# Andries Gous

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{{Short description|South African-born cricketer (born 1993)}}
{{Use American English|date=December 2025}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
|                name = Andries Gous
|               image = 
|             country = United States
|            fullname = Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
|          birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|24|mf=yes}}
|         birth_place = [Welkom](/source/Welkom), South Africa
|          death_date = 
|         death_place = 
|             batting = Right-handed
|             bowling = 
|                role = [Wicket-keeper](/source/Wicket-keeper)
|       international = true
| internationalspan = 2024–present
| odidebutdate       = September 18,
| odidebutyear       = 2024
| odidebutagainst    = UAE
| odicap             = 48
| lastodidate        = October 28,
| lastodiyear        = 2025
| lastodiagainst     = UAE
| odishirt           = 68
|       T20Idebutdate = April 7,
|       T20Idebutyear = 2024
|    T20Idebutagainst = Canada
|             T20Icap = 31
|        lastT20Idate = February 10,
|        lastT20Iyear = 2026
|     lastT20Iagainst = Pakistan 
| T20Ishirt           = 68
|               club1 = [Free State](/source/Free_State_(cricket_team))
|               year1 = 2011–2020
|         clubnumber1 = 
|               club2 = [Knights](/source/Knights_(cricket_team))
|               year2 = 2016–2021
|         clubnumber2 =
|                club3 = [Seattle Thunderbolts](/source/Seattle_Thunderbolts) 
|                 year3 = 2021-2022 
|          clubnumber3 =
|             columns = 4
|             column1 = [ODI](/source/One_Day_International)
|            matches1 = 14
|               runs1 = 405
|            bat avg1 = 31.15
|           100s/50s1 = 0/4
|          top score1 = 83
|         deliveries1 = –
|            wickets1 = –
|           bowl avg1 = –
|            fivefor1 = –
|             tenfor1 = –
|       best bowling1 = –
|  catches/stumpings1 = 3/0
|             column2 = [T20I](/source/Twenty20_International)
|            matches2 = 27
|               runs2 = 770
|            bat avg2 = 30.80
|           100s/50s2 = 0/6
|          top score2 = 81
|         deliveries2 = –
|            wickets2 = –
|           bowl avg2 = –
|            fivefor2 = –
|             tenfor2 = –
|       best bowling2 = –
|  catches/stumpings2 = 7/1
|             column3 = [FC](/source/First-class_cricket)
|            matches3 = 60
|               runs3 = 3746
|            bat avg3 = 41.62
|           100s/50s3 = 7/21
|          top score3 = 256[*](/source/Not_out)
|         deliveries3 = 6
|            wickets3 = 0
|           bowl avg3 = –
|            fivefor3 = –
|             tenfor3 = –
|       best bowling3 = –
|  catches/stumpings3 = 136/5
|             column4 = [LA](/source/List_A_cricket)
|            matches4 = 71
|               runs4 = 2,266
|            bat avg4 = 36.54
|           100s/50s4 = 3/14
|          top score4 = 163[*](/source/Not_out)
|         deliveries4 = 18
|            wickets4 = 2
|           bowl avg4 = 4.50
|            fivefor4 = 0
|             tenfor4 = 0
|       best bowling4 = 2/9
|  catches/stumpings4 = 53/4
|                date = February 15,
|                year = 2026
|              source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/485379.html Cricinfo
|club4=Dallas Mustangs|year4=2023–present|club5=[Washington Freedom](/source/Washington_Freedom_(cricket))|year5=2023–present|club6=[Trinbago Knight Riders](/source/Trinbago_Knight_Riders)|year6=2024|club7=Pokhara Avengers|year7=2024|club8=[Islamabad United](/source/Islamabad_United)|year8=2025-present}}

'''Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous''' (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born November 24, 1993) is a South African-born cricketer who plays for the [Washington Freedom](/source/Washington_Freedom_(cricket)), and the [United States national cricket team](/source/United_States_national_cricket_team).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ofm.co.za/article/cricket/331577/-it-s-definitely-a-dream-come-true-gous|title=‘It’s definitely a dream come true’ - Gous|website=OFM}}</ref><ref name="Cricinfo">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/485379.html |title=Andries Gous |access-date=6 September 2015 |work=[ESPNcricinfo](/source/ESPNcricinfo)}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Gous was born on 24 November 1993 in [Welkom](/source/Welkom), South Africa and grew up in [Bloemfontein](/source/Bloemfontein).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-globetrotter-andries-gous-bringing-franchise-firepower-to-usa-1524120|title=Globetrotter Gous brings franchise firepower to USA |first=Deivarayan |last=Muthu |date=February 14, 2026 |website=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== Domestic and T20 Career ===
Gous was included in the original [Free State cricket team](/source/Free_State_cricket_team) for the [2015 Africa T20 Cup](/source/2015_Africa_T20_Cup).<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/africa-t20-cup-2015-16/content/squad/910899.html Free State Squad / Players] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015.</ref> In August 2017, he was named in [Jo'burg Giants](/source/Jo'burg_Giants)' squad for the first season of the [T20 Global League](/source/T20_Global_League).<ref name="T20GL">{{cite web|url=http://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|title=T20 Global League announces final team squads|access-date=28 August 2017|work=T20 Global League|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905185645/https://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the [2017 Africa T20 Cup](/source/2017_Africa_T20_Cup) against [Namibia](/source/Namibia_national_cricket_team).<ref name="Semi2">{{Cite web |url=http://cricket.co.za/news/21134/Gous-Mogotsi-bulldoze-Free-State-into-Africa-T20-Cup-final |title=Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final |access-date=25 September 2017 |work=[Cricket South Africa](/source/Cricket_South_Africa) |archive-date=25 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925180642/http://cricket.co.za/news/21134/Gous-Mogotsi-bulldoze-Free-State-into-Africa-T20-Cup-final |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the [2018 Africa T20 Cup](/source/2018_Africa_T20_Cup).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/squad/1158607.html |title=Free State Squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12603;team=3273;type=tournament |title=Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages |work=[ESPNcricinfo](/source/ESPNcricinfo) |access-date=16 September 2018}}</ref> In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the [2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_CSA_Provincial_T20_Cup).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricket.co.za/news/31632/Free-State-Announces-Provincial-T20-Squad |title=Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=10 September 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.clubcricket.co.za/latestnews/andries-gous-welcomes-stability-provided-by-seattle-in-minor-and-major-league-cricket-in-usa/ |title=Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA |work=Club Cricket |access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref> In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the [Minor League Cricket](/source/Minor_League_Cricket) tournament in the United States following the players' draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usacricket.org/media-release/all-27-teams-complete-initial-roster-selection-following-minor-league-cricket-draft/ |title=All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft |work=[USA Cricket](/source/USA_Cricket) |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>

In 2024, Gous was signed by Pokhara Avengers for [2024 Nepal Premier League](/source/2024_Nepal_Premier_League).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League |url=https://wicketnepal.com/2024/10/pokhara-avengers-sign-usa-wicketkeeper-batter-andries-gous-as-their-first-overseas-player-for-nepal-premier-league/ |access-date=2024-12-06 |language=en-GB}}</ref> In December 2024, He became the first player to score [century](/source/Century_(cricket)) in the history of [Nepal Premier League](/source/Nepal_Premier_League).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/12/06/pokhara-avengers-claim-record-10-wicket-win-against-lumbini-lions |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=[The Kathmandu Post](/source/The_Kathmandu_Post) |language=English}}</ref>

=== International career ===
In March 2024, Gous was named in USA's squad for their series [against Canada](/source/Canadian_cricket_team_in_the_United_States_in_2024).<ref>{{cite web |date=29 March 2024 |title=USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know |url=https://emergingcricket.com/insight/usa-mens-t20-selection-canada/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=Emerging Cricket}}</ref> He made his [Twenty20 International](/source/Twenty20_International) (T20I) debut for USA on April 7, 2024, against Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/usa-vs-canada-2024-1425115/united-states-of-america-vs-canada-1st-t20i-1425121/live-cricket-score |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> He started his International [Twenty20 International](/source/Twenty20_International) (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}

In January 2026, Gous was named in USA's squad for the [2026 T20 World Cup](/source/2026_ICC_Men's_T20_World_Cup).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/usa-announce-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026|title=USA announce squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026|work=[International Cricket Council](/source/International_Cricket_Council)|date=30 January 2026|access-date=2 February 2026}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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