Gareth Berg
184 matches · 16 Nov 2013 to 16 Feb 2025
- Full name
- Gareth Kyle Berg
- Born
- 18 Jan 1981, Cape Town
- Age
- 45 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast
Gareth Kyle Berg (born 18 January 1981) is a South African-born English-Italian cricketer who last played domestic cricket for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. Born in South Africa, he attended Edgemead Primary School and then SACS (South African College School) . He is not considered a Kolpak player, and is qualified by residency for England as well as holding an Italian passport. In January 2021, Berg was named as the head coach of the Italian cricket team and still continues to play for them.
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Gareth Berg: career summary
Gareth Berg is an all-rounder, born on 18 Jan 1981 in Cape Town. Gareth Berg has played 184 matches on CricInto's records, from 16 Nov 2013 to 16 Feb 2025, for Italy, Northamptonshire and Hampshire.
In the Specsavers County Championship (37 matches, 2016–2019): 1,139 runs in 50 innings at an average of 25.89 and a strike rate of 63.21, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 99*); 83 wickets at an average of 31.90 and an economy rate of 2.79 (best 6/56).
In the Royal London One-Day Cup (32 matches, 2015–2019): 399 runs in 24 innings at an average of 22.17 and a strike rate of 106.97, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 65); 39 wickets at an average of 35.36 and an economy rate of 5.45 (best 5/26).
In the NatWest T20 Blast (24 matches, 2015–2017): 127 runs in 18 innings at an average of 15.88 and a strike rate of 116.51 (highest score 31); 24 wickets at an average of 26.58 and an economy rate of 8.70 (best 3/34).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 18 | 13 | 5 | 153 | 39* | 19.13 | 123 | 124.39 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 37 | 50 | 6 | 1139 | 99* | 25.89 | 1802 | 63.21 | 0 | 5 | 141 | 20 | 8 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 32 | 24 | 6 | 399 | 65 | 22.17 | 373 | 106.97 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 10 | 1 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 24 | 18 | 10 | 127 | 31 | 15.88 | 109 | 116.51 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| County Championship | 19 | 25 | 5 | 554 | 75 | 27.70 | 1072 | 51.68 | 0 | 4 | 68 | 7 | 3 |
| LV= County Championship | 16 | 24 | 3 | 672 | 99 | 32.00 | 996 | 67.47 | 0 | 5 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| ODM | 16 | 11 | 3 | 99 | 21 | 12.38 | 142 | 69.72 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 14 | 11 | 1 | 96 | 26 | 9.60 | 84 | 114.29 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| IT20 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 189 | 90 | 31.50 | 118 | 160.17 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 2 | 4 | 0 | 63 | 45 | 15.75 | 131 | 48.09 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 18 | 15 | 49 | 319 | 19 | 4/14 | 16.79 | 6.51 | 15.47 | 1 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 37 | 60 | 948.2 | 2648 | 83 | 6/56 | 31.90 | 2.79 | 68.55 | 3 | 2 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 32 | 32 | 252.5 | 1379 | 39 | 5/26 | 35.36 | 5.45 | 38.90 | 2 | 1 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 24 | 24 | 73.2 | 638 | 24 | 3/34 | 26.58 | 8.70 | 18.33 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 19 | 30 | 450.1 | 1358 | 42 | 5/18 | 32.33 | 3.02 | 64.31 | 1 | 2 |
| LV= County Championship | 16 | 26 | 429.1 | 1181 | 42 | 4/64 | 28.12 | 2.75 | 61.31 | 2 | 0 |
| ODM | 16 | 15 | 119 | 439 | 33 | 5/51 | 13.30 | 3.69 | 21.64 | 1 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 14 | 14 | 34 | 318 | 6 | 2/31 | 53.00 | 9.35 | 34.00 | 0 | 0 |
| IT20 | 6 | 6 | 21.4 | 132 | 7 | 3/12 | 18.86 | 6.09 | 18.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 2 | 4 | 47 | 203 | 6 | 4/64 | 33.83 | 4.32 | 47.00 | 1 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2025 | ITA vs HK ODM | DNB | 2/26 (7) |
| 15 Feb 2025 | ITA vs BHR ODM | 3* (5) | 3/12 (6) |
| 9 Feb 2025 | ITA vs SIN ODM | 8* (17) | 2/39 (8) |
| 7 Feb 2025 | ITA vs TAN ODM | DNB | 2/2 (5) |
| 16 Nov 2024 | ITA vs SIN ODM | DNB | - |
| 13 Nov 2024 | ITA vs UGA ODM | 8 (17) | 2/36 (10) |
| 9 Nov 2024 | ITA vs HK ODM | DNB | 2/38 (7) |
| 7 Nov 2024 | ITA vs TAN ODM | DNB | 1/21 (9) |
| 16 Jun 2024 | ITA vs ROM T20I | DNB | 0/19 (2) |
| 12 Jun 2024 | ITA vs IOM T20I | DNB | 0/19 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Gareth Berg scored in the Specsavers County Championship?
Gareth Berg has scored 1,139 runs in the Specsavers County Championship, at an average of 25.89.
How many wickets has Gareth Berg taken in the Specsavers County Championship?
Gareth Berg has taken 83 wickets in the Specsavers County Championship, with best figures of 6/56.
How many runs has Gareth Berg scored in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Gareth Berg has scored 399 runs in the Royal London One-Day Cup, at an average of 22.17.
How many wickets has Gareth Berg taken in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Gareth Berg has taken 39 wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup, with best figures of 5/26.
How many runs has Gareth Berg scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Gareth Berg has scored 127 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 15.88.
How many wickets has Gareth Berg taken in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Gareth Berg has taken 24 wickets in the NatWest T20 Blast, with best figures of 3/34.
What is Gareth Berg's highest score?
Gareth Berg's highest score is 99*, in the Specsavers County Championship (not out).
How old is Gareth Berg?
Gareth Berg was born on 18 Jan 1981 in Cape Town, and is 45 years old.
Which teams has Gareth Berg played for?
Italy (2013–2025), Northamptonshire (2019–2023) and Hampshire (2015–2019).