Marco Jansen

{{Infobox cricketer

| name = Marco Jansen

| image = Marco Jansen 2022.jpg

| caption = Jansen playing against Australia at the MCG in 2022

| country = South Africa

| internationalspan = 2021–present

| fullname = Marco Jansen

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|5|1|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa

| heightm = 2.06

| batting = Right-handed

| bowling = Left-arm fast

| role = Bowling all-rounder

| family = Duan Jansen (twin brother)

| club1 = North West

| year1 = 2018

| club2 = Knights

| year2 = 2019{{ndash}}2020

| club3 = Warriors

| year3 = 2020–2021

| club4 = Mumbai Indians

| year4 = 2021

| club5 = Sunrisers Hyderabad

| year5 = 2022–2024

| club6 = Sunrisers Eastern Cape

| year6 = 2022–present

| club7 = Washington Freedom

| year7 = 2024

| club8 = Punjab Kings

| year8 = 2025

| international = true

| testdebutdate = 26 December

| testdebutyear = 2021

| testdebutagainst = India

| testcap = 349

| lasttestdate = 26 December

| lasttestyear = 2024

| lasttestagainst = Pakistan

| odidebutdate = 19 January

| odidebutyear = 2022

| odidebutagainst = India

| odicap = 144

| lastodidate = 1 March

| lastodiyear = 2025

| lastodiagainst = England

| odishirt = 70

| T20Idebutdate = 17 June

| T20Idebutyear = 2022

| T20Idebutagainst = India

| T20Icap = 96

| lastT20Idate = 15 November

| lastT20Iyear = 2024

| lastT20Iagainst = India

| T20Ishirt = 70

| columns = 4

| column1 = Test

| matches1 = 17

| runs1 = 506

| bat avg1 = 23.00

| 100s/50s1 = 0/3

| top score1 = 84*

| deliveries1 = 2,737

| wickets1 = 73

| bowl avg1 = 21.76

| fivefor1 = 3

| tenfor1 = 1

| best bowling1 = 7/13

| catches/stumpings1 = 17/–

| column2 = ODI

| matches2 = 26

| runs2 = 461

| bat avg2 = 27.11

| 100s/50s2 = 0/1

| top score2 = 75*

| deliveries2 = 1,247

| wickets2 = 41

| bowl avg2 = 32.00

| fivefor2 = 1

| tenfor2 = 0

| best bowling2 = 5/39

| catches/stumpings2 = 8/–

| column3 = T20I

| matches3 = 17

| runs3 = 166

| bat avg3 = 18.44

| 100s/50s3 = 0/1

| top score3 = 54

| deliveries3 = 373

| wickets3 = 16

| bowl avg3 = 31.62

| fivefor3 = 0

| tenfor3 = 0

| best bowling3 = 3/16

| catches/stumpings3 = 11/–

| column4 = FC

| matches4 = 38

| runs4 = 1,272

| bat avg4 = 23.55

| 100s/50s4 = 0/9

| top score4 = 87

| deliveries4 = 6,117

| wickets4 = 147

| bowl avg4 = 22.65

| fivefor4 = 5

| tenfor4 = 1

| best bowling4 = 7/13

| catches/stumpings4 = 25/–

| date = 1 March

| year = 2025

| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/696401.html ESPNcricinfo

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's Cricket}}

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}}

Marco Jansen (born 1 May 2000) is a South African cricketer who plays for the South Africa national cricket team and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in domestic matches. He has represented South Africa in all formats of the game.

Early life

During his early years, Jansen used to open the batting. At the age of nine, in a 20-over match, he scored 164 not out. His father watched the match and identified his son's talent. He trained Jansen in the nets along with his twin brother Duan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-marco-jansen-a-kid-who-beat-virat-kohli-in-the-nets-is-now-a-mumbai-indian-1256261 |title=Marco Jansen, a kid who beat Virat Kohli in the nets, is now a Mumbai Indian|work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2021-03-23}} Duan also plays cricket for North West.{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/india-vs-south-africa-meet-duan-and-marco-jansen-17-year-old-twins-who-have-impressed-virat-kohli-and-co-in-nets-4315541.html |title=India vs South Africa: Meet Duan and Marco Jansen, 17-year-old twins who have impressed Virat Kohli and Co in nets |work=First Post |access-date=5 March 2019}}

Domestic and T20 franchise career

Jansen made his List A debut for North West in the 2017–18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge on 8 April 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1123581.html |title=Final, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge at Johannesburg, Apr 8 2018 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} He made his first-class debut for North West in the 2018–19 CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup on 11 October 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157453.html |title=Cross Pool, CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup at Port Elizabeth, Oct 11-13 2018 |access-date=11 October 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}

In January 2019, Jansen was named in the South Africa national under-19 cricket team's squad, ahead of their tour to India.{{cite web|url=https://cricket.co.za/news/27760/Uncapped-Matthew-Montgomery-to-lead-SA-U19s-in-tour-to-India |title=Uncapped Matthew Montgomery to lead SA U19s in tour to India |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=8 January 2019}} He was the leading wicket-taker for North West in the 2018–19 CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup, with 27 dismissals in six matches.{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12621;team=3329;type=tournament |title=CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup, 2018/19 - North West: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 March 2019}}

Jansen made his Twenty20 debut for Knights in the 2018–19 CSA T20 Challenge on 28 April 2019.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157251.html |title=28th Match, CSA T20 Challenge at East London, Apr 28 2019 |access-date=28 April 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} He was the leading wicket-taker for North West in the 2018–19 CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup, with 27 dismissals in six matches.{{Cite web|title=CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup, 2018/19 - North West Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12621&team=3329&type=tournament|access-date=2021-04-09|work=ESPNcricinfo}}

In September 2019, Jansen was named in the squad for the Durban Heat team for the 2019 Mzansi Super League tournament.{{cite web|url=https://cricket.co.za/news/31555/MSL-20-announces-its-T20-squads |title=MSL 2.0 announces its T20 squads |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=4 September 2019}}

In February 2021, Jansen was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |title=IPL 2021 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 February 2021}} Jansen made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 9 April 2021. He took 2 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs, which included the wicket of Glenn Maxwell, his debut IPL wicket.{{Cite web|title=Live Cricket Score - MI vs RCB, Match 1, IPL 2021. Cricbuzz.com|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116981/live-cricket-score-mi-vs-rcb-match-1-ipl-2021-cricbuzzcom|access-date=2021-04-10|work=Cricbuzz|language=en}} Later the same month, he was named in Eastern Province's squad, ahead of the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://cricket.co.za/news/38184/CSA-reveals-Division-One-squads-for-2021-22 |title=CSA reveals Division One squads for 2021/22 |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=20 April 2021}}

In February 2022, Jansen was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 February 2022}}

In May 2023, Jansen was selected by Washington Freedom to play in the inaugural 2023 Major League Cricket competition.

In the IPL auction for the 2025 IPL season, Jansen was bought by the Punjab Kings for 7 Crore{{Cite web |title=IPL 2025 {{!}} Punjab Kings {{!}} Marco Jansen Profile |url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings/squad-details/17068#:~:text=Jansen%20was%20part%20of%20the,franchise%20for%20INR%207%20Crore. |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250120200824/https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings/squad-details/17068 |archive-date=2025-01-20 |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=www.iplt20.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Who is Marco Jansen? All-rounder gets massive pay hike, sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 7 crore at IPL auction |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/who-is-marco-jansen-all-rounder-gets-massive-pay-hike-sold-to-punjab-kings-for-rs-7-crore-at-ipl-auction/articleshow/115659051.cms |access-date=2025-04-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2024-11-25 |title=Marco Jansen sold to Punjab Kings for Rs. 7 crore in IPL 2025 auction |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/marco-jansen-sold-signed-punjab-kings-rs-7-crore-ipl-mega-auction-2025-price-bid-update-players-list-news/article68908875.ece/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}

International career

In January 2021, Jansen was added to South Africa's Test squad for their series against Pakistan.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jansen-replaces-baartman-as-south-africa-fly-to-pakistan-1247977 |title=Jansen replaces Baartman as South Africa fly to Pakistan |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 January 2021}}

In May 2021, Jansen was named in South Africa's Test squad for their series against the West Indies.{{cite web|url=https://www.sacricketmag.com/subrayen-williams-crack-nod-proteas/ |title=Subrayen, Williams crack the nod for Proteas |work=SA Cricket Mag |access-date=18 May 2021}} In December 2021, Jansen received another call-up to South Africa's Test squad, this time for their home series against India.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-ind-test-series-duanne-olivier-returns-as-south-africa-name-21-member-squad-for-india-tests-1292638 |title=Duanne Olivier returns as South Africa name 21-member squad for India Tests |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=7 December 2021}} He made his Test debut on 26 December 2021, against India.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1277079.html |title=1st Test, Centurion, Dec 26 - 30 2021, India tour of South Africa |access-date=26 December 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} His maiden test wicket was Jasprit Bumrah, caught at third slip by Wiaan Mulder.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1277079.html |title=1st Test, Centurion, Dec 26 - 30 2021, India tour of South Africa |access-date=26 December 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}

In January 2022, Jansen got his maiden One Day International (ODI) call-up, for South Africa's home series against India.{{cite news|url=https://cricket.co.za/2022/01/02/marco-jansen-receives-maiden-proteas-odi-call-up/|title=MARCO JANSEN RECEIVES MAIDEN PROTEAS ODI CALL-UP|work=Cricket South Africa|date=2 January 2022}} He made his ODI debut on 19 January 2022, for South Africa against India.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1277082.html |title=1st ODI, Paarl, Jan 19 2022, India tour of South Africa |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 January 2022}} In May 2022, Jansen was named in South Africa's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their away series against India.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sa-t20is-2022-anrich-nortje-back-in-south-africa-squad-tristan-stubbs-earns-maiden-call-up-1315356 |title=Nortje back in South Africa squad for India T20Is; Stubbs earns maiden call-up |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 May 2022}} He made his T20I debut on 17 June 2022, for South Africa against India.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1278690.html |title=4th T20I (N), Rajkot, June 17, 2022, South Africa tour of India |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 June 2022}} He also played in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.{{Cite web |title=South Africa unveil squad for World Cup 2023 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3671418 |access-date=2023-11-12 |work=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}

In May 2024, he was named in South Africa's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament, where South Africa finished runners up.{{Cite web |title=South Africa Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/south-africa-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}

In November 2024, he was named in South Africa's squad for the Twenty20 International series against India.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/42107308/sa-vs-ind-2024-marco-jansen-gerald-coetzee-set-make-t20i-return-india|title=Jansen, Coetzee set to make T20I return against India|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=16 November 2024}} In the third match, he scored 54 off 17 deliveries, setting a record for the fastest T20I half-century against India and the second fastest by a South African, achieving his 50 in 16 deliveries, only behind Quinton de Kock, who did it in 15.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/marco-jansen-creates-history-smashes-fastest-t20i-fifty-ever-against-india/articleshow/115274647.cms

|title=Marco Jansen creates history, smashes fastest T20I fifty ever against India|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=16 November 2024}}

In November 2024, he was named in South Africa's squad for the Test Series against Sri Lanka.{{Cite web |title=Bavuma, Coetzee, Jansen return for South Africa's home Tests against Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-sl-wtc-bavuma-coetzee-jansen-return-for-south-africa-s-home-test-series-against-sri-lanka-1460303 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}} On the second day of the 1st Test Series, he bowled his best figure of 7/13,{{Cite web |last=Goliath |first=John |title=Marco Jansen blows Sri Lanka away as Proteas take massive first-innings lead |url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas/marco-jansen-blows-sri-lanka-away-as-proteas-take-massive-first-innings-lead-1ecda2fa-f536-4b4d-a042-db79ba67ff68#google_vignette |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.iol.co.za |language=en}} toppling Sri Lanka to a score of 42, their lowest score in Test cricket.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-28 |title=Sri Lanka bowled out for 42 by South Africa, their lowest Test total |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cvgx2w19z8xo |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} This feat made him the first ever South African to take a 10-fer at Kingsmead, Durban. https://www.cricket.com/news/marco-jansen-scripts-south-africa-history-with-10-wkt-haul-in-durban-11302024-1732967441951 He is also the first left-arm South African seamer to gain the feat.https://www.wisden.com/series/south-africa-vs-sri-lanka-m-2024/cricket-news/best-match-figures-by-south-african-left-arm-seamers-full-list-marco-jansen-breaks-101-year-record