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Lungisani Ngidi (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth29 March 1996

Age22 (as in 2018)

BirthplaceDurban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa

ProfessionCricketer (Right‑arm fast bowler)

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Jerome Ngidi (maintenance department employee)

Lungisani Ngidi (Cricketer) Biography

Lungisani True-man Ngidi is a South African right-arm fast bowler known for a breakthrough Test debut against India in 2018. Rising through provincial age‑

Early life and background

Lungisani True-man Ngidi was born on 29 March 1996 in Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa. He grew up in Durban and attended Hilton College before moving on to the University of Pretoria, where he pursued a degree in sociology. Ngidi comes from a modest family; his father, Jerome Ngidi, worked in the maintenance department at Kloof Junior School.

As a child he played a variety of sports and originally hoped to pursue rugby. Recurrent injuries during his school years prompted him to shift his focus to cricket. He began representing KwaZulu‑Natal in provincial age‑group cricket from around age 13 and progressed through the youth system.

Career

Ngidi is a right‑arm fast bowler who made his first‑class debut for Northerns in 2016. He also represents domestic teams including Northerns and Titans and wears the number 22 jersey for South Africa and in domestic competition.

He made his Twenty20 international debut on 20 January 2017 against Sri Lanka at Centurion. An anticipated ODI debut in early 2017 was delayed after he suffered an injury on the eve of the series and was ruled out. Ngidi’s Test debut came on 13 January 2018 against India at Centurion and marked a major turning point in his career: he took six wickets for 39 runs on debut and became the 23rd South African bowler to take a five‑wicket haul in his first Test.

Ngidi’s performances at the domestic level and in age‑group tournaments helped accelerate his rise. In particular, his showing in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup earned him recognition as the tournament’s player of the year and helped propel him into national contention.

Playing style and physical profile

Nicknamed the “Gentle Giant,” Ngidi is a tall fast bowler, listed at approximately 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) and around 95 kg (209 lbs). His physical measurements contribute to a high‑bounce, pace‑oriented bowling style. He has black hair and black eyes.

Public profile

Off the field, Ngidi has been noted for his interest in fashion and is often described as a style‑conscious player. His sporting preferences include swimming and rugby, and he enjoys watching football. Among cricketers he cites as favourites are AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle with bowlers such as Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel and Tino Best also admired. In football he follows players like Eden Hazard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and counts Atlético Madrid among his preferred clubs. His other cultural interests include films and television shows such as The Big Bang Theory and a range of musical artists.

Personal life

Ngidi is South African by nationality and was raised in a Christian household. As of the most recent information in this profile he is unmarried. Details about his mother and siblings are not publicly specified in the available material.

Latest updates

After making his domestic first‑class debut in 2016 and earning a standout billing in that year’s Africa T20 Cup, Ngidi’s breakthrough at international level arrived with his Test debut in January 2018. That performance — a six‑wicket haul at Centurion — stands as a defining moment and a highlight early in his international career.

Ngidi continues to be associated with Northerns and the Titans domestically and remains a prominent young fast bowler in South Africa’s cricketing setup.

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Recent Work

Test debut vs India

Made Test debut on 13 January 2018 at Centurion and took 6/39, becoming the 23rd South African to take a five‑wicket haul on Test debut.

2018
Africa T20 Cup player of the year

Named Africa T20 Cup player of the year following strong performances in the 2016 tournament.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Named Africa T20 Cup player of the year in 2016
  2. Made T20 international debut for South Africa on 20 January 2017
  3. Took 6/39 on Test debut against India on 13 January 2018, a five‑wicket haul on debut
  4. Plays domestically for Northerns and Titans; wears jersey number 22
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