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Colin Ingram Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 July 1985

BirthplacePort Elizabeth, South Africa

ProfessionCricketer (Batsman)

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMegan Olivier

FamilyDaughter - Mia Ingram; Father - Clive Ingram; Mother - Merylee Ingram

Colin Ingram Biography

Colin Alexander Ingram is a South African left-handed batsman known for a century on his ODI debut and a long career across domestic leagues worldwide. Heʼ

Early life and background
Colin Alexander Ingram was born on 3 July 1985 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He grew up in Port Elizabeth and attended Woodridge College, where he played school cricket and captained the side for several years. He later took a scholarship to the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, where he continued his development and made his first-class debut for Free State in 2004.

Career
Ingram established himself as a left-handed top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper, also capable of bowling right-arm leg-break. He represented South Africa at youth level, appearing in the 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh, and moved steadily through domestic ranks with teams including Eastern Province, Free State and the Warriors.

He made his international debut for South Africa in October 2010, turning out in both the Twenty20 and one-day formats against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein. In his first One Day International he scored a century, becoming the first South African and just the sixth player overall to record a ton on ODI debut.

Following his international introduction, Ingram spent much of his career in franchise and county cricket around the world. He has been on the rosters of numerous clubs such as Glamorgan, Somerset, Adelaide Strikers, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Karachi Kings, Kabul Zwanan, Trinbago Knight Riders, Joburg Giants and Wayamba United. He signed a three-year contract with Glamorgan under a Kolpak arrangement, which meant he was not available for South African selection during that period.

In domestic T20 competitions he compiled significant runs, including a notable 502 runs in 14 innings during the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast, and he claimed the Royal London One-Day Cup Player of the Year Award at the NatWest PCA Awards in 2017. Ingram joined Adelaide Strikers for the 2017–18 Big Bash League and captained the side in several matches when Travis Head was unavailable; Adelaide won the tournament that season. He later took on captaincy roles for the Strikers in subsequent BBL seasons.

In the Indian Premier League, Delhi Daredevils acquired him at the 2011 auction and later Delhi Capitals bought him at the 2019 auction. He has also been part of the Pakistan Super League with Karachi Kings and featured in the Afghanistan Premier League for Kabul Zwanan.

Public profile
Physically, Ingram is listed at approximately 1.75 m (5'9") tall and around 75 kg (165 lbs), with blue eyes and blond hair. He bats left-handed and wears jersey number 41 when representing South Africa and in the IPL. His nicknames include "Bozie" and "Bulldozer."

Off the field, Ingram enjoys travelling and fishing. He has expressed a fondness for Cardiff as a favorite destination and counts Clive Rice among his favorite cricketers. His entertainment tastes include films such as Anything Goes (1956) and television shows like MasterChef and CSI: Miami, while his musical preferences range from Celine Dion to Jack Johnson.

Personal life
Colin Ingram is married to Megan Olivier; the couple married in 2010 and have a daughter, Mia Ingram. His parents are named Clive and Merylee Ingram. He follows Christianity and is a non-vegetarian.

Latest updates
In domestic and franchise cricket, Ingram remained an active T20 practitioner into the late 2010s, participating in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and the Afghanistan Premier League. In December 2018 he was acquired by Delhi Capitals in the IPL auction for the 2019 season. He has continued to move between leagues and countries, contributing as a top-order left-handed batsman and occasional captain in franchise competitions.

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Recent Work

Adelaide Strikers

Signed for the 2017–18 Big Bash League; captained several matches and was part of the title-winning campaign.

2017-18
Karachi Kings

Played in the Pakistan Super League as a member of Karachi Kings.

2018
Kabul Zwanan

Featured for Kabul Zwanan in the Afghanistan Premier League.

2018
Delhi Capitals

Bought at the IPL auction for the 2019 season.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Scored a century on ODI debut, becoming the first South African to do so and the sixth player overall to achieve that feat.
  2. Signed a three-year Kolpak contract with Glamorgan, making him ineligible for South African selection during that term.
  3. Royal London One-Day Cup Player of the Year at the NatWest PCA Awards (2017).
  4. Scored 502 runs in 14 innings during the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast.
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colin Ingram born?

Colin Ingram was born on 3 July 1985.

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Colin Ingram is known for cricketer (Batsman).

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Colin Ingram's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Colin Ingram married to?

Colin Ingram is publicly listed as married to Megan Olivier.