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	\| known_for = Power-hitting, wicketkeeping, IPL performances		\| known_for = Power-hitting, wicketkeeping, IPL performances
	\| awards = Not Known		\| awards = Not Known
	}}'''Heinrich Klaasen''' is a South African cricketer who played for the South Africa national team from 2018 to 2025. He is known for his aggressive batting and strong power-hitting which he used throughout his limited-overs cricket career. He played professional cricket in franchise leagues which included his work in the [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]] with the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] team.		}}'''Heinrich Klaasen''' is a South African cricketer who played for the South Africa national team from 2018 to 2025. He is known for his aggressive batting and strong power-hitting which he used throughout his limited-overs cricket career. He played professional cricket in franchise leagues which included his work in the [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]] with the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] team.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Heinrich Klassen \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/heinrich-klaasen-436757\|website=ESPNcricinfo\|\|access-date=3 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=How We Won the Ranji Trophy!
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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
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	He joined the [[Rajasthan Royals]] team in the IPL during the 2018 season. He played for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] later on.		He joined the [[Rajasthan Royals]] team in the IPL during the 2018 season. He played for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] later on.

	He became a key batsman for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] after they acquired him in 2023. He achieved multiple T20 league centuries during his career.		He became a key batsman for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] after they acquired him in 2023. He achieved multiple T20 league centuries during his career.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Darren Keet’s Durban City revival: ‘I am quite a tough personality to deal with’\|url=https://www.news24.com/sport\|website=News24\|\|access-date=3 April 2026}}</ref>

	He made his ODI debut for South Africa against India on 7 February 2018. He made his T20I debut on 18 February 2018 and Test debut in 2019.		He made his ODI debut for South Africa against India on 7 February 2018. He made his T20I debut on 18 February 2018 and Test debut in 2019.
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	He achieved his first ODI century in 2020 during his match against Australia. He served as South Africa's T20I captain in the 2021 season.		He achieved his first ODI century in 2020 during his match against Australia. He served as South Africa's T20I captain in the 2021 season.

	He participated in the 2021 and 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournaments. He ended his Test cricket career in January 2024. He announced his international cricket retirement on 2 June 2025.		He participated in the 2021 and 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournaments. He ended his Test cricket career in January 2024. He announced his international cricket retirement on 2 June 2025.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far
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	== Work and Contributions ==		== Work and Contributions ==

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{{Infobox Person
| name = Heinrich Klaasen
| image =
| image_caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|07|30}}
| birth_place = Pretoria, South Africa
| nationality = South African
| education = University of Pretoria
| occupation = Cricketer
| years_active = 2012–2025 (international)
| known_for = Power-hitting, wicketkeeping, IPL performances
| awards = Not Known
}}'''Heinrich Klaasen''' is a South African cricketer who played for the South Africa national team from 2018 to 2025. He is known for his aggressive batting and strong power-hitting which he used throughout his limited-overs cricket career. He played professional cricket in franchise leagues which included his work in the [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]] with the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] team.

== Early Life ==
Heinrich Klaasen was born in Pretoria which is located in South Africa. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and played in school-level tournaments.

== Education ==
He studied at Hoërskool Menlopark which served as a well-known sports institution. Later, he attended the University of Pretoria to develop his cricketing abilities.

== Career ==
Klaasen made his domestic debut in 2012 for Northerns. He performed well in South Africa’s domestic tournaments like the Sunfoil Series and Momentum One Day Cup.

He joined the [[Rajasthan Royals]] team in the IPL during the 2018 season. He played for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] later on.

He became a key batsman for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] after they acquired him in 2023. He achieved multiple T20 league centuries during his career.

He made his ODI debut for South Africa against India on 7 February 2018. He made his T20I debut on 18 February 2018 and Test debut in 2019.

He achieved his first ODI century in 2020 during his match against Australia. He served as South Africa's T20I captain in the 2021 season.

He participated in the 2021 and 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournaments. He ended his Test cricket career in January 2024. He announced his international cricket retirement on 2 June 2025.

== Work and Contributions ==
Heinrich Klaasen is known for his aggressive batting style and strong power-hitting ability, especially against spin bowlers. He can score runs quickly when facing high-pressure situations while maintaining his skills as a dependable wicketkeeper. His batting abilities make him one of the most dangerous middle-order T20 players who compete in modern cricket.

== Awards and Recognition ==
Heinrich Klaasen has established himself as an essential player for South Africa's limited-over matches since he has achieved multiple international victories for the team. He has scored multiple centuries in T20 leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) and SA20. He is recognized as one of the fastest players to reach a century in the IPL.

== Personal Life ==
Heinrich Klaasen is married to Sone Martin. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.

== See also ==
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/heinie45/ Instagram]
* [https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/heinrich-klaasen-436757 ESPN Profile]

== References ==
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[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:SRH players]]
[[Category:IPL players]]