23 Lungisani Ngidi

A towering right-arm fast bowler who combines express pace with lethal variations, Lungi Ngidi (born March 29, 1996) is a vital asset in South Africa’s elite pace battery. Known for his dream debuts across formats and his ability to strike in clusters, Ngidi has established himself as a world-class performer in both international and franchise cricket.

As of January 20, 2026, Ngidi is in sensational form. He recently made history by claiming the first-ever hat-trick in SA20 history (January 7, 2026) while playing for the Pretoria Capitals. Following a stint with RCB in 2025, Ngidi has returned to the Delhi Capitals (DC) for the IPL 2026 season, secured for ₹2 Crore in the latest auction.

Lungi Ngidi: Player Profile & 2026 Career Highlights

The Historic SA20 Hat-Trick

Just days ago, Lungi Ngidi etched his name into the record books during the SA20 2025/26 season. Representing the Pretoria Capitals against Durban’s Super Giants, he dismantled the opposition in the 18th over, dismissing David Wiese, Sunil Narine, and Gerald Coetzee in consecutive deliveries. This historic hat-trick not only secured a crucial win but signaled his readiness for the upcoming IPL season.

IPL 2026: Returning to the Capitals

After a title-winning season with CSK (2018) and a stint with RCB (2025), Ngidi’s return to Delhi Capitals for 2026 is a major tactical move for the franchise. Under the leadership of Axar Patel and coach Hemang Badani, Ngidi is expected to share the new ball with Mitchell Starc, creating a formidable “Twin-Tower” pace attack of left-arm and right-arm speed.

World Test Champion (2025)

Ngidi was a cornerstone of the South African squad that won the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. His ability to extract bounce and movement on various surfaces was instrumental in the Proteas’ journey to the title in June 2025, further cementing his reputation as a big-match player.

Lungi Ngidi: IPL Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.

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