Former South African pacer Dale Steyn praised Gerald Coetzee’s stellar all-round performance in the 2nd T20I against India, which secured a thrilling 3-wicket win for South Africa on November 10 in Gqeberha. Coetzee’s impactful bowling and aggressive batting turned the tide for the Proteas, helping them level the 4-match series 1-1.
Dale Steyn believes that Coetzee’s impressive performance, both with the ball and the bat, will catch the attention of IPL franchises ahead of the upcoming 2025 mega auction. Coetzee finished the match with figures of 1/25 in his four overs and scored a quick-fire 19 off just 9 balls, staying unbeaten until the end.
“Coetzee bowling gas, hitting HUGE sixes. If anything from this series, he’s getting some IPL attention,” Dale Steyn shared on social media platform X. With only a couple of weeks left for the IPL 2025 mega auction, Coetzee’s timing couldn’t have been better.
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Set to be held in Jeddah, the auction will be an opportunity for Coetzee to potentially secure a lucrative deal. Despite his past stint with the Mumbai Indians, he was not retained, leaving the door open for new opportunities.
Coetzee bowling gas, hitting HUGE sixes.
If anything from this series, he’s getting some IPL attention.— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 10, 2024
In a match where South Africa’s chase of 125 looked difficult at 86/7, Gerald Coetzee partnered with Tristan Stubbs in an unbroken 42-run stand off just 20 balls, clinching victory with an over to spare. Even in the 1st T20I, Coetzee showed his talent, taking 3/37 despite India scoring over 200. His quick 11-ball 23 with the bat hinted at his explosive capabilities.
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While India’s Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his skills with a five-wicket haul, it was Stubbs and Coetzee’s calm under pressure that ultimately sealed the game for the hosts. The South African bowlers laid the groundwork by limiting India to a modest score, setting the stage for Coetzee’s match-winning heroics.
