Andrew Rasemene

Andrew Rasemene is living proof that persistence and belief can revive even the most uncertain of cricketing journeys. A right-arm fast bowler with genuine pace, Rasemene’s career has been shaped as much by resilience as by raw ability.

After making his first-class debut for Northerns between November 2015 and October 2016, where he featured in just six matches, Rasemene slipped out of the provincial spotlight. Four years of obscurity followed, a period that tested his resolve but ultimately strengthened it. His perseverance was rewarded in November 2020 when he returned to the domestic fold with a Franchise debut for the VKB Knights — a moment that marked the true rebirth of his career.

Rasemene wasted no time announcing himself. In his debut match, he removed Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and followed it up with impressive second-innings figures of 3 for 44 from 17 overs, accounting for centurions Josh Richards and Dominic Hendricks, as well as fellow CricX player Wesley Marshall. It was a standout performance from a tear-away quick who had waited years for another opportunity at the highest domestic level.

His white-ball journey had taken a similarly winding path. After debuting for Northerns in the 2016/17 season, Rasemene moved to Free State and played a role in their run to the Africa T20 Cup Final, where they eventually fell to KZN Inland. Despite that success, he did not feature for the province the following season, prompting a move to Limpopo for the 2019/20 CSA Provincial T20 competition. There, he became a key figure, producing best figures of 3 for 32 against North West — performances that played a significant role in earning him a Franchise recall with the Knights.

In 2023/24, Rasemene joined Easterns, where he has since established himself as a consistent performer across formats. In red-ball cricket, he claimed 22 wickets at 30.18 in the 2023/24 season and followed it up with 20 wickets at 31.35 in 2024/25. His impact in T20 cricket has been equally notable, taking 11 wickets at 15.81 in 2024/25 and a further six wickets at 23.83 in 2025/26.

Across his domestic career, Rasemene has accumulated 86 first-class wickets at an average of 27.96, including best figures of 6 for 40. In List A cricket, he has taken 18 wickets, while in T20s he boasts an impressive 42 wickets at an average of 20.45, with a five-wicket haul of 5 for 26 highlighting his ability to be a genuine match-winner. While primarily a bowler, he has also shown useful lower-order batting ability, particularly in club cricket overseas.

Alongside his domestic ambitions, he has developed a strong reputation in English club cricket. His UK journey began in 2016 with Clifton in Division One of the Derbyshire County Cricket League, where he claimed 32 wickets at 24.81 and scored 442 runs at 23.44, underlining his all-round value.

More recently, he has excelled in the West of England Premier League with Knowle across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Across those two campaigns, Rasemene amassed 1,299 runs at an average of 35.11, including three centuries and six fifties, with a highest score of 142. In 2025 alone, he scored 773 runs at 42.94, further reinforcing his growing batting credentials. With the ball, he dominated with 96 wickets at 14.79 including best figures of 6-39.

A proven winner, Rasemene has been part of three CSA Four-Day Championship title-winning squads, lifted the CSA One-Day Cup once, and claimed an Africa Cup title — achievements that reflect both his quality and his contribution within successful team environments.

From years in the wilderness to consistent performances across formats and continents, Andrew Rasemene’s journey is a powerful reminder that perseverance, patience, and hard work can ultimately open doors that once seemed firmly closed.