Andries Gous

Andries Gous
Personal information
Full name
Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
Born (1993-11-24) November 24, 1993
Welkom, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 48)September 18, 2024 v UAE
Last ODIOctober 28, 2025 v UAE
ODI shirt no.68
T20I debut (cap 31)April 7, 2024 v Canada
Last T20IFebruary 10, 2026 v Pakistan
T20I shirt no.68
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011–2020Free State
2016–2021Knights
2021-2022Seattle Thunderbolts
2023–presentDallas Mustangs
2023–presentWashington Freedom
2024Trinbago Knight Riders
2024Pokhara Avengers
2025-presentIslamabad United
2025Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 14 27 60 71
Runs scored 405 770 3746 2,266
Batting average 31.15 30.80 41.62 36.54
100s/50s 0/4 0/6 7/21 3/14
Top score 83 81 256* 163*
Balls bowled – – 6 18
Wickets – – 0 2
Bowling average – – – 4.50
5 wickets in innings – – – 0
10 wickets in match – – – 0
Best bowling – – – 2/9
Catches/stumpings 3/0 7/1 136/5 53/4
Source: Cricinfo, February 15, 2026

Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born November 24, 1993) is a South African-American cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom and the United States national cricket team.[1][2]

Early life

Gous was born on 24 November 1993 in Welkom, South Africa and grew up in Bloemfontein.[3]

Career

Domestic and T20 Career

Gous was included in the original Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[4] In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[5] The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.[6]

In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[7] He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.[8] In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.[9]

In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.[10] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[11]

In 2024, Gous was signed by Pokhara Avengers for 2024 Nepal Premier League.[12] In December 2024, He became the first player to score century in the history of Nepal Premier League.[13]

On 16 July 2026 During the MLC, Gous hit 132 runs off just 51 balls, making it the first century by an American player in the tournaments history, as well as Gous's personal highest score in all T20s. Along with Steve Smith in a T20 franchise record 241 run partnership, he helped the Freedom chase down the highest T20 score ever of 267 set by MI New York.[14][15]

International career

In March 2024, Gous was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.[16] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on April 7, 2024, against Canada.[17] He started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.

In January 2026, Gous was named in USA's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "'It's definitely a dream come true' - Gous". OFM.
  2. ↑ "Andries Gous". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ Muthu, Deivarayan (February 14, 2026). "Globetrotter Gous brings franchise firepower to USA". ESPNCricinfo.
  4. ↑ Free State Squad / Players – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "T20 Global League announces final team squads". T20 Global League. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Free State Squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA". Club Cricket. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  11. ↑ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League". Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Smith and Gous outdo Pooran as Freedom pull off world-record chase". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ Bandarupalli, Sampath. "Stats - Centuries and sixes galore as Freedom ace the highest T20 chase". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ "USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know". Emerging Cricket. March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  17. ↑ "1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America". ESPNcricinfo. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  18. ↑ "USA announce squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026". International Cricket Council. January 30, 2026. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
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