Marco Jansen is a tall South African bowling all-rounder known for his left-arm pace and powerful hitting. At just 25 years old, he has already become a key figure in South Africa’s cricket setup.
Marco Jansen is still early in his career, but his combination of pace, bounce, and batting ability makes him one of South Africa’s most exciting prospects.
Here’s a detailed look at him:
🏏 Personal Background
- Full name: Marco Jansen
- Born: 1 May 2000, Klerksdorp, Northwest, South Africa
- Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) – one of the tallest international cricketers
- Family: Has a twin brother, Duan Jansen, also a cricketer
🌍 International Career
- Test debut: 26 December 2021 vs India
- ODI debut: 19 January 2022 vs India
- T20I debut: 17 June 2022 vs India
- Role: Bowling all-rounder – left-arm fast bowler, right-handed batter
📊 Career Stats (as of late 2025)
- Tests: 20 matches, 82 wickets, best bowling 7/13; 531 runs with 3 fifties
- ODIs: 29 matches, 45 wickets, best 5/39; 464 runs with a top score of 75
- T20Is: 19 matches, 18 wickets, best 3/16
- IPL: Played for Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings
⚡ Playing Style
- Generates steep bounce at sharp pace thanks to his height
- Known for counter-attacking batting, often scoring quick runs down the order
- Seen as a potential successor to South African greats like Jacques Kallis and Shaun Pollock
🏆 Achievements
- Named ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2022
- Played a crucial role in South Africa’s 2023 World Cup campaign, contributing both with bat and ball
- Has already produced match-winning spells, including a memorable 7/13 in Tests