- Nationality
South Africa- Cricket
- Nandre Burger
- Current Team
- RR
Nandre Burger: Player Profile & 2026 Outlook
The Left-Arm “Accidental” Superstar
Nandre Burger describes himself as an “accidental cricketer,” having pivoted from a high-level tennis and squash background to cricket in his late teens. His height and high-arm release allow him to generate steep bounce, while his natural left-arm angle makes him a nightmare for right-handed batters. Since his breakout IPL debut in 2024—where he claimed 7 wickets in just 6 games—Burger has become a cornerstone of the Royals’ pace battery alongside the likes of Jofra Archer and Trent Boult.
Resilience and Redemption
Burger’s career has been a battle against injuries, including a lumbar stress fracture that sidelined him for nearly a year between 2024 and 2025. However, his return to fitness in late 2025 was emphatic, marked by a fiery spell against India in the Raipur ODI before a minor hamstring strain. Heading into IPL 2026, he is viewed as a primary powerplay weapon for coach Rahul Dravid, offering a unique variety to the RR bowling attack.
Nandre Burger: IPL & T20 Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.
Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| IPL 2024 | RR | 6 | 102 | 145 | 7 | 2/29 | 20.71 | 8.53 | 14.57 |
| SA20 2026* | JSK | 6 | 114 | 174 | 6 | 2/23 | 29.00 | 9.16 | 19.00 |
| T20 Int’l | SA | 6 | 120 | 185 | 5 | 3/39 | 37.00 | 9.25 | 24.00 |
| Career | Total | 12+ | 222+ | 330+ | 18 | 3/39 | 22.50 | 8.80 | 15.40 |
| *Ongoing Season (SA20). |
Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Matches | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | Catches |
| IPL 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 |
| SA20 2026* | 6 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 4.00 | 80.00 | 1 |
| Career | 12+ | 0 | 8 | 7 | 4.00 | 80.00 | 3 |
