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Lungi Ngidi Full Biography, Bowling, Records, Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family, & More

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February 24, 2022

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Lungi Ngidi Full Biography

The Durban-born tall 6’5″ aggressive fast bowler named Lungi Ngidi is the Pillar of the South African fast Bowling side alongside Kagiso

Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Lungi used to be a rugby player before pursuing his career in cricket. Apart from sports, he is a well-educated guy who has done a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology at the University of Pretoria. He made his First-Class debut in 2016 for the Northerns cricket team. His consistency with the line and length and height factor attracted CSA and other cricket Pundits and that’s the reason He was named as one of eight players to watch by the ICC ahead of the IPL 2019.

Lungi was first drafted into the South African side to face Sri Lanka during the home series in 2017. He made his Test and ODI debut against India in 2018 in the home series. He claimed 7 wickets against India in his test debut. Lungi holds the record for the fastest South African to get 50 ODI wickets and

he achieved this feat in 26 games. In franchise cricket, he has represented CSK in IPL.

Lungi Ngidi Basic Information

Name: Lungisani Ngidi
Nickname: Lungi
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast

Lungi Ngidi Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 6’5″
Weight (approx.): 84 KG
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black

Personal Life of Lungi Ngidi

Date of Birth: 9 March 1996
Age: 25 years
Birth Place: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Zodiac sign: Aries
Nationality: South African
School: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, Highbury Preparatory School
College: Hilton College School, University of Pretoria
Educational Qualifications: Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology
Net Worth: $1 Million – $8Million

Lungi Ngidi Family & Religion

Father: Jerome Ngidi
Mother: Bongi Ngidi

Brother: N/A
Sister: N/A
Coach/Mentor: Neil Johnson
Religion: Christianity
Address: Durban, South Africa

Cricket Career Of Lungi Ngidi

Test: South Africa vs India at Centurion – January 13 – 17, 2018
ODI: South Africa vs India at Cape Town – February 07, 2018
T20: South Africa vs Sri Lanka at Centurion – January 20, 2017
Jersey Number: 22
Domestic/State Teams: South Africa, South Africa U19, Titans, South Africa A, Benoni Zalmi, Chennai Super Kings, Tshwane Spartans, World XI, Welsh Fire, Delhi Capitals
Nature on the field: Calm.

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
Test	13	25	1948	971	47	6/39	8/102	20.65	2.99	41.4	1	3
ODI	38	37	1794	1682	62	6/58	6/58	27.12	5.62	28.9	2	1
T20I	28	28	552	792	47	5/39	5/39	16.85	8.60	11.7	1	1
FC	26	47	3563	1858	85	6/37	9/82	21.85	3.12	41.9	2	6
List A	65	63	2970	2711	96	6/58	6/58	28.23	5.47	30.9	3	2
T20	90	88	1742	2293	128	5/39	5/39	17.91	7.89	13.6	3	1

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	4s	6s	Ct
Test	13	20	8	52	14*	4.33	143	36.36	9	0	6
ODI	38	13	8	62	19*	12.40	98	63.26	4	4	8
T20I	28	7	2	12	4	2.40	29	41.37	0	0	5
FC	26	34	15	105	15	5.52	282	37.23	14	1	11
List A	65	24	15	108	19*	12.00	159	67.92	9	4	13
T20	90	11	5	19	4	3.16	38	50.00	0	0	19

Source: Cricbuzz

Highlighted Records of Lungi Ngidi

He was named one of the five Cricketers of the Year during the South African Cricket Annual Awards in 2018.
Ngidi was named both ODI and T20I cricketer of the year in 2020 which was held by CSA.
Lungi holds the record for the fastest South African to get 50 ODI wickets and he achieved this feat in 26 games.
He was bought by the Delhi Capitals for the 2022 Indian Premier League IPL.

Lungi Ngidi Preferences & Hobbies

Hobbies: Playing Cricket, Swimming, Playing rugby, Watching football

Favorite Cricketers: AB de Villiers
Favorite Sportspersons: Eden Hazard
Favorite Food: BBQ
Favorite Color: Green

Lungi Ngidi Relationship Status

Marital Status: un-Married
Wife: N/A
Marriage Date: N/A
Children: N/A

Lungi Ngidi Awards and Recognitions

He was named one of the five Cricketers of the Year during the South African Cricket Annual Awards in 2018.

Ngidi was named both ODI and T20I cricketer of the year in 2020 which was held by CSA.

Controversies did by (Lungi Ngidi)

The All Out Cricket Post Interview Of Lungi Ngidi

Lesser-Known Facts

He supports the BLM movement and encouraged others to do so.

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