Lungi Ngidi

Professional Cricketer

South African Durban, South Africa

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Cricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth29/03/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceDurban, South Africa

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Bio/Wiki

DescriptionHighly 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.
Full NameLungisani True-man Ngidi

Physical Stats & More

Batting StyleRight Handed
Bowling StyleRight Arm Fast
Bowling SpeedAround 140 kmph
HeightTall

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Highbury Preparatory School
  • Hilton College
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
DegreeBachelor's degree in Industrial Sociology

Personal Life

Family BackgroundRaised in a cricket-loving family with early passion for the game instilled by his father

Career

National Debut2017
International TeamsSouth Africa national cricket team
Domestic Teams
  • Tshwane Spartans
  • Northerns
  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Dolphins Cubs
  • Port Elizabeth University
  • Titans
  • San Francisco Unicorns (Major League Cricket)
Key Achievements
  • Named one of five Cricketers of the Year at 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards
  • Named ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year in July 2020
  • Member of South African team that won 2025 ICC World Test Championship
  • First five-wicket haul in T20I in July 2022 against England
  • Participated in 2019 Cricket World Cup
Playing RoleBowler
SpecialtiesFast bowling with ability to swing the ball both ways, generate steep bounce, and extract movement off the pitch

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
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