Nadine de Klerk Stats: Career Batting, Bowling and Fielding Records

Nadine de Klerk stats show a right-handed batting all-rounder from South Africa with 1,058 international runs, 74 wickets, and an ICC all-rounder ranking of #16 across a career that started in 2017 and spans all three formats of the women's game.

Nadine de Klerk Stats: Quick Answer

The table below covers her full international career across Women's T20Is, ODIs, and Tests. All figures are sourced from ICC and Cricinfo records.

Stats current as of August 2026.

Note: Format-level split for T20I and ODI runs and wickets is not broken out separately on ICC's public profile. The aggregate figures above are career totals across all international formats combined, as published by ICC.

Recent Form

Before going into the full career breakdown, here is where her numbers sit right now.

Her recent batting average of 14.80 is below her career average of 24.60, which suggests a lean patch with the bat. The economy rate of 6.58 in recent bowling outings is, by most measures, a reasonable return in women's white-ball cricket.

Player Profile

Personal and Playing Details

One small factual note worth flagging: ICC lists her bowling style as right-arm medium, while the Brisbane Heat's official player page describes her as right-arm pace. Both sources refer to the same player.

The ICC classification is from the governing body and is the more authoritative label, though the practical difference between medium and medium-pace in women's cricket is often marginal.

Career Milestones

According to Wikipedia, de Klerk made her Women's ODI debut against India on 9 May 2017 in the South Africa Quadrangular Series, followed by her T20I debut on 13 February 2018. Her Women's Test debut came on 27 June 2022 against England.

She was 17 years old at her ODI debut. By 2026, she has played across all three formats and established herself as a genuine all-rounder rather than a bowler who bats or a batter who bowls. Her ICC all-rounder ranking of #16 reflects contribution across both disciplines, not just one.

Batting Statistics

Women's T20I and ODI Batting

Aggregate ICC data places her career batting figures at 1,058 runs with an average of 24.60 and a strike rate of 89.06 across all formats. A format-level split for T20I batting alone is not separately published in ICC's public-facing profile. Her highest score across all formats is 84, scored against India on 9 October 2025 during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.

In practice, a strike rate of 89.06 across women's international cricket reflects a player comfortable playing at tempo, particularly in the middle and lower order. Researchers needing format-specific ODI splits can reference Cricinfo's Statsguru tool, which filters by format.

Women's Test Batting Stats

This is the most granular data available from the sources reviewed. De Klerk has played 4 Women's Tests, scoring 114 runs at an average of 16.28 and a strike rate of 40.71.

Her Test record against India stands out. 100 runs in one match at an average of 50.00 is her best Test performance by a distance. Against England and Australia, the numbers are modest. What's often overlooked is that these Tests were played across three different countries — England, Australia, and India — with no home Tests in this dataset.

Batting Position Context

Across her Women's Test appearances, she has batted at positions 6, 7, and 8. This places her firmly in the lower-middle order. In that context, a Test average of 16.28 is not unusual, and her 61 against India shows she can hold an innings together when needed.

Bowling Statistics

Career Bowling Overview

De Klerk has taken 74 international wickets at a bowling average of 29.42, with 23 maiden overs across her career. Her best figures are 4/32, taken against Pakistan on 11 September 2023.

A bowling average of 29.42 in women's international cricket is a workable number for a seam-bowling all-rounder. It indicates she picks up wickets regularly enough to be a genuine bowling option, not just a part-time fill-in. Teams commonly value this kind of dual contribution precisely because it gives the captain an extra bowling option without burning a specialist slot.

Best Bowling Performance

Her best figures, 4/32 against Pakistan in September 2023, remain her career high. Four wickets in a single innings while conceding only 32 runs is a strong return, particularly in white-ball cricket where boundary-hitting is frequent.

Women's Test Bowling

Cricinfo records 23 career maiden overs, the bulk of which are likely accumulated across Test cricket. A format-level maiden breakdown is not separately published in the sources reviewed for this article, so a split figure is not stated here.

Career Progression by Year

The table below covers her Women's Test batting by season, which is the most granular year-by-year data available from public sources reviewed. Aggregate T20I and ODI year-by-year splits are not broken out in ICC's public profile.

What's visible here is a sharp peak in the 2024 season, driven entirely by that India match. The 2024/25 season shows a pair of ducks in Test cricket, which pulls the recent Test average down considerably.

Fielding Statistics

25 catches across an international career is a solid fielding record for an outfielder. She is not a wicketkeeper, so the 0 stumpings is expected. In practice, outfielders who contribute 25 catches across formats are considered reliable in the field, and run-out contributions like her 5 often go untracked by casual fans despite being match-defining moments.

ICC Rankings

With the batting and bowling numbers on the table, the rankings make more sense as a summary of where she sits globally.

The all-rounder ranking of #16 is the most telling figure. It reflects that her combined contribution across both disciplines places her among the better all-rounders in women's international cricket globally, even if neither her batting nor bowling ranking individually would suggest that at first glance.

Career Highlights and Tournament Performances

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

South Africa reached the final of the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup — their first ever World Cup final — before losing to India by 52 runs on 2 November 2025 in Navi Mumbai. De Klerk was a central figure in South Africa's run to the final.

Her standout performance came against India on 9 October 2025. She scored 84, her career-high in international cricket, hitting five sixes in that innings. The Proteas completed a famous run chase, and she was named Player of the Match. ICC video records and news references from the tournament confirm the performance.

Best Bowling Performance

4/32 against Pakistan on 11 September 2023 remains her career-best bowling figure. Four wickets in an innings while conceding only 32 runs is a controlled return. This performance contributed to her ICC Women's Player of the Month nomination in November 2024, per ICC's published records.

Domestic: Brisbane Heat (WBBL)

De Klerk represents Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League. The franchise lists her as a batter on their official player page, though her international role is classified as all-rounder. WBBL-specific statistics were not rendered in the Brisbane Heat source reviewed, so a numerical breakdown of her WBBL record is not included here to avoid inaccuracy.

All-Rounder Value Summary

This section pulls together the numbers that define her value as a combined player, rather than looking at batting and bowling in isolation.

A player who clears 1,000 runs and 70 wickets in international cricket while maintaining a sub-30 bowling average is a genuine dual-threat. Her ICC all-rounder ranking of #16 is consistent with what these numbers suggest, and it reflects the kind of cross-format contribution that makes her a regular fixture in the South Africa Women's setup.

Conclusion

Nadine de Klerk stats cover 1,058 international runs, 74 wickets, and 25 catches across formats. Her ICC all-rounder ranking of #16 reflects consistent contribution with both bat and ball. Her 84 at CWC25 against India is her career batting high. All stats will update as her career continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nadine de Klerk's batting average?

Her career batting average across all international formats is 24.60, based on ICC's published career profile. In Women's Tests specifically, her average is 16.28 across 4 matches and 7 innings.

How many wickets has Nadine de Klerk taken?

She has taken 74 international wickets across all formats at a bowling average of 29.42. Her best figures are 4/32, taken against Pakistan on 11 September 2023.

What is Nadine de Klerk's highest score?

Her highest international score is 84, made against India on 9 October 2025 during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. She hit five sixes in that innings and was named Player of the Match.

What is Nadine de Klerk's ICC ranking?

As of the latest published ICC rankings, she is ranked #40 in batting, #37 in bowling, and #16 in the all-rounder rankings for women's international cricket.

When did Nadine de Klerk make her international debut?

She made her ODI debut on 9 May 2017 against India, at age 17. Her T20I debut followed on 13 February 2018, and her Test debut on 27 June 2022 against England.