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Delano Potgieter

Delano Potgieter is a South African left-handed batting, right-arm medium-pace bowling all-rounder, known for his impactful performances in domestic and franchise cricket, playing for teams like the Lions, MI Cape Town (SA20 champions 2025), and MI New York (MLC 2025). Key achievements include leading Gauteng in runs (2018 Africa T20 Cup) and wickets (2018-19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge), a fifer in SA20 2025, and a significant role in MI Cape Town's SA20 title win. He is a versatile player with a strong presence in T20 leagues globally, known for his middle-overs economy and ability to turn games. 

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Full Name
Delano Potgieter
Born
August 5, 1996
Birthplace
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape,
Country
South Africa
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
Place Of Birth
, Gqeberha, South Africa
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Sussex vs Hampshire · Match 108 T20 July 12, 2026 2 2 0 0 100.00
Sussex vs Hampshire · 39th Match First Class June 19, 2026 56 145 5 0 38.62
Surrey vs Hampshire · 31st Match First Class June 7, 2026 84 171 9 2 49.12
Somerset vs Hampshire · Match 6 T20 May 22, 2026 24 19 0 1 126.32
Hampshire vs Nottinghamshire · Match 27 First Class May 15, 2026 33 128 3 0 25.78
Lions vs Titans · Final List A March 29, 2026 33 27 1 2 122.22

Records & Key Achievements

  • 2018 Africa T20 Cup: Gauteng's leading run-scorer (217 runs).
  • 2018-19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge: Gauteng's leading wicket-taker (17 wickets).
  • SA20 2025: Key player for MI Cape Town's title-winning season, including a five-wicket haul (fifer) in one match.
  • Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025: Joined MI New York as a replacement player.
  • First-Class Cricket: Scored 155* for Gauteng in a 4-Day tournament. 

Current Teams

  • Lions (South African domestic cricket - First-class, List A, T20)
  • Paarl Royals (SA20 league)
  • Saint Lucia Kings (Caribbean Premier League - CPL)
  • MI New York (Major League Cricket - MLC 2025)