Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Latest News about Lungisani Ngidi
10/06/2025
Ngidi delivered a crucial burst in the 2025 World Test Championship final against Australia, taking 3 for 35 on the second day to break Australia's second innings open. His performance helped put selection questions to bed and contributed to South Africa earning a World Test Championship medal.
01/04/2025
Lungisani Ngidi was added to South Africa's squad for the second Test against India in Guwahati during the IND vs SA 2025 series, strengthening their pace attack. His inclusion was a tactical decision by coach Temba Bavuma to utilize Ngidi's pace and ability to generate extra bounce.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lungisani True-man Ngidi |
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| Nickname | Gentle Giant |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 95 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hilton College, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal |
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| College | University of Pretoria, Pretoria |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Playing rugby, Watching football |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Jerome Ngidi (An employee in the maintenance department) |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #22 (South Africa), #22 (Domestic) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team | Northerns, Titans | ||||
| Records | He is the 23rd South African bowler to have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut, against India in 2018. | ||||
| Career Turning Point | His exceptional performance in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup, for which he was named as the Africa T20 Cup player of the year. | ||||
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| Favourite Football Team | Atlético Madrid | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lungingidi/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ngidi's father, Jerome Ngidi, works in the maintenance department at Kloof Junior School. | |
| 2. From a young age, Ngidi exhibited characteristics of brightness, obedience, and discipline. | |
| 3. Initially aspiring to be a rugby player, Ngidi turned to cricket because of injuries during his school years. | |
| 4. He debuted in first-class cricket for the Northerns team in 2016. | |
| 5. In his Test debut against India in early 2018, Ngidi impressed with figures of 6/39. | |
| 6. Known for his stylish attire, Ngidi is often seen dressed in the latest fashion trends. |