Andries Gous

Andries Gous
Personal information
Full name
Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
Born (1993-11-24) 24 November 1993 (age 31)
Welkom, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 48)18 September 2024 v UAE
Last ODI27 October 2024 v Nepal
ODI shirt no.68
T20I debut (cap 31)7 April 2024 v Canada
Last T20I20 October 2024 v Nepal
T20I shirt no.68
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011–2020Free State
2016–2021Knights
2021-2022Seattle Thunderbolts
2023-presentDallas Mustangs
2023-presentWashington Freedom
2024Trinbago Knight Riders
2024Pokhara Avengers
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 5 23 60 62
Runs scored 158 692 3746 2,019
Batting average 39.50 32.95 41.62 38.09
100s/50s 0/2 0/6 7/21 3/12
Top score 81 81 256* 163*
Balls bowled – – 6 18
Wickets – – 0 2
Bowling average – – – 4.50
5 wickets in innings – – – 0
10 wickets in match – – – 0
Best bowling – – – 2/9
Catches/stumpings 2/0 4/1 136/5 52/4
Source: Cricinfo, 5 November 2024

Andries Gous (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born 24 November 1993) is a South African-American cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom, and the United States national cricket team. Born in South Africa, he represents the United States at the international level.[1][2]

Domestic and T20 Career

He was included in the original Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[3] In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[4] The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.[5]

In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[6] He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.[7] In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.[8]

In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.[9] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[10]

In 2024, he was signed by Pokhara Avengers for 2024 Nepal Premier League.[11] In December 2024, He became the first player to score century in the history of Nepal Premier League.[12]

International career

In March 2024, he was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.[13] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on 7 April 2024, against Canada.[14] He started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "'It's definitely a dream come true' - Gous". OFM.
  2. ^ "Andries Gous". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  3. ^ Free State Squad / Players – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  4. ^ "T20 Global League announces final team squads". T20 Global League. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Free State Squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 10 September 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA". Club Cricket. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  10. ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League". Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  13. ^ "USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know". Emerging Cricket. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  14. ^ "1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America". ESPNcricinfo. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.


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