Nandre Burger

Nandre Burger is a fiery South African left-arm speedster who has been retained by the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 season. After an impressive 2024 debut where he claimed 7 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 20.71, Burger has firmly established himself as a critical component of the Royals' pace battery. Known for his 'skiddy' pace and ability to swing the ball late at speeds exceeding 145 km/h, he provides a lethal left-arm variety that complements the right-arm aggression of teammates like Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma.

Burger enters the 2026 season having navigated a challenging recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during South Africa’s ODI series against India in late 2025. He proved his fitness with a strong showing in the 2026 SA20, where he represented the Joburg Super Kings. His return to form was punctuated by a match-winning spell of 2/23 against MI Cape Town, where he dismissed top-tier batters like Nicholas Pooran. More recently, in March 2026, he delivered a clinical 4/30 in South Africa's domestic One-Day Cup, earning Player of the Match honors. Despite narrowly missing out on the 2026 T20 World Cup squad due to injury timing, his current rhythm and high-velocity 'impact' bowling make him a vital overseas asset for RR as they look to dominate the powerplay at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.