Logan van Beek is a New Zealand-Dutch cricketer known for his all-rounder skills. He has represented the Netherlands national team since 2012 and has made significant contributions in various formats, including notable performances in international tournaments.
Logan van Beek Career Overview
Full Name: Logan Verjus van Beek
Born: September 7, 1990, in Christchurch, New Zealand
Role: All-rounder (Right-hand bat, Right-arm medium-fast bowler)
Domestic Team: Wellington Firebirds
International Team: Netherlands
International Performance
ODI Stats:
Batting Statistics
Matches: 33
Innings: 32
Runs: 477
Highest Score: 59
Batting Average: 21.68
Strike Rate: 80.03
50s: 1
Bowling Statistics
Matches: 33
Wickets: 46
Best Bowling in an Innings: 4/24
Bowling Average: 35.04
Economy Rate: 5.64
Strike Rate: 37.2
T20I Stats:
Batting Statistics
Matches: 30
Innings: 20
Runs: 102
Highest Score: 23
Batting Average: 7.85
Strike Rate: 80.95
50s: 0
Bowling Statistics
Matches: 30
Wickets: 23
Best Bowling in an Innings: 4/17
Bowling Average: 7.84
Economy Rate: 9.21
Strike Rate: 16.2
Notable Achievements
- Made his international debut for the Netherlands in the 2014 T20 World Cup.
- Gained recognition for his performance in the 2022 ODI World Cup Qualifiers, where he played a crucial role in preventing the West Indies from qualifying for the World Cup.
- Known for his ability to swing the ball and aggressive batting style, making him a valuable asset in both domestic and international cricket.
Career Overview
Logan Verjus van Beek, born on September 7, 1990, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a professional cricketer who represents the Netherlands national team and plays domestically for the Wellington Firebirds in New Zealand.
An all-rounder, van Beek bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
Van Beek has a rich sporting heritage; his maternal grandfather, Sammy Guillen, played Test cricket for both the West Indies and New Zealand. Additionally, van Beek represented New Zealand in both cricket and basketball at the under-19 level.
In June 2023, during the ICC World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, van Beek delivered a standout performance against the West Indies. Chasing a target of 374, he scored a rapid 28 runs off 14 balls to tie the match. In the ensuing Super Over, he struck three sixes and three fours off Jason Holder, leading the Netherlands to victory and preventing the West Indies from qualifying for the ODI World Cup for the first time in their history.
As of August 2024, van Beek has played 33 One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring 477 runs with an average of 21.68 and a strike rate of 80.03. His highest ODI score is 59. With the ball, he has taken 46 wickets at an average of 35.04.
In domestic cricket, van Beek has been a key player for the Wellington Firebirds. Notably, he became only the second New Zealand player to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Plunket Shield match.
In August 2024, he rejoined Worcestershire as their overseas player for the final four County Championship matches of the season