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
Morne Morkel is one of the promising talents from South Africa in the world of Cricket, steadily earning recognition for his abilities.
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.
As he continues to evolve, Morne Morkel remains a key figure for South Africa and is expected to play an even greater role in upcoming seasons.