Heinrich Klaasen is a wicketkeeper-batter who plays for the South African men’s cricket team in international cricket. He is a menacing middle-order batsman who has accumulated crucial runs at an impressive strike rate in limited-overs internationals.
Heinrich Klaasen Salary 2024
Thanks to his power-hitting prowess, Heinrich Klaasen earns a lucrative amount from various franchises across the globe. His batting exploits have contributed significantly towards his earnings.
Heinrich Klaasen IPL Salary
The Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired the services of Heinrich Klaasen for INR 5.25 crores in the IPL 2023 auction and was retained for the IPL 2024 season. Across the two seasons, Klaasen has proven to be one of the most valuable middle-order scorers for the Sunrisers franchise. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the wicketkeeper-batter is reported to be retained for INR 23 crores, as per ESPN Cricket.
Heinrich Klaasen Contract 2024
Heinrich Klaasen has landed a central contract with the South African men’s cricket team for the 2024-25 season. He has also signed up with various franchises across global T20 leagues.
Heinrich Klaasen South African Team Contract
Heinrich Klaasen earned his first central contract with the South African men’s cricket team in 2021. According to India Today, Klaasen has been retained for the central contract in 2024-25. With Quinton de Kock failing to get a central contract and retiring from ODIs, Klaasen would be the first-choice wicket keeper for the Proteas.
Heinrich Klaasen IPL Contract
In IPL 2018, Heinrich Klaasen was named as a replacement by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Australian all-rounder, Steve Smith, who was banned for a year for indulging in the infamous sandpaper gate. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru) signed Klaasen for his base price of INR 50 lakhs in 2019. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) purchased him for INR 5.25 crores in the IPL 2023 auction. After getting retained for the IPL 2024 edition, Klaasen is slated to be marked as the first retention for the Sunrisers ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Heinrich Klaasen T20 Leagues Contract
Heinrich Klaasen signed up for the Durban Super Giants in the inaugural edition of the SA20. After spending a couple of seasons for the Super Giants, the Durban Super Giants retained Klaasen in the SA20 2025 auction. In Major League Cricket (MLC), the Washington Freedom signed Klaasen and he played a couple of seasons.
FAQ's On Heinrich Klaasen’s Salary and Contract
A. Heinrich Klaasen was born on July 30, 1991, in Pretoria, Transvaal.
A. Heinrich Klaasen plays as a wicketkeeper-batter who bats in the middle order
A. As of October 2024, Heinrich Klaasen is 33 years old.
A. Heinrich Klaasen was born in the Transvaal Province and is a South African.
A. Heinrich Klaasen completed his higher education at the University of Pretoria.
![KL Rahul smashes consecutive sixes in 17-run over during AUS vs IND 2025 1st ODI [Watch]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/10/8f253-17608653881099-1920.jpg?h=166)
