Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Durban, South Africa |
Latest News about Lungi Ngidi
01/01/2026
Lungi Ngidi was secured by Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 IPL season for INR 2 Crore after a brief stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025. The Durban-born fast bowler, known for his imposing height and ability to swing the new ball, previously helped Chennai Super Kings win the 2018 IPL title with 11 wickets in seven games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Description | Highly decorated South African professional cricketer and activist for racial equality within the sport and beyond. Known for his role as a fast bowler for the South Africa national cricket team and various domestic teams. |
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| Full Name | Lungisani True-man Ngidi |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
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| Bowling Style | Right Arm Fast |
| Bowling Speed | Around 140 kmph |
| Height | Tall |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| University | University of Pretoria |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Industrial Sociology |
Personal Life
| Family Background | Raised in a cricket-loving family with early passion for the game instilled by his father |
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Career
| National Debut | 2017 |
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| International Teams | South Africa national cricket team |
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| Key Achievements |
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| Playing Role | Bowler |
| Specialties | Fast bowling with ability to swing the ball both ways, generate steep bounce, and extract movement off the pitch |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lungingidi/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named as reserve player in South Africa's squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup | |
| 2. Activist for racial equality within cricket and beyond |