Hampshire Hawks have announced the signing of South African fast-bowler Ottniel Baartman for their final six Vitality Blast group matches.
The 31-year-old will also be available for the knockout stages in September, should the Hawks advance.
I'm really looking forward to joining up with Hampshire Hawks for my first experience of county cricket, it's great to link back up with Adi Birrell and Liam Dawson who I know well from the SA20. I've heard great things about the atmosphere at Utilita Bowl and I can't wait to get playing in front of the Hawks fans this summer.
Ottniel Baartman
Baartman is a right arm medium-fast bowler who has starred for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in their victorious SA20 campaigns in 2023 & 2024.
He was the competition’s second leading wicket taker in 2024, taking 18 wickets with an exceptional economy of 6.95 runs per over.
Baartman has featured in 70 T20s in his career taking 98 wickets with best figures of 5-14, and a remarkable average of just 17.
Furthermore, he was selected in South Africa’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, ahead of established international names such as Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger.
It’s a great boost to the squad that Ottniel is available and keen to join us after the World Cup. He fits the role perfectly and comes off the back of an outstanding domestic summer in South Africa.
Giles White, Hampshire Director of Cricket
Baartman’s first assignment will be a trip to Radlett to take on Middlesex on Saturday 6 July, before featuring in el clasicoast against Sussex Sharks at Hove, with a home debut at Utilita Bowl on Friday 12 July against Gloucestershire.
He will join up with Australian wicket keeper-batter Ben McDermott, who re-signed for the Hawks for a third year.
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