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Logan van Beek

Logan van Beek is a cricketer who plays internationally for the Netherlands and domestically for Wellington in New Zealand. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler who can play in various formats of the game. He has also played for Canterbury, Derbyshire, Worcestershire, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and Southern Brave in different leagues. He is known for his batting skills, bowling variations, and leadership qualities.

Early Life and Family

Logan van Beek was born on September 7, 1990, in Christchurch, New Zealand. He grew up in a cricket-loving family and started playing the game at the age of seven. His father, Adriaan van Meekeren, is a former cricketer who played for VRA Amsterdam and coached the Netherlands Under-15 team. His mother, Marianne van Meekeren, is a teacher and a cricket enthusiast. He has a younger sister, Anna van Meekeren, who is also a cricketer and plays for the Netherlands women's team.

Personal Life

Logan van Beek is unmarried and lives in Wellington, New Zealand. He is fluent in Dutch, English, and Afrikaans. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. He is also a qualified cricket coach and has worked as a player-coach at Kampong Cricket Club in Utrecht. He enjoys travelling, cycling, and playing golf in his spare time.

Early Cricket Career

Logan van Beek started playing cricket at VRA Amsterdam, where his father was his coach and mentor. He represented the Netherlands at various age-group levels and was part of the squad that played in the 2010 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.ece He made his first-class debut for Canterbury against Central Districts in the 2009–10 Plunket Shield and took four wickets in the match. He also made his List A debut for Canterbury against Auckland in the 2009–10 Ford Trophy and took two wickets.

International Debut

Logan van Beek made his One Day International (ODI) debut for the Netherlands against Scotland at Rotterdam on May 19, 2021. He bowled six overs and took one wicket as the Netherlands won by six wickets. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for the Netherlands against UAE at Sylhet on March 17, 2014. He bowled four overs and took two wickets as the Netherlands won by six wickets.

He was part of the Netherlands squad that played in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. He had a memorable tournament as he took four wickets for 17 runs against Ireland at Sylhet, which remain his best figures in T20I cricket. He also took three wickets against Zimbabwe at Sylhet. He finished as the joint third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with seven wickets at an average of 13.14.

ODI Career

Logan van Beek has played 25 ODIs for the Netherlands until October 2023, scoring 337 runs at an average of 21.06 and a strike rate of 82.02. He has not hit any fifty with a highest score of 32. He has also bowled 1,288 balls and taken 34 wickets at an average of 33.41 and an economy rate of 5.28. His best bowling figures are 4/24.

T20I Career

Logan van Beek has played 23 T20Is for the Netherlands until November 2022, scoring 58 runs at an average of 7.25 and a strike rate of 76.31. He has not hit any fifty with a highest score of 19 not out. He has also bowled 376 balls and taken 21 wickets at an average of 23.42 and an economy rate of 7.85. His best bowling figures are 4/27.

Test Career

Logan van Beek has not played any Test matches for the Netherlands as they do not have Test status.

Records and Achievements

  • He is the first person to score 30 runs in a Super Over in a Twenty20 cricket match, doing so for the Netherlands against the West Indies at the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
  • He is the joint third-highest wicket-taker of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 with seven wickets at an average of 13.14.
  • He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for the Netherlands in ODIs with 34 wickets.

Awards and Honors

  • He was named the player of the match once in T20Is, for his spell of 4/17 against Ireland at Sylhet on March 21, 2014.
  • He was named in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Month for March 2014 for taking seven wickets at an average of 13.14 in four matches.
  • He was named Domestic Players' Player of the Season at Cricket Wellington's annual awards in May 2018.

Captaincy Stints

Logan van Beek has not captained the Netherlands in any international matches.

Controversies

Logan van Beek has not been involved in any major controversies in his cricket career.

Conclusion

Logan van Beek is a cricketer who plays internationally for the Netherlands and domestically for Wellington in New Zealand. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler who can play in various formats of the game. He has also played for Canterbury, Derbyshire, Worcestershire, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and Southern Brave in different leagues. He is known for his batting skills, bowling variations, and leadership qualities. He has achieved several records and accolades for his performances and is one of the most promising players for the Netherlands.

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