Heinrich Klaasen’s Top 3 performances in ODIs

South African star batter Heinrich Klaasen has shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement from all forms of the international game. The Pretoria-born star has stated that he aims to focus on his personal life and continue to play in the franchise leagues around the world.

Heinrich Klaasen has been one of the best ODI batters in the history of the game. He has played 60 ODI matches while amassing 2141 runs in this format, featuring four hundreds and 11 fifties. Given below are the top 3 knocks of his in the ODIs.

1. 174(83) vs. Australia, 4th ODI, SA vs. AUS, Centurion 2023

The stylish right-handed batter has made a stellar 174 off 83 balls, featuring 13 fours and 13 sixes, during the fourth ODI against Australia. The star player’s stellar knock has allowed them to post 416/5 in the given 50 overs of the game. This total put immense pressure on the visitors as the Aussies were bowled out for just 252 runs.

2. 123*(114) vs. Australia, 1st ODI, SA vs. AUS, Paarl 2020

The star batter has made an unbeaten 123 off 114 balls, featuring seven fours and three sixes, against Australia in the series-opening game in Paarl. His knock has allowed the hosts to post 291/7 in the given 50 overs of the game. However, during the chase, the visitors were bundled out for just 217 runs.

3. 119*(61) vs. the West Indies, 3rd ODI, SA vs. WI, Potchefstroom 2023

The star player has made 119 off 61, featuring 15 boundaries and five sixes in the third ODI against the West Indies in 2023. The Windies made 260 runs before being bundled out after opting to bat first. However, Klaasen’s magnificent batting has guided them to chase down the total with 123 balls to spare. The 33-year-old star batter was named Player of the Match, an award given for playing a crucial role in guiding the side to a win single-handedly.

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