Nandre Burger IPL stats tell the story of a left-arm quick who had to wait for his chances. The South African fast bowler made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2024, signed as a replacement midway through 2025 without getting a game, and then became a genuine first-choice pacer in 2026. Across 19 IPL matches he has 21 wickets at an average of 27.86, and in 2026 he finished as Rajasthan Royals’ joint second-highest wicket-taker.
Burger arrived in India with a strong reputation. He made his international debut for South Africa in all three formats within the space of a fortnight against India in December 2023, and was named a reserve in South Africa’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Pace, swing and bounce are his tools, and Rajasthan Royals bought him for his base price of Rs 50 lakh ahead of the 2024 season. Three years on, the franchise has retained him at Rs 3.5 crore.
Nandre Burger IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nandre Burger |
| IPL Debut | 2024 (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast-medium |
| Nationality | South African |
| Current IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Matches | 19 |
| IPL Runs | 14 |
| Highest Score | 10* |
| IPL Wickets | 21 |
| Best Bowling | 2/21 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Nandre Burger?
Nandre Burger was born on 11 August 1995 in Krugersdorp, South Africa. A tall left-arm fast bowler who bats left-handed, he worked his way up through South Africa’s domestic system and topped the CSA one-day bowling charts before breaking into international cricket. His Test debut against India in December 2023 produced figures of 3/50 and 4/33, and he earned his first Cricket South Africa national contract in March 2024.
Burger played for the Johannesburg Super Kings in the SA20 and the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket. A recurring back injury has interrupted him at times, including ruling him out of MLC 2026, but when fit he bowls at genuine pace and moves the new ball both ways.
Nandre Burger IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Bought at auction (Rs 50 lakh) |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Replacement signing (did not play) |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained (Rs 3.5 crore) |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Season not started |
Burger has spent his whole IPL career with Rajasthan Royals. They signed him at the 2024 auction, brought him back as an injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma during the 2025 season, and then retained him for 2026. No team changes, no auctions battles since — just one franchise backing one bowler.
Nandre Burger IPL 2024 Stats
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 17.0 | 145 | 7 | 20.71 | 8.53 | 2/29 |
His debut season was brief but promising. In six appearances Burger took seven wickets at an average of 20.71, sharing the new ball with senior quicks and impressing with his pace and bounce. His last game of the season came against Chennai Super Kings in May 2024. Seven wickets in six games at barely over 20 apiece was enough to mark him as one to keep.
Nandre Burger IPL 2025 Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
The 2025 season brought frustration. Burger was signed as an injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma, who had fractured his finger, and joined Rajasthan Royals for Rs 3.5 crore late in the campaign. But with the Royals already out of playoff contention, he did not get an opportunity to play a single match that season.
Nandre Burger IPL 2026 Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 14 | 31.42 | 10.11 |
Retained at Rs 3.5 crore, Burger finally got a proper run in 2026 and repaid the faith. He played 13 matches and took 14 wickets, finishing as the joint second-highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals behind Jofra Archer. His figures included 2/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 2/43 against Mumbai Indians. The economy rate of 10.11 shows he went for runs in a high-scoring season, but he kept taking wickets — exactly what an overseas quick is picked to do.
Nandre Burger IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. Burger’s 2027 team and price will be confirmed through the official retention announcements and the IPL auction process, and this page will be updated when they are.
Nandre Burger IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of October 2026, neither Burger’s IPL 2027 team nor his price has been officially confirmed. He was retained by Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season at Rs 3.5 crore, and some prediction outlets list him as a likely retention for 2027 — but that is speculation, not an official announcement. What is confirmed is his history: bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 50 lakh in the 2024 auction, signed as a replacement for Rs 3.5 crore in 2025, and retained at Rs 3.5 crore for 2026.
Nandre Burger IPL Career Batting Stats
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 3 | 14 | 10* | 14.00 | 155.56 | 0 | 0 |
Burger is a specialist bowler who bats at the tail. He has faced very few balls in the IPL, with a highest score of 10 not out. Batting is not part of his job description.
Nandre Burger IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 18 | 21 | 2/21 | 27.86 | 9.67 | 17.29 | 0 | 0 |
Nandre Burger IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RR | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8.53 |
| 2025 | RR | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 | RR | 13 | 3 | 14 | 10* | 14.00 | 155.56 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10.11 |
Nandre Burger IPL Highest Score
Burger’s highest IPL score is 10 not out, made for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in 2026. As a tail-end bowler he rarely bats, and his batting numbers carry little weight in how his career is judged.
Nandre Burger IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Burger has taken 21 IPL wickets in 19 matches at an average of 27.86 and a strike rate of 17.29. His best IPL bowling figures are 2/21. His most productive spell of note came in the 2026 season, when he took 2/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, helping Rajasthan Royals through to the next stage of the playoffs.
Nandre Burger IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 50 lakh | Auction |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 3.5 crore | Replacement (Sandeep Sharma) |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 3.5 crore | Retained |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Not officially confirmed | Season not started |
Nandre Burger IPL Records and Achievements
- Joint second-highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 with 14 wickets in 13 matches.
- Seven wickets in six matches on IPL debut in 2024 at an average of 20.71.
- Part of the Rajasthan Royals squad that reached the IPL 2026 playoffs, taking 2/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.
Nandre Burger’s IPL Performance Analysis
Burger’s IPL career is a study in two halves. The 2024 version was the economical new-ball bowler: 17 overs, seven wickets, economy 8.53. The 2026 version was the senior overseas quick: 13 matches, 14 wickets, but an economy of 10.11 that shows he was attacked by batters throughout the season. The trend line is clear — as his role grew, his strike rate stayed healthy but his economy climbed.
The encouraging part is the wicket column. Fourteen wickets in a full season put him level with the best Indian quicks in the Rajasthan Royals squad, and he formed part of a pace attack that also featured Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande, giving the Royals rare depth in fast bowling. The concern is the economy: at over 10 an over in 2026, he needs to tighten up at the death if he is going to stay in the XI when the squad is fully fit. The lost 2025 season also reminds how fragile an overseas pacer’s IPL career can be — one injury-free campaign changed his standing completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Nandre Burger’s IPL stats?
Nandre Burger has played 19 IPL matches and taken 21 wickets at an average of 27.86, with best bowling figures of 2/21. He has played all his IPL cricket for Rajasthan Royals.
Which IPL team does Nandre Burger play for?
Nandre Burger plays for Rajasthan Royals. He joined them in 2024 and was retained for the 2026 season.
What was Nandre Burger’s IPL auction price?
Rajasthan Royals bought Nandre Burger for Rs 50 lakh in the 2024 auction. He joined as an injury replacement for Rs 3.5 crore in 2025 and was retained at Rs 3.5 crore for 2026.
How many wickets did Nandre Burger take in IPL 2026?
Nandre Burger took 14 wickets in 13 matches in IPL 2026, finishing as the joint second-highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals.
Did Nandre Burger play in IPL 2025?
No. Burger was signed as an injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma in IPL 2025 but did not get an opportunity to play a match that season.
What is Nandre Burger’s best IPL bowling figure?
Nandre Burger’s best IPL bowling figures are 2/21.
What is Nandre Burger’s IPL 2027 team and price?
Not officially confirmed. The IPL 2027 season has not started, and Burger’s 2027 team and price will be announced through the official retention and auction process.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed. Sources used include the official Rajasthan Royals website and IPL website, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, CricTracker, and established sports press reporting on the IPL auctions and retentions.
Statistics updated through: 19 October 2026
