Overview
Reeza Raphael Hendricks (born 14 August 1989) is a South African cricketer. A right-handed opening batsman, he plays domestic cricket for Gauteng and franchise cricket for MI Cape Town, and represents the South Africa national cricket team in international fixtures.
Key Facts
| Full name | Reeza Raphael Hendricks |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 August 1989 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Role | Opening batsman |
| Domestic team | Gauteng |
| Franchise team | MI Cape Town |
| National team | South Africa |
| International debut | November 2014 |
Background
Hendricks is a top-order batsman who has built his career as an opener in South African cricket. His domestic representation with Gauteng has been complemented by selection for franchise sides, including MI Cape Town.
Career
International debut
Hendricks made his international debut for South Africa in November 2014.
ODI century on debut
In 2018, in his first One Day International, Hendricks scored a century, becoming only the third South African batsman to achieve a century on ODI debut.
Significance
Hendricks's debut century places him in a small group of South African cricketers to have reached three figures in their first ODI innings, marking him as a notable figure in the country's limited-overs batting tradition.
Related topics
- South Africa national cricket team
- Gauteng cricket team
- MI Cape Town
- List of South Africa ODI cricketers
References
- Reeza Hendricks – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item:
Q18125532