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IOL News
7 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Lungi Ngidi highlights importance of Tri-Nations Series in Proteas' 2026 T20 World Cup journey
Proteas quick Lungi Ngidi is enjoying the energy the youngsters has brought into the camp during the T20 Tri-Nations series in Zimbabwe. Image: David Gray / AFP Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi emphasised that the team is using the Tri-Nations Series in Zimbabwe as a stepping-stone to next year's ICC T20 World Cup. The Proteas are preparing for the final of the Tri-Nations series against New Zealand in Harare on Saturday. South Africa have won two out of the four fixtures that they have played in Zimbabwe, beating the hosts twice and losing their other two matches against the Black Caps. Despite the side missing key players such as T20I captain Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton, Ngidi highlighted that the team is using the ongoing Tri-Nations Series as preparation for next year's ICC T20 World Cup in India. The 29-year-old emphasised that South Africa need to fix their errors to beat New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday (1pm start). Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading "We're working towards the T20 World Cup, but one thing that was made clear by the coach is that we take it one series at a time. That's the bigger picture, but there's always a process leading up to that, and that's what we're currently on the verge of," Ngidi told the media on Friday. "(We want to) take it one game at a time and you fix the errors along the way before the big show. But the most important thing that the coach has told us not to look too far ahead and face the challenges that are currently in front of us. "Tomorrow is another one of those challenges, to be able to come out on top against probably a full-strength New Zealand team. We've got a couple of youngsters here. (Winning the series) would be a massive positive for us going forward." Ngidi is the senior player in the current squad and the 29-year-old told the media that he is currently enjoying the energy the youth players have brought into the T20I team. The fast bowler is currently in good form, having put in an impressive performance in last month's World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's. "It's a lot of fun playing with a young group of guys. The energy is really high, and they really want to do well on the back of what we've just recently achieved (in the WTC Final). Everyone's got that feeling that they also would like to achieve something great," said Ngidi. "Their debuts and the opportunities that they get, they're really looking to make their own name. So it has been exciting in that sense. Myself, personally, I think it's just about continuing from where I left off. I think I'm in a good space right now and I'm trying to just keep improving on my numbers in T20 cricket. "It's always an honour and a pleasure to play for South Africa. So, never take that lightly. But I think the most important thing is just to keep perfecting my game and obviously putting your hand up for when those ICC tournaments come around."
News18
16-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Lungi Ngidi Overtakes Dale Steyn, Becomes SA's 3rd Highest Wicket-Taker In T20Is
Last Updated: South Africa's Lungi Ngidi surpasses Dale Steyn to become the third-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in T20Is with 65 wickets in 45 matches. South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi has surpassed the legendary Dale Steyn to become the third-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in T20Is after claiming a wicket in the second match of the Tri-Series against New Zealand on Wednesday. Ngidi surpassed Steyn by dismissing New Zealand opener Tim Seifert, who was looking in good form before miscuing a pitch in the third over. Ngidi's slower cutter deceived Seifert, resulting in a catch by Senuran Muthusamy. Ngidi now has 65 wickets in T20 internationals, achieving this milestone in 45 matches, two fewer than Steyn who accomplished it in 47 matches. Leading the list is left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi with 89 wickets from 70 matches, followed by Kagiso Rabada with 71 wickets in 65 games. Bowler Matches Wickets Tabraiz Shamsi 70 89 Kagiso Rabada 65 71 Lungi Ngidi 45 65 Dale Steyn 47 65 Imran Tahir 35 61 What Happened In South Africa Vs New Zealand? In the match, South Africa won the toss and elected to field. New Zealand lost two wickets in the powerplay, with Seifert dismissed for 22 runs off 16 deliveries and his opening partner Devon Conway following shortly after. A half-century from Tim Robinson and a significant innings from Bevon Jacobs helped New Zealand reach 173-5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a crucial partnership between Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs. In response, South Africa struggled with the bat. Chasing 174 for victory, South Africa began brightly through Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who played a lively cameo of 27. However, his dismissal triggered a collapse, with the Proteas slipping to 62/5 by the ninth over. Dewald Brevis and George Linde both contributed brisk 30s to revive hopes, but their untimely dismissals stalled the momentum. Gerald Coetzee fought valiantly towards the end, but the target proved too steep. South Africa were eventually bowled out for 152 with 10 balls remaining, giving New Zealand a confident start to the series. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy spearheaded the bowling attack with three wickets each, while Ish Sodhi contributed with two, and James Neesham added one. Mitchell Santner showcased a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Rassie van der Dussen. Despite solid spells from Kwena Maphaka and Senuran Muthusamy, South Africa could not avoid their first loss of the tournament. They now have one win and one defeat, while New Zealand start strong with a victory. New Zealand had kicked off their Tri-Series campaign with a composed and clinical performance, securing a 21-run victory over South Africa. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 20:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
CNA
02-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Maharaj sidelined, Mulder to lead South Africa against Zimbabwe
South Africa will be further depleted for the second test against Zimbabwe starting in Bulawayo on Sunday after stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj was ruled out with a left groin strain. South Africa won the first test at the same venue by 328 runs on Tuesday, fielding only four of the players who helped them to victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's last month. That will be down to three with Senuran Muthusamy to replace Maharaj. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder will skipper the side as they search for a 2-0 series win. Seamer Lungi Ngidi, who played in the WTC final, missed the first test and was expected to join the team in Zimbabwe ahead of the second match but Cricket South Africa has cancelled that plan.
News24
28-06-2025
- Sport
- News24
First Test, day one: Zimbabwe v Proteas
Welcome to News24's coverage of the first Test between the Proteas and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The Proteas are in red-ball action for the first time since winning the World Test Championship at Lord's earlier this month as they resume Test ties with African neighbours Zimbabwe. Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has selected an exciting team with a decided feel of 'I want to see something' about it. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis and Codi Yusuf make their Test debuts, with the heavier artillery in regular skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen among those absent for this outing due to either injury (Bavuma has a hamstring injury) or rest and recuperation. Seamer Lungi Ngidi will be available for the second Test. Long-time servant of Proteas cricket, Keshav Maharaj, makes his Test captaincy debut.
The Herald
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Siya Kolisi hails Temba Bavuma's courage in the face of criticism
While the clichés about Bavuma being small in stature but having a huge heart, or dynamite in a small package, are apt on this occasion, the Springbok captain also had praise for a superb Proteas team effort to tame the heavily-favoured Australians. 'It was a proper team effort. Lungi Ngidi's first innings with the ball wasn't good. He struggled, but look at the way he fought back in that second innings, while KG Rabada was as reliable as ever and top-class. 'Wiaan Mulder also stood up. Aiden Markram scoring that hundred after his duck in the first innings was also amazing .' Bok coach Erasmus described the cricket team as a source of pride. 'The Proteas inspire us. We share the same environment, we face the same pressures. Them maybe more than us. [Recently] they were a bit like [we were] in 2018. We see our excitement for each other. They have helped us in our hearts,' he said. 'They did flipping well to fight like that. That's what South Africans want to see, that we never give up, even though I think it must get quite lonely out there in the middle.' SportsBoom
