Lungi Ngidi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lungi Ngidi
Occupation	Cricketer
Date Of Birth	Mar 29, 1996(1996-03-29)
Age	28
Birthplace	Durban
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Pisces

Lungi Ngidi Biography

Lungi Ngidi is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on March 29, 1996 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Lungisani Ngidi, a South African cricketer, was born 29 March 1996. He was one of five Cricketers of Year in the 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards.

He was included in South Africa’s Test squad for the second Test against India. On 13 January 2018, he made his Test debut against India. South Africa won the match by 135 runs with 7/87. He also scored 6/39 in the second innings. He was also named in South Africa’s One Day International (ODI), squad for the series against India. On 7 February 2018, he made his ODI debut in the match against India.

In September 2019, he was named in the squad for the Tshwane Spartans team for the 2019 Mzansi Super League tournament.

In March 2018, Cricket South Africa awarded Ngidi a national contract, ahead of the 2018–19 season. In April 2019, he was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. On 4 March 2020, in the second ODI against Australia, Ngidi took his first five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. In the same match, he became the fastest bowler for South Africa, in terms of matches, to take 50 wickets in ODIs, doing so in his 26th game.

He was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings for Rs50 lakhs ($78.650) in January 2018.

Lungi Ngidi Net Worth

Lungi Ngidi is one of the richest Cricketer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lungi Ngidi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was part of the Northerns cricket team squad to the 2015 Africa T20 Cup. He was named the Africa T20 Cup Player of the Year by Cricket South Africa in July 2016. He was selected in Benoni Zalmi’s squad for the inaugural season of the T20 Global League. Cricket South Africa delayed the tournament in October 2017 until November 2018. It was then cancelled.

He was part of South Africa’s Twenty20 International T20I squad in January 2017. On 20 January 2017, he made his T20I debut in South Africa’s series against Sri Lanka and was named man of the match. Ngidi was selected in South Africa’s One Day International (ODI), matches against Sri Lanka during the T20I series. Ngidi was unable to play in the ODI series due to an abdominal injury.

In October 2018, he was named in Tshwane Spartans’ squad for the first edition of the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament. In March 2019, he was named as one of eight players to watch by the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of the 2019 Indian Premier League tournament.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lungi Ngidi height 6 ft 4 in Lungi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lungi Ngidi Dating?

According to our records, Lungi Ngidi is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Lungi Ngidi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Lungi Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Lungi Ngidi celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.

How fast is Lungi Ngidi?

A tall, imposing paceman, Lungi Ngidi can reach speeds in the 140s kph and is as comfortable opening the bowling as he is at the death, making him one of South Africa’s most promising prospects.

Which team is Lungi Ngidi in IPL?

Lungi Ngidi IPL Profile – Delhi Capitals.

What type of bowler is Lungi Ngidi?

Personal information
Born| 29 March 1996 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Right-arm fast
Role| Bowler

Where did Lungi Ngidi go to school?

Education

Is ngidi a fast bowler?

Lungisani Ngidi, together with Kagiso Rabada, is the face of South Africa’s prospective fast-bowling attack. Standing tall at 1.93m, Ngidi is capable of bowling in excess of 140 kph , seaming it either way, and can keep the batsmen honest on the back foot with mean short-pitched deliveries.