Last Updated: April 29, 2026 06:08 PM
Who is Gerald Coetzee?
Gerald Coetzee is a South African cricketer who plays for South Africa in international cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL Team 2026 as a replacement player.
He is a right-arm fast bowler known for raw pace, hard lengths and hitting the deck hard in death overs.
The South African cricketer made news when he took 20 wkts in 2023 ODI World Cup as South Africa’s Top wicket-taker in that tournament.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on October 2, 2000, at Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa from where cricket journey began.
His hometown Bloemfontein showing roots in domestic South African cricket.
He played rugby, tennis and cricket with his brother in the backyard before choosing cricket as a career.
His father Johan Coetzee sacrificed many things for his son’s cricket and jersey number 62 is a tribute to father always.
He is married to GF Hannah Hathorn, an optometrist and his longtime girlfriend before marriage in November 2023.
His relationships are settled and public. Cast is Christian, and house is in Bloemfontein with family.
Gerald Coetzee Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gerald William Coetzee |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Birth Place | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Hometown | Bloemfontein |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | October 2, 2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Father | Johan Coetzee |
| Mother | Liz Coetzee |
| Brother | Petrus Coetzee (Elder) |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Cast | Christian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Jersey Number | #62 |
| Wife | Hannah Hathorn |
| GF | Hannah Hathorn (now wife) |
| House | Bloemfontein |
| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| IPL Price 2026 | ₹2 crore (replacement) |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹19 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Knights in domestic South African cricket from 2019.
Debut came in Tests for South Africa in February 2023 against West Indies at Centurion. He played first match in ODIs against West Indies in March 2023 at East London.
He became news with 20 wkts in 2023 ODI World Cup setting South Africa’s record for most wkts in a single World Cup edition.
Test career includes 14 wkts in 4 matches. He bowled consistently in the 2024 Sri Lanka Test series showing strong form.
In SA20 inaugural season 2023, he was second-Top wicket-taker for Joburg Super Kings with 17 wkts in 9 matches at average 13.53.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started when Mumbai Indians bought him for ₹5 crore in 2024 auction showing his ipl price value.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad as injury replacement for David Payne joining for IPL Price ₹2 crore.
SRH signed him mid-season for ipl team 2026 after Payne suffered an ankle injury ruling him out of remaining matches.
In Indian Premier League 2024, he took 13 wkts in 10 matches for Mumbai Indians showing strong debut impact.
His ipl career has 15 wkts in 14 matches across Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans proving effective death bowling.
Gerald Coetzee Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 4 | 6 | 1 | 67 | 20 | 13.40 | 76 | 88.15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 22 | 8.14 | 90 | 63.33 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| T20Is | 18 | 14 | 2 | 128 | 23 | 10.66 | 93 | 137.63 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| FC | 23 | 32 | 3 | 375 | 59* | 12.93 | 735 | 51.02 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| List A | 32 | 17 | 1 | 266 | 77 | 16.62 | 329 | 80.85 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| T20s | 85 | 58 | 12 | 407 | 37 | 8.84 | 338 | 120.41 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 4 | 8 | 462 | 330 | 14 | 3/37 | 23.57 | 4.28 | 33.0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 14 | 14 | 666 | 720 | 31 | 4/44 | 23.22 | 6.48 | 21.4 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 18 | 18 | 370 | 570 | 22 | 3/31 | 25.90 | 9.24 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 23 | 39 | 3617 | 2102 | 74 | 5/56 | 28.40 | 3.48 | 48.8 | 5 | 1 |
| List A | 32 | 31 | 1439 | 1414 | 60 | 5/33 | 23.56 | 5.89 | 23.9 | 2 | 2 |
| T20s | 85 | 82 | 1720 | 2506 | 109 | 4/19 | 22.99 | 8.74 | 15.7 | 5 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 12 | 5.16 | 33 | 93.93 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 273 | 472 | 15 | 4/34 | 31.46 | 10.37 | 18.2 | 1 |
Gerald Statics show 109 T20 wkts and 31 ODI wkts proving his rapid rise. Career stats highlight him as one of South Africa’s most exciting pace options.
Records and Achievements
Gerald Coetzee has special records:
- Highest wkts 4/44 in ODI cricket against Afghanistan in 2023 World Cup
- South Africa’s Biggest wicket-taker in a single ODI World Cup edition with 20 wkts in 8 matches
- Best ipl figures 4/34 against Delhi Capitals for Mumbai Indians in 2024
- ODI Wickets total 31 in just 14 matches showing rapid international impact
- Won International Men’s Newcomer of the Year Award by Cricket South Africa in 2023
These records show his journey from Bloemfontein place to becoming South Africa’s pace leader.
Playing Style
Gerald Coetzee stands 6 feet 3 inches tall with a tall lanky frame generating steep bounce naturally.
Right-arm fast bowler who hits the deck hard and unsettles batters with bounce and pace. Bowling Speed regularly crosses 145 kmph with fastest ball recorded at 149.9 kmph during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
No confirmed hattrick in any format yet but his aggressive style often creates hattrick situations. No hattrick in ipl career either but 4-wicket hauls prove his match-winning ability.
Gerald Coetzee Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹19 crore in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League earnings: ₹7.40 crore total across Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans ipl contracts
- South Africa Cricket Board international match fees across Tests, ODIs and T20Is
- SA20 and Major League Cricket franchise contracts
The net worth will grow as he becomes a regular high-value pick in global franchise leagues.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father Johan Coetzee made sacrifices throughout his life to support cricket and jersey number 62 honors him always.
Brother Petrus Coetzee is his elder sibling who played sports with him in childhood. Mother Liz Coetzee has been a constant support.
He married wife Hannah Hathorn on November 29, 2023 at Elandskloof Farm Cottages in South Africa.
Follows religion Christianity attending Kopanong Student Ministry meetings in Bloemfontein showing faith clearly.
Mother tongue is Afrikaans being from South Africa showing his cultural background.
Team South Africa Journey
He plays for Titans in domestic cricket now. Dates Joined Knights domestic 2019, Dates Joined South Africa international February 2023 and Dates Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 as replacement player.
He became important cricketer for South Africa as their fastest bowler in all formats.
Also played for Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket showing global franchise value.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @gerald_coetzee62 | |
| X (Twitter) | @GeraldCoetzee62 |
| NA |
FAQs
Q1. What is Gerald Coetzee’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on October 2, 2000, at Bloemfontein, South Africa .
Q2. What is Gerald Coetzee’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His IPL Team is Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) joining as replacement player for David Payne at ipl price 2026 of ₹2 crore.
Q3. What are Gerald’s highest wickets across formats?
Answer: Highest wickets are 5/56 in First Class career. In ODIs, best figures are 4/44 against Afghanistan in 2023 World Cup.
Q4. What are Gerald Coetzee’s T20 Wickets, Test Wickets and ODI Wickets totals?
Answer: T20 Wickets across all T20 formats total 109. Test Wickets are 14 in 4 matches. ODI Wickets are 31 in 14 matches for South Africa.
Q5. What is Gerald Coetzee’s fastest ball speed?
Answer: Fastest ball recorded at 149.9 kmph during the 2023 ODI World Cup showing genuine express pace regularly above 145 kmph.
Q6. What are Gerald Coetzee wickets in ipl 2025?
Answer: Gerald Coetzee wickets in ipl 2025 were limited as he played only 4 matches for GT without much success that season.
