Lungisani True-man “Lungi” Ngidi is a formidable South African fast bowler, born on March 29, 1996, in Durban. Standing at 6 ft 4 in, his right-arm fast-medium pace has made him a vital asset for the Proteas across all formats. Ngidi burst onto the international scene with a spectacular Test debut in 2018, taking 6/39 against India, and has since continued to impress, becoming the fastest South African to reach 50 ODI wickets. His career highlights also include five-wicket hauls in all three international formats and significant contributions to Chennai Super Kings’ IPL title victory in 2018, showcasing his talent and impact on the global cricket stage.
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Lungi Ngidi
Right-Arm Fast Bowler | South Africa National Team
Personal Information
International Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings Batted | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s/50s (Bat) | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy | 5 Wickets in Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 30 | 97 | 19 | 4.85 | 0/0 | 55 | 6/39 | 23.15 | 3.12 | 3 |
| ODI | 67 | 27 | 124 | 20 | 11.27 | 0/0 | 103 | 6/58 | 29.30 | 5.81 | 1 |
| T20I | 43 | 13 | 41 | 13 | 8.20 | 0/0 | 63 | 5/39 | 20.94 | 9.23 | 1 |
Domestic & T20 League Career Statistics
| Format/League | Matches | Runs Scored | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 33 | 150 | 5.55 | 94 | 6/37 | 23.92 |
| List A | 94 | 170 | 11.33 | 137 | 6/58 | 29.54 |
| Overall Domestic T20s | 141 | 80 | 6.67 | 183 | 5/39 | 21.16 |
| Indian Premier League (IPL) | 14 | 25 | 17.92 | 25 | 4/10 | 17.92 |
| SA20 (Paarl Royals) | Specific appearances not detailed in sources for overall SA20. | |||||
| Mzansi Super League (Tshwane Spartans) | Played in the inaugural edition (2018) and 2019 season. | |||||
| Major League Cricket (San Francisco Unicorns) | Played in the inaugural season (2023). | |||||
Notable Domestic Teams
- Northerns
- Titans
- Chennai Super Kings (IPL)
- Delhi Capitals (IPL)
- Paarl Royals (SA20)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL) – From 2025
- Tshwane Spartans (Mzansi Super League)
- San Francisco Unicorns (Major League Cricket)
Honours & Career Highlights
- **South African Cricket Annual Awards:** Named one of the five Cricketers of the Year in 2018.
- **Cricket South Africa (CSA) ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year:** 2020.
- **Test Debut Success:** Took 6/39 in the second innings of his Test debut against India in 2018, contributing to a significant victory.
- **Fastest South African to 50 ODI Wickets:** Achieved in 26 matches (March 2020).
- **Five-wicket hauls in all three formats of international cricket:** Test, ODI, and T20I.
- **Man of the Match on T20I Debut:** Against Sri Lanka in 2017.
- **Key bowler for Chennai Super Kings (IPL):** Contributed to their title win in 2018.
- **Part of South Africa’s squad for ICC World Cups:** Including the 2019 ODI World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup, 2022 T20 World Cup, and 2023 ODI World Cup.
- **Part of South Africa’s squad that reached the semifinals of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.**
