a career-best ranking of "41" in T20I cricket. His current ranking, to the surprise of many, is 78.
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