Player profile

Bjorn Fortuin

Bowler

Born: Oct 21, 1994
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm orthodox spin
From: Paarl

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
T20	138	371	10.91	99.73	35*
Test	1	32	32	66.67	32
First-class	2	49	16.33	58.33	32
ODI	22	83	7.55	59.71	28
T20I	32	129	10.75	112.17	32
List A	76	699	17.92	89.85	62*

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
T20	138	133	6.65	489.2	4/15
Test	1	1	3.18	17.0	1/23
First-class	2	6	2.54	36.4	4/30
ODI	22	27	4.98	169.3	4/33
T20I	32	33	7.78	98.4	4/24
List A	76	96	4.57	619.5	5/34
list a	1	0	2.91	11.0	—

Recent performances

T20 match form

6 Sep 2026South Africa vs ZimbabweT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 3/24 (4.0 ov)

4 Sep 2026South Africa vs NamibiaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/28 (3.0 ov)

1 Sep 2026South Africa vs ZimbabweT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 2 (4)
Bowling: 4/24 (3.4 ov)

29 Aug 2026South Africa vs ZimbabweT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/25 (4.0 ov)

28 Aug 2026South Africa vs NamibiaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 0 (2)
Bowling: 2/17 (4.0 ov)

About

Player story

Bjorn Fortuin, a handy allrounder from Paarl in South Africa, made his first-class debut in 2013 and has since carved out a reputation as a reliable contributor with both bat and ball. Although his debut did not go according to plan, Fortuin’s steady improvement over the years has highlighted his resilience and determination. The right-handed batter endured a difficult start to his first-class career, being dismissed for a duck in his debut innings and failing to take a wicket. However, Fortuin responded to those early setbacks by working diligently on his technique, gradually developing into a dependable performer. His breakthrough performance came in October 2017 against the Knights, when the left-arm spinner produced career-best figures of 6 for 78. His impressive spell helped bowl out the opposition and enabled the Lions to secure a commanding first-innings lead of 203 runs. Although the match ultimately ended in a draw, Fortuin finished with seven wickets across the game, underlining his growing impact as a bowler. Fortuin’s consistent performances also earned him a place in the South Africa A squad that toured India in July 2017. His selection was a reward for his all-round abilities, which have continued to make him a valuable asset at the domestic level. From a challenging debut to match-winning spells, Fortuin’s journey reflects his perseverance and commitment to improvement — qualities that have defined his rise in South African cricket.