Name:

Mokoena, Nqobani

Date of Birth:

05 May 2006

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Durban

Career:

T20: 2026 - current

Teams:

South Africa (Country)

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Nqobani Mokoena is a young South African fast bowler, born on 5 May 2006 in Durban.

A right-arm fast-medium pacer and right-handed lower-order batter, he is known for his pace, bounce, and ability to bowl in high-pressure situations. He has represented South Africa Under-19 and made rapid strides through domestic cricket, marking himself as one of the country’s most promising teenage seamers.

Mokoena plays for the Dolphins domestically and the Paarl Royals in the SA20 league. He made his T20I debut for South Africa in 2026 against New Zealand, following an impressive SA20 season where he took 13 wickets in 10 matches. Known for his effectiveness with both the new ball and at the death, he aims to establish himself as one of the world’s top fast bowlers.

Source: CricketCrowd Staff Reporter