Rassie van der Dussen Stats, Career, Teams & Family
Rassie van der Dussen is a South African cricketer who has been playing international cricket since 2018. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm…
Rassie van der Dussen is a South African cricketer who has been playing international cricket since 2018. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off-break. Van der Dussen has played 23 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 27 T20Is for South Africa. He has scored 1,714 runs in Tests, 1,989 runs in ODIs, and 739 runs in T20Is. Van der Dussen was part of the South African team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Personal information:
- Full name: Hendrik Erasmus “Rassie” van der Dussen
- Date of birth: February 7, 1989
- Place of birth: Pretoria, South Africa
- Spouse: Lara van der Dussen
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Batting style: Right-handed
- Bowling style: Right-arm off-break
Domestic career:
Teams:
- Gauteng (2013-present)
- Highveld Lions (2015-2020)
- Jozi Stars (2018-2019)
- Titans (2021-present)
T20 Stats:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 45 |
| Innings | 44 |
| Not Outs | 3 |
| Runs | 1547 |
| Highest Score | 94* |
| Average | 35.18 |
| Strike Rate | 134.55 |
| 50s | 12 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Fours | 130 |
| Sixes | 51 |
ODI Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 56 |
| Innings | 51 |
| Not Outs | 4 |
| Runs | 2,360 |
| Highest Score | 134 |
| Average | 52.44 |
| Strike Rate | 87.21 |
| 100s | 6 |
| 50s | 14 |
| Fours | 184 |
| Sixes | 41 |
Leagues
| League | Year(s) Played |
|---|---|
| Mzansi Super League (South Africa) | 2018-19 |
| Global T20 Canada | 2018 |
| (CPL) | 2018 |
- First-class: 109 matches, 7,344 runs, 43.77 average, 21 centuries, 30 half-centuries
- List A: 112 matches, 4,634 runs, 41.82 average, 11 centuries, 23 half-centuries
- T20: 122 matches, 2,784 runs, 28.47 average, 1 century, 17 half-centuries
International career:
Teams:
South Africa (2018-present)
Stats:
- Tests: 23 matches, 1,714 runs, 47.72 average, 4 centuries, 7 half-centuries
- ODIs: 36 matches, 1,989 runs, 55.25 average, 5 centuries, 10 half-centuries
- T20Is: 27 matches, 739 runs, 27.70 average, 2 half-centuries
Teams
| Team | Type | Debut Year |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Under-19s | National Youth | 2010 |
| Gauteng | Domestic First-Class | 2013 |
| Lions | Domestic First-Class | 2015 |
| Highveld Lions | Domestic First-Class | 2019 |
| Titans | Domestic First-Class | 2021 |
| Dolphins | Domestic List A | 2013 |
| Titans | Domestic List A | 2021 |
| Cape Cobras | Domestic T20 | 2013 |
| Titans | Domestic T20 | 2015 |
| Dolphins | Domestic T20 | 2021 |
| Jozi Stars | Franchise T20 | 2018 |
| Nelson Mandela Bay Giants (SA20 League) | Franchise T20 | 2023 |
| St Lucia Kings (CPL) | Franchise T20 | 2019 |
| Montreal Tigers | Franchise T20 | 2019 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Franchise T20 | 2023 |
| South Africa | International | 2019 |
Career highlights:
- Scored his maiden Test century against England in 2019.
- Scored his maiden ODI century against Sri Lanka in 2021.
- Was part of the South African team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Other information:
- Nickname: “Rassi”
- Batting style: Right-handed
- Bowling style: Right-arm off-break
- Occupation: Professional cricketer
Family
- He is married to Lara van der Dussen, a math teacher by profession.
- They have two young children, a son and a daughter.
- He is close to his parents, Hendrik and Elsie.
