# Gerald Coetzee

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**Gerald Coetzee** (born 2 October 2000) is a South African [cricketer](/source/Cricket).[1][2] In December 2017, he was named in South Africa's squad for the [2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup](/source/2018_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup).[3] In January 2019, he was named in the [South Africa national under-19 cricket team](/source/South_Africa_national_under-19_cricket_team)'s squad, ahead of their tour to India.[4] He is well known for his passionate, aggressive celebrations after taking wickets and has often drawn comparisons to his body language being similar to that of former South African pacer [Dale Steyn](/source/Dale_Steyn).[5][6]

## Career

Coetzee made his [List A](/source/List_A_cricket) debut for [Free State](/source/Free_State_cricket_team) in the [2018–19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_CSA_Provincial_One-Day_Challenge) on 14 October 2018.[7] He made his [Twenty20](/source/Twenty20) debut for [Knights](/source/Knights_(cricket_team)) in the [2018–19 CSA T20 Challenge](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_CSA_T20_Challenge) on 12 April 2019.[8] He made his [first-class](/source/First-class_cricket) debut for Knights in the [2019–20 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_CSA_4-Day_Franchise_Series) on 7 October 2019.[9] In December 2019, he was named in South Africa's squad for the [2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup](/source/2020_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup).[10] In April 2021, he was named in [Free State](/source/Free_State_(cricket_team))'s squad, ahead of the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa.[11] On 1 May 2021, he was signed by the [Rajasthan Royals](/source/Rajasthan_Royals) as a replacement for [Liam Livingstone](/source/Liam_Livingstone), during the [2021 Indian Premier League](/source/2021_Indian_Premier_League) (IPL).[12] In June 2023, Coetzee was added to the [Texas Super Kings](/source/Texas_Super_Kings) roster for the inaugural season of [Major League Cricket](/source/Major_League_Cricket) and has time and again showed his interest to joining the Chennai Super Kings franchise as well.[13] For the [2024 Indian Premier League](/source/2024_Indian_Premier_League), Gerald Coetzee was picked up by [Mumbai Indians](/source/Mumbai_Indians) for ₹5 crores. In the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, he was picked by [Gujarat Titans](/source/Gujarat_Titans) for price of ₹2.40 crore on November 25, 2024.

### International career

In June 2022, Coetzee was named in South Africa's [Twenty20 International](/source/Twenty20_International) (T20I) squad for their [tour of England](/source/South_African_cricket_team_in_England_in_2022) to play the [England](/source/England_cricket_team) and [Ireland](/source/Ireland_cricket_team) cricket teams.[14]

In February 2023, he was selected in South Africa Test squad for the series [against West Indies](/source/West_Indian_cricket_team_in_South_Africa_in_2022%E2%80%9323).[15] He made his Test debut against [West Indies](/source/West_Indies_cricket_team) on 28 February 2023.[16] In March 2023, he was named in South Africa's [One Day International](/source/One_Day_International) (ODI) squad for their series [against West Indies](/source/West_Indian_cricket_team_in_South_Africa_in_2022%E2%80%9323).[17] He made his ODI debut in the second ODI of the series on 18 March 2023 in East London, when he took three wickets.[18]

#### 2023 Cricket World Cup

In September 2023, he was named in South Africa's squad for the [2023 Cricket World Cup](/source/2023_Cricket_World_Cup) and it marked his maiden World Cup tournament at the age of 23.[19][20] He broke into the South African team as one of the key pacers for the 2023 World Cup following the injury concerns to senior fast bowlers [Anrich Nortje](/source/Anrich_Nortje) and [Sisanda Magala](/source/Sisanda_Magala).[21][22] He became a vital cog in South Africa's pace battery during the course of the World Cup by being South Africa's second or third change bowler and became a canny operator in the middle overs by capturing over 10 wickets in between 11th and 40th over.[23][24][25] He ended the tournament as the leading wicket taker for South Africa with 20 scalps in 8 matches.[26] He also became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in a single edition of the World Cup when he took his record 18th scalp in group stage match against Afghanistan.[27] He was called by many as one of the breakout stars of 2023 Cricket World Cup following his impressive performances.

#### 2024 Cricket World Cup

In May 2024, he was named in South Africa's squad for the [2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup](/source/2024_ICC_Men's_T20_World_Cup) tournament.[28]

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1. ["Uncapped Matthew Montgomery to lead SA U19s in tour to India"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205808/https://cricket.co.za/news/27760/Uncapped-Matthew-Montgomery-to-lead-SA-U19s-in-tour-to-India). *Cricket South Africa*. Archived from [the original](https://cricket.co.za/news/27760/Uncapped-Matthew-Montgomery-to-lead-SA-U19s-in-tour-to-India) on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2019.

1. Sanfui, Atri (2023-10-21). ["Watch: Gerald Coetzee Bellows All-time Great Celebrappeal After Trapping Harry Brook Plumb In Front | CWC 2023"](https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-cricket-world-cup-2023-24/cricket-news/watch-gerald-coetzee-bellows-all-time-great-celebrappeal-after-trapping-harry-brook-plumb-in-front-cwc-2023). *Wisden*. Retrieved 2025-03-24.

1. ["Steyn vs Coetzee - who's the scarier celebrator?"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-buzz-steyn-vs-coetzee-who-s-the-scarier-celebrator-1406457). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

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1. ["Gerald Coetzee comes in for Royals, but apparent NOC issues for Rassie van der Dussen"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-gerald-coetzee-comes-in-for-royals-but-apparent-noc-issues-for-rassie-van-der-dussen-1262052). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 2 May 2021.

1. ["Du Plessis, Conway, Santner, Rayudu reunite with coach Fleming at Texas Super Kings"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mlc-2023-devon-conway-mitchell-santner-ambati-rayudu-reunite-with-stephen-fleming-at-texas-super-kings-1381660). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 2023-06-16.

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1. ["Gerald Coetzee: A scary all-round package in the making"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-gerald-coetzee-a-scary-all-round-package-in-the-making-1406324). *ESPNcricinfo*. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

1. ["Gerald Coetzee on his surprise call-up and being South Africa's enforcer at the World Cup"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-videos/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-gerald-coetzee-my-role-as-enhancer-as-worked-out-that-way-more-than-it-lo-1407174). *ESPNcricinfo*. 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

1. ["CWC 23: 'Karate kid' Coetzee, the breakout Cup star still standing"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/cwc-23-karate-kid-coetzee-the-breakout-cup-star-still-standing-101699789413809.html). *Hindustan Times*. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

1. ["Harmison: Gerald Coetzee's character and attitude key for winning semi-final"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-videos/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-gerald-coetzee-character-attitude-key-for-winning-semi-final-harmison-1408195). *ESPNcricinfo*. 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

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