South Africa U19 World Cup stars who went on to play for South Africa senior men’s cricket team

South Africa won their maiden U19 World Cup title in 2014 edition.

Several talented cricketers from South Africa have made a noteworthy journey from excelling in the U19 World Cup to becoming an integral part of their senior men’s cricket team. These players initially gained recognition at the U19 World Cup stage and have smoothly transitioned to representing South Africa at the highest level. Their stories not only highlight their exceptional cricketing skills but also emphasize the crucial role played by the U19 platform as a stepping stone towards success in international cricket.

Now let’s take a look at South Africa U19 World Cup stars who went on to play for South Africa’s senior men’s cricket team.

5. Wayne Parnell (2008)

Wayne Parnell, who led South African U19 team at the 2008 World Cup, showcased remarkable all-round abilities by scoring 134 runs and emerged as the top wicket-taker with 18 wickets in six matches. South Africa qualified for the 2008 U19 World Cup final where they lost to India.

Despite making his debut in 2009 for South Africa, Parnell hasn’t been a consistent presence in the national team, featuring in only six tests with 15 wickets, 73 ODIs with 99 wickets, and 56 T20Is with 59 wickets so far.

4. Quinton de Kock (2012)

Quinton de Kock, who gained recognition as a wicketkeeper batter at the 2012 U19 World Cup, demonstrated his batting excellence by accumulating 284 runs in six matches during the tournament. Making his international debut in the same year, he swiftly rose to prominence in South African cricket.

In test matches, he scored 3300 runs, including six centuries, in 54 matches. In ODIs, de Kock left a substantial impact, playing 155 matches and scoring an impressive 6770 runs, featuring 21 centuries. Moreover, in the T20 Internationals, he participated in 80 matches, accumulating 2277 runs, with one hundred so far. Notably, de Kock has retired from both test and ODI cricket, shifting his focus solely towards T20Is.

3. Aiden Markram (2014)

Aiden Markram, who captained the South Africa U19 World Cup team in 2014, showcased his cricketing skills by amassing 370 runs in six matches during the tournament. Ever since he has made his debut in 2017, he has become a notable figure in South African cricket.

Markram has played 37 matches, accumulating a total of 2398 runs. In ODIs, he has featured in 68 matches, scoring 2121 runs. Additionally, in T20 Internationals (T20Is), Markram has participated in 39 matches, accumulating 1118 runs so far. He also leads the senior team in absence of regular captain Temba Bavuma.

2. Gerald Coetzee (2018,2020)

Gerald Coetzee was part of the U19 World Cup squads at the 2018 and 2020 editions and showcased his notable performance in 2018 by taking eight wickets in four matches. He commenced his journey with the national team in 2023 and has so far participated in three test matches, claiming 10 wickets.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he played 14 matches, impressively securing 31 wickets. Additionally, in four T20 Internationals (T20Is), he has achieved six wickets so far. Gerald’s early performances highlighted his considerable potential, and he made a positive impact on the South African national team across various formats of the game.

1. Dewald Brevis (2022)

Dewald Brevis played a significant role at the 2022 U19 World Cup, emerging as the leading run-scorer with an impressive total of 506 runs in six matches, including two centuries and three half-centuries. Making his debut in 2023, he has, up to this point, only participated in two T20 Internationals (T20Is).

Despite the limited exposure in international cricket, Brevis’s remarkable performance in the U19 squad suggests a promising future, and his early contributions indicate the potential for further impact as he continues his cricketing journey. He is also taking part in big franchise leagues around the world.

(All stats updated till 16th January, 2024)

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