Marco Jansen
AfricanPlayer Overview
2021
IPL DebutAll-Rounder
Specialization1 May 2000
Date of Birth48
MatchesAbout
Marco Jansen, born on May 1, 2000, in South Africa, has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of cricket, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his versatility as an all-rounder, Jansen has the unique ability to generate pace, bounce, and swing with his left-arm fast bowling. His skills extend to the batting department as well, where he can deliver powerful knocks in the lower-middle order, making him a valuable asset to any team.
Jansen first caught the spotlight during the 2020 U19 World Cup, where he played a crucial role for the South African team, taking 10 wickets and scoring 111 runs, leading the Proteas to the quarterfinals. His impressive performances laid the groundwork for his future in international cricket. In December 2021, he made his Test debut against India, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to represent South Africa at the senior level. This milestone showcased his potential and solidified his place in the national setup.
In the IPL, Marco Jansen made his debut for the Mumbai Indians in the 2021 season, where he quickly made an impact by dismissing star batsman Virat Kohli in his first match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His journey continued with Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2022 to 2024, where he contributed significantly with both bat and ball. Jansen's ability to extract bounce and swing has made him a formidable bowler, while his clean hitting adds depth to the batting lineup.
Looking ahead, Jansen will don the Punjab Kings jersey in the 2025 IPL season, having been acquired for INR 7 Crore. As Punjab Kings aim for their first IPL title, Jansen's skills will be crucial to their campaign. His combination of pace, bounce, and lower-order hitting makes him a player to watch in the upcoming season, and fans are eager to see how he will contribute to the team's success. With his growing reputation and proven track record, Marco Jansen is certainly a player to keep an eye on in the IPL.
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Season | Mat | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 48 | 11 | 192 | 34 | 5.19 | 174 | 110.34 | - | - | 9 | 9 | 28 | - |
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 51 | 20 | 12.75 | 45 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 75 | 34* | 18.75 | 63 | 119.05 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 138.46 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 17* | 13 | 43 | 90.7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 8* | 9 | 7 | 128.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Statistics
| Season | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1017 | 1632 | 45 | - | 36.27 | 9.63 | 22.6 | - | - |
| 2026 | 284 | 483 | 9 | 2/33 | 53.67 | 10.2 | 31.56 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 283 | 434 | 16 | 3/17 | 27.13 | 9.2 | 17.69 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 60 | 129 | 1 | 1/45 | 129 | 12.9 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 162 | 267 | 10 | 2/16 | 26.7 | 9.89 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 192 | 274 | 7 | 3/25 | 39.14 | 8.56 | 27.43 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 36 | 45 | 2 | 2/28 | 22.5 | 7.5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
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