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Andile Phehlukwayo (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 March 1996

BirthplaceMargate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

ProfessionCricketer (Right-arm fast-medium bowler)

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Thando Phehlukwayo; Mother - employed as a domestic worker

Andile Phehlukwayo (Cricketer) Biography

Right-arm fast-medium bowler Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo rose from KwaZulu-Natal youth cricket to South Africa’s international sides after a standout domestic

Early life and background
Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo was born on 3 March 1996 in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal. He grew up in the same town and attended Glenwood High School in Durban, where he first developed as a sportsperson. Introduced to cricket through a family connection at a young age, he initially received a hockey scholarship at Glenwood before choosing to focus on cricket as a career path.

Physical profile
Phehlukwayo is listed at about 1.75 meters (5'9") in height and roughly 75 kilograms (165 lbs) in weight. His listed body measurements include a 42-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career
Phehlukwayo emerged through youth pathways and represented South Africa at age-group level, including selection for the South Africa Under-19 World Cup squad in 2014, where he featured in one match. The same year he began appearing for the Dolphins in T20 competition, and his performances during the 2015–2016 domestic T20 season – where he was the Dolphins’ leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets – marked a turning point that propelled him toward higher honours.

He made his One-Day International debut for South Africa on 25 September 2016 against Ireland at Benoni. Less than a year later he debuted in Twenty20 Internationals on 20 January 2017 against Sri Lanka at Centurion. His Test debut came on 28 September 2017 versus Bangladesh at Potchefstroom. Phehlukwayo wears the number 3 jersey for South Africa and domestically.

During his early international career he played in notable series, including the 2016 ODI tour of Australia where he took the most wickets for South Africa in that series as the team recorded a 5–0 sweep. He also earned Test opportunities after only a limited number of first-class appearances, reflecting rapid progression from domestic cricket to the national side. His domestic teams include the Dolphins and KwaZulu-Natal.

Playing style and interests
Primarily a right-arm fast-medium bowler, Phehlukwayo contributes with the ball and is regarded as a developing all-round contributor in limited-overs formats. Off the field, he lists table tennis among his hobbies and has named Chris Gayle as a favourite cricketer. He adopted a vegetarian diet in 2013.

Public profile
Phehlukwayo is South African by nationality and practices Christianity. His family includes his father, Thando Phehlukwayo; his mother worked as a domestic worker. He is unmarried. Media and match records commonly refer to him by the nickname Andy.

Latest updates
After his domestic breakthrough in 2015–2016 and rapid elevation to the national team, Phehlukwayo has continued representing South Africa in ODIs, T20Is and Tests since his debuts in 2016 and 2017. He remains associated with the Dolphins and KwaZulu-Natal in domestic cricket.
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Recent Work

International debut — ODI

Debuted for South Africa in One-Day Internationals on 25 September 2016 against Ireland at Benoni.

2016
T20I debut

Made his Twenty20 International debut on 20 January 2017 against Sri Lanka at Centurion.

2017
Test debut

Earned his Test debut on 28 September 2017 against Bangladesh at Potchefstroom.

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Leading wicket-taker for the Dolphins in the 2015–2016 T20 season with 12 wickets
  2. Selected for South Africa Under-19 World Cup squad (2014)
  3. Part of South Africa squad that completed a 5–0 ODI series win over Australia in 2016, finishing as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in that series
  4. Rapid elevation to Test cricket after a limited number of first-class matches
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andile Phehlukwayo (Cricketer) born?

3 March 1996

What is Andile Phehlukwayo (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (Right-arm fast-medium bowler)

What is Andile Phehlukwayo (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Unmarried