Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Nortje's SA20 surge boosts T20 World Cup hopes
Anrich Nortje, a fast bowler from South Africa, has been playing really well in the SA20 tournament.
He took 4 wickets for just 13 runs in a recent match, which is his best performance in T20 cricket since last year's World Cup.
Nortje has had some injuries in the past, which made him miss important tournaments.
But now, he's feeling good and wants to be part of South Africa's team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
He's also open to playing longer formats like Test matches again in the future.
Right now, he's focusing on doing well in the SA20 and getting ready for the World Cup.
Anrich Nortje took 4 wickets for 13 runs in his SA20 debut, his best T20 performance since last year's World Cup.
Nortje has been dealing with injuries and has not played many international matches in the past 18 months.
He is hoping to be selected for South Africa's T20 World Cup squad, which will be announced next week.
Nortje is focusing on building momentum and staying injury-free during the busy SA20 schedule.
He is open to playing Test matches again in the future, having not played a Test since early 2023.
- Who
- Anrich Nortje, a South African fast bowler
- What
- Nortje's strong performance in the SA20 and his hopes for T20 World Cup selection
- When
- Recent SA20 matches and upcoming T20 World Cup announcement
- Where
- South Africa (SA20) and potentially international matches
- Why
- To showcase his form and push for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad
- Player
- Anrich Nortje
- Team
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Recent Performance
- 4 for 13 in SA20
- Injury History
- Missed 2023 ODI World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy
- Current Focus
- T20 World Cup selection
- Future Ambitions
- Open to playing Tests again
- Upcoming Tournaments
- SA20, T20 World Cup, IPL with Lucknow Super Giants
