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Ottniel Baartman

Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman (born March 18, 1993) is a South African right-arm medium-fast bowler known for his T20 prowess, representing South Africa, Paarl Royals (SA20), Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20), Dolphins, and Texas Super Kings. He's a key death bowler, earning national call-ups and performing in the T20 World Cup, helping SEC win SA20 titles. 

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Full Name
Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman
Born
18 March 1993
Place Of Birth
Oudtshoorn, West. Cape
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
England Lions vs South Africa A · 3rd Unofficial ODI List A June 9, 2026 0 3 0 0 0.00
England Lions vs South Africa A · 1st Unofficial Test First Class May 22, 2026 8 19 1 0 42.11
New Zealand vs South Africa · 2nd T20I T20I March 17, 2026 0 6 0 0 0.00
Dolphins vs Titans · Match 8 List A March 5, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings · Match 30 T20 January 19, 2026 6 5 1 0 120.00
Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals · Match 27 T20 January 17, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00

Major Represented Teams

  • International: South Africa
  • Domestic (South Africa): Dolphins, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, South Western Districts (SWD)
  • Franchise/T20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20), Paarl Royals (SA20), Texas Super Kings (MLC), Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings (MLC)

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: May 23, 2024, vs. West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica (South Africa).
  • ODI Debut: October 2, 2024, vs. Ireland in Abu Dhabi, UAE (South Africa). 

Career Highlights & Records

  • SA20 Success: Key bowler for Sunrisers Eastern Cape's back-to-back title wins (2023, 2024).
  • International Performance: Took wickets in the 2024 T20 World Cup, helping SA reach the final.
  • Domestic Prowess: Known for consistency, especially at the death, and was among leading wicket-takers in CSA T20 Challenge.