Morne Morkel
Country: South Africa
Team:
South Africa, Africa XI, Rajasthan Royals, Titans, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Saint Lucia Kings, World XI, Pretoria Mavericks, Surrey, Bengal Tigers, Tshwane Spartans, Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Heat, World Giants, Urbanrisers Hyderabad
Sport: Cricket
Personal Profile
Born: October 06, 1984 (41 years)
Birth Place: Vereeniging, Transvaal
Nickname: Morne Morkel
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Career Information
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T20
Debut: vs West Indies, 2007-09-11, The Wanderers Stadium
Last Match: vs Pakistan, 2017-09-15, Gaddafi Stadium -
TEST
Debut: vs India, 2006-12-26, Kingsmead
Last Match: vs Australia, 2018-03-30, New Wanderers Stadium -
ODI
Debut: vs Asia XI, 2007-06-06, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Last Match: vs India, 2018-02-16, SuperSport Park -
IPL
Debut: vs Mumbai Indians, 2009-04-21, Kingsmead
Last Match: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2016-05-25, Arun Jaitley Stadium -
CL
Debut: vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2012-10-13, SuperSport Park
Last Match: vs Trinidad and Tobago, 2013-09-30, Narendra Modi Stadium
ICC Rankings
| Format | Current Rank | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | 86 |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 117 | 44 | 70 |
| Innings | 104 | 47 | 8 | 23 |
| Runs | 944 | 268 | 22 | 126 |
| Balls | 1858 | 354 | 18 | 90 |
| Highest | 40 | 32 | 8 | 23 |
| Average | 11.65 | 9.24 | 7.33 | 11.45 |
| SR | 50.81 | 75.71 | 122.23 | 140.00 |
| Not Out | 23 | 18 | 5 | 12 |
| Fours | 143 | 24 | 3 | 11 |
| Sixes | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Ducks | 22 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| 50s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 117 | 44 | 70 |
| Innings | 160 | 114 | 44 | 70 |
| Balls | 16498 | 5760 | 952 | 1629 |
| Runs | 8550 | 4761 | 1191 | 2089 |
| Maidens | 606 | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| Wickets | 309 | 188 | 47 | 77 |
| Avg | 27.67 | 25.32 | 25.34 | 27.13 |
| Eco | 3.11 | 4.96 | 7.51 | 7.69 |
| SR | 53.39 | 30.64 | 20.26 | 21.16 |
| BBI | 6/23 | 5/21 | 4/17 | 4/20 |
| BBM | 9/110 | 5/21 | 4/17 | 4/20 |
| 4w | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 5w | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Morne Morkel
Representing South Africa, Morne Morkel has established himself as an impactful figure in modern-day Cricket with his skill and determination.
Morne Morkel has played for teams including South Africa, Africa XI, Rajasthan Royals, Titans, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Saint Lucia Kings, World XI, Pretoria Mavericks, Surrey, Bengal Tigers, Tshwane Spartans, Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Heat, World Giants, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, showcasing adaptability in different match conditions. His ability to remain composed under pressure and deliver impactful performances has strengthened his presence in competitive cricket.
With growing experience and consistent development, Morne Morkel is widely regarded as a player to watch in the coming years.