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The South African pacer, Lungi Ngidi, is a product of the age-group system and represented Kwa-Zulu Natal before playing for his country’s U19 team in 2014. As the teenager graduated to serious domestic cricket, he earned the tag of a T20 prospect early, becoming the joint-second-highest wicket-taker in the Africa Cup the following season. In 2015-16, Ngidi played for the Titans, when his lethal and wicket-taking bowling took them to the final of the Africa T20 Cup and later home. As his domestic career took off, Ngidi began making giant strides. Hence, the national selectors identified the budding talent and awarded Ngidi his international cap in 2017. The South African now has quality international and IPL experience under his belt. The Proteas team management would hope Ngidi to convert his potential into performances and help South Africa in future tournaments. Lungi Ngidi T20I Career Lungi Ngidi made his T20I debut for South Africa on January 20, 2017, against Sri Lanka at Centurion, immediately impressing one and all with dream figures of 2/12 in 2 overs, earning the Player of the Match award. After some decent performances, Ngidi was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and has been a part of the South African teams for the 2022, 2024 and 2026 editions. Lungi Ngidi Test Career The KwaZulu-Natal pacer, Lungi Ngidi, was included in the playing XI for the Centurion Test as injured Dale Steyn’s replacement. Ngidi made a sensational Test debut for South Africa against India on January 13, 2018, at Centurion, taking match figures of 7/87, including a pivotal 6/39 in the second innings. Fast-forward to June 2025, Ngidi was a part of South Africa’s maiden appearance in the World Test Championship final against Australia. Ngidi, despite going wicketless in Australia’s first innings, contributed significantly to South Africa’s eventual WTC 2023-25 triumph with his bowling in the latter half, picking 3 for 38. Lungi Ngi
