Full Name
Dian Jonathan Forrester
Born
7 June 2000
Place Of Birth
Polokwane, South Africa
Country
South Africa
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Fast
Dian Forrester
Dian Forrester
Dian Forrester
Dian Forrester is a dynamic South African left-handed batting, right-arm fast bowling all-rounder, known for his explosive starts and valuable contributions across formats, playing for Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in SA20 and North West domestically, with a standout List A debut (century & 5-wicket haul), earning accolades like JSK's MVP for his powerful performances, aiming for Proteas honors.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 39 | T20 | April 26, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United · Match 34 | T20 | April 23, 2026 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans · Match 31 | T20 | April 21, 2026 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 246.67 |
| Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 27 | T20 | April 18, 2026 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 14 | T20 | April 6, 2026 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 218.18 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United · Match 12 | T20 | April 4, 2026 | 44 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 231.58 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 39 | T20 | April 26, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United · Match 34 | T20 | April 23, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans · Match 31 | T20 | April 21, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 14 | T20 | April 6, 2026 | 0.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United · Match 12 | T20 | April 4, 2026 | 1.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15.00 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa · 1st T20I | T20I | March 15, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Super League 2026 | T20 | Mar 26, 2026 - May 3, 2026 | 132 | 77 | 7 | 11 | 171.43 |
| South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 | T20I | Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 | 83 | 77 | 4 | 4 | 107.79 |
| CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 | LISTA | Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026 | 82 | 80 | 5 | 2 | 102.50 |
| SA20 2025 | T20 | Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026 | 175 | 106 | 14 | 8 | 165.09 |
| South Africa A tour of India A 2025 | LISTA | Oct 30, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025 | 119 | 127 | 10 | 4 | 93.70 |
| CSA T20 Challenge 2025 | T20 | Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Super League 2026 | T20 | Mar 26, 2026 - May 3, 2026 | 5.4 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 2/9 | 12.71 |
| CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 | LISTA | Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026 | 9 | 1 | 58 | 1 | 1/34 | 6.44 |
| CSA T20 Challenge 2025 | T20 | Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 1/29 | 10.86 |
| CSA 4 Day Series Division One 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Sep 25, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026 | 146.5 | 28 | 472 | 16 | 2/24 | 3.21 |
| South Africa Emerging tour of Bangladesh 2025 | LISTA | May 12, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 17 | 0 | 106 | 1 | 1/35 | 6.24 |
| CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 | LISTA | Feb 15, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025 | 24 | 2 | 137 | 3 | 1/41 | 5.71 |
Matches
Hyderabad Kingsmen Hyderabad Kingsmen
Rawalpindi Pindiz Rawalpindi Pindiz
Rawalpindi Pindiz Rawalpindi Pindiz
Islamabad United Islamabad United
News
Professional Career & Teams
- Current Domestic Team: North West (since 2025/26)
- Previous Domestic Team: Knights (2023/24 - 2024/25)
- Franchise: Joburg Super Kings (SA20)
- Other: South Africa A
Recent International & Key Matches
- South Africa A Tour (Oct-Nov 2025): Played ODIs against India A in Rajkot, scoring 77 (83) in the first ODI and 30 (15) in the third.
- SA20 League (Jan 2026): Played for Joburg Super Kings (JSK), scoring a rapid 80* (42) against MICT on January 8, 2026, and 15 (8) on January 10, 2026.
Key Records & Highlights
- Debut Feat: Scored a century (128) and took a five-wicket haul (6/48) on his List A debut for the Knights in 2023.
- SA20 Performance: Featured prominently for JSK, including an impactful 80* off 42 balls in a recent match.
- Domestic Excellence: Over 1,000 runs and nearly 30 wickets in his breakthrough 2023/24 domestic season.
- Overseas Success: Impressive stats (91.4 avg, 48 wickets) playing for Aberdeenshire CC in Scotland.
Awards & Recognition
- Most Valuable Player: Named Knights' MVP for the 2023/24 season.
- South Africa Emerging: Earned selection for the SA Emerging team.
