Kyle Verreynke was born on 12 May 1997 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a professional batter and wicket‑keeper who features for the South Africa national team, Western Province and, in England, Nottinghamshire. In Test cricket he has played 32 matches, scoring 1,280 runs in 50 innings at an average of 29.09, with a strike‑rate of 55.8, four centuries and a highest score of 136 not out, while also taking 95 catches. In One‑Day Internationals he has appeared in 16 matches, making 521 runs in 14 innings at 43.42, a strike‑rate of 90.61, five fifties and a top score of 95, alongside 10 catches.

He made his senior international debut in 2020 and became a regular feature of the side that lifted the 2023‑2025 World Test Championship. Recent Test outings between November 2025 and October 2026 yielded 84 runs in three matches, with a highest of 45, showing a modest return as he continues to vie for the keeper‑batting role.

Kyle Verreynne: quick facts

  • Born: 12 May 1997, Pretoria
  • Team: South Africa

Kyle Verreynne career statistics

Batting

FormatMatchesInningsRunsHighestAverageStrike rate100s50s
Tests32501,280136*29.0955.8043
ODIs16145219543.4290.6105

Figures as of 12 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Kyle Verreynne’s records and achievements

In Test cricket Verreynke has amassed 1,280 runs from 32 matches, recorded over 50 innings at an average of 29.09 and a strike‑rate of 55.8. His four centuries include a career‑best unbeaten 136 against New Zealand, and he has also posted scores of 114, 105* and 100 against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan respectively, underscoring his capacity for big innings across conditions. Behind the stumps he has effected 95 catches, highlighting his reliability as a wicket‑keeper at the highest level.

His ODI record comprises 521 runs from 16 matches, achieved in 14 innings at an average of 43.42 and a strike‑rate of 90.61. While he has yet to reach a hundred in the format, he has recorded five half‑centuries, with a highest score of 95, demonstrating consistency in the limited‑overs arena. Additionally, he has taken 10 catches in ODIs, reinforcing his dual contribution with bat and gloves.

Beyond individual statistics, Verreynke was part of South Africa’s victorious squad in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship, a landmark achievement for the nation. His decisive run in the final cemented his place in the team’s recent history. At the domestic level his unbeaten 148 for Nottinghamshire and the match‑winning six that clinched the 2025 County Championship title further illustrate his knack for delivering in crucial moments.

Kyle Verreynne: frequently asked questions

When was Kyle Verreynne born?

Kyle Verreynne was born on 12 May 1997 in Pretoria.

Where is Kyle Verreynne from?

Kyle Verreynne was born in Pretoria, South Africa.

Which teams has Kyle Verreynne played for?

Kyle Verreynne plays international cricket for South Africa.

When did Kyle Verreynne make an international debut?

Kyle Verreynne made a Test debut against West Indies at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on 10 June 2021. Kyle Verreynne made an ODI debut against Australia at Boland Park, Paarl on 29 February 2020.

What is Kyle Verreynne’s highest score?

Kyle Verreynne’s highest score is 136 not out in Tests and 95 in ODIs.

How many centuries has Kyle Verreynne scored?

Kyle Verreynne has scored 4 centuries in Tests.