Vernon Philander
159 matches · 24 Jun 2007 to 24 Jan 2020
- Full name
- Vernon Darryl Philander
- Born
- 24 Jun 1985, Bellville
- Age
- 41 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Vernon Darryl Philander (born 24 June 1985) is a South African cricket coach, commentator, and former cricketer. He was a right-handed bowling all-rounder; he had previously represented his country at under 19 level. He played for the South Africa national cricket team and Cape Cobras in South African domestic cricket. In December 2019, ahead of a Test series against England, Philander announced that the series would be his last before retiring from international cricket.
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Vernon Philander: career summary
Vernon Philander is an all-rounder from South Africa, born on 24 Jun 1985 in Bellville. Vernon Philander has played 159 matches on CricInto's records, from 24 Jun 2007 to 24 Jan 2020, for South Africa, Cape Town Blitz, Cape Cobras, Durban Heat, Sussex, Nottinghamshire and Jamaica Tallawahs.
In Tests (64 matches, 2011–2020): 1,779 runs in 94 innings at an average of 24.04 and a strike rate of 44.53, with 0 hundreds and 8 fifties (highest score 74); 224 wickets at an average of 22.32 and an economy rate of 2.63 (best 6/21).
In ODIs (30 matches, 2007–2015): 151 runs in 19 innings at an average of 12.58 and a strike rate of 70.89 (highest score 30*); 41 wickets at an average of 24.05 and an economy rate of 4.63 (best 4/12).
In the Ram Slam T20 Challenge (15 matches, 2013–2017): 120 runs in 9 innings at an average of 17.14 and a strike rate of 141.18 (highest score 22*); 12 wickets at an average of 32.58 and an economy rate of 7.24 (best 3/15).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 64 | 94 | 20 | 1779 | 74 | 24.04 | 3995 | 44.53 | 0 | 8 | 204 | 17 | 8 |
| ODI | 30 | 19 | 7 | 151 | 30* | 12.58 | 213 | 70.89 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| T20I | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 3.50 | 28 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 15 | 9 | 2 | 120 | 22* | 17.14 | 85 | 141.18 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 13 | 11 | 6 | 200 | 33 | 40.00 | 149 | 134.23 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 23* | 22.00 | 17 | 258.82 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 8 | 8 | 4 | 131 | 32* | 32.75 | 83 | 157.83 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| LV= County Championship | 5 | 9 | 2 | 177 | 41 | 25.29 | 410 | 43.17 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 4 | 4 | 3 | 65 | 45* | 65.00 | 25 | 260.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 4 | 5 | 2 | 118 | 73* | 39.33 | 198 | 59.60 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 64 | 119 | 1898.3 | 5000 | 224 | 6/21 | 22.32 | 2.63 | 50.85 | 8 | 13 |
| ODI | 30 | 28 | 213.1 | 986 | 41 | 4/12 | 24.05 | 4.63 | 31.20 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 7 | 6 | 13.5 | 114 | 4 | 2/23 | 28.50 | 8.24 | 20.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 15 | 15 | 54 | 391 | 12 | 3/15 | 32.58 | 7.24 | 27.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 13 | 12 | 28 | 258 | 3 | 1/17 | 86.00 | 9.21 | 56.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 8 | 29 | 197 | 9 | 3/16 | 21.89 | 6.79 | 19.33 | 0 | 0 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 8 | 8 | 28.4 | 217 | 5 | 1/17 | 43.40 | 7.57 | 34.40 | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 5 | 9 | 154.3 | 384 | 16 | 4/56 | 24.00 | 2.49 | 57.94 | 1 | 0 |
| MiWAY T20 Challenge | 4 | 4 | 15 | 130 | 4 | 2/23 | 32.50 | 8.67 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 4 | 6 | 92.3 | 315 | 13 | 4/39 | 24.23 | 3.41 | 42.69 | 1 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0/26 | - | 13.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2020 | SA vs ENG Test | 4 (3) & 10 (11) | 2/50 (20) & 0/1 (1.3) |
| 16 Jan 2020 | SA vs ENG Test | 27 (61) & 13 (47) | 0/41 (16) |
| 3 Jan 2020 | SA vs ENG Test | 17* (58) & 8 (51) | 2/46 (16) & 0/24 (14) |
| 26 Dec 2019 | SA vs ENG Test | 35 (81) & 46 (68) | 4/16 (14.2) & 0/35 (20) |
| 6 Dec 2019 | CTB vs NMBG Mzansi Super League | 16* (12) | 0/16 (2) |
| 1 Dec 2019 | CTB vs TS Mzansi Super League | 21* (17) | - |
| 28 Nov 2019 | CTB vs DH Mzansi Super League | 18* (9) | 0/25 (2) |
| 24 Nov 2019 | CTB vs PR Mzansi Super League | 33 (25) | 1/25 (3) |
| 10 Nov 2019 | CTB vs PR Mzansi Super League | 3 (4) | 0/20 (2) |
| 8 Nov 2019 | CTB vs JS Mzansi Super League | DNB | 0/20 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Vernon Philander scored in Tests?
Vernon Philander has scored 1,779 runs in Tests, at an average of 24.04.
How many wickets has Vernon Philander taken in Tests?
Vernon Philander has taken 224 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 6/21.
How many runs has Vernon Philander scored in ODIs?
Vernon Philander has scored 151 runs in ODIs, at an average of 12.58.
How many wickets has Vernon Philander taken in ODIs?
Vernon Philander has taken 41 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/12.
How many runs has Vernon Philander scored in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge?
Vernon Philander has scored 120 runs in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, at an average of 17.14.
How many wickets has Vernon Philander taken in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge?
Vernon Philander has taken 12 wickets in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, with best figures of 3/15.
What is Vernon Philander's highest score?
Vernon Philander's highest score is 74, in Tests.
How old is Vernon Philander?
Vernon Philander was born on 24 Jun 1985 in Bellville, and is 41 years old.
Which teams has Vernon Philander played for?
South Africa (2007–2020), Cape Town Blitz (2019), Cape Cobras (2012–2019), Durban Heat (2018), Sussex (2017), Nottinghamshire (2015) and Jamaica Tallawahs (2013).