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Codi Yusuf

Codi Ethan Yusuf (born April 10, 1998) is a South African right-arm medium-pace bowling all-rounder, known for representing teams like the Pretoria Capitals, Lions, Durham, and South Africa; he's a prolific domestic wicket-taker, earning awards like the Lions Player of the Season and achieving national recognition, though his ODI debut was challenging. 

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Full Name
Codi Ethan Yusuf
Born
10 April 1998
Place Of Birth
Knysna
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
England Lions vs South Africa A · 2nd Unofficial Test First Class May 29, 2026 21 30 5 0 70.00
Essex vs Hampshire · Match 21 First Class May 8, 2026 0 7 0 0 0.00
Hampshire vs Glamorgan · Match 18 First Class May 1, 2026 33 110 5 0 30.00
Hampshire vs Somerset · 1st Match First Class April 17, 2026 20 58 1 0 34.48
Yorkshire vs Hampshire · Match 8 First Class April 10, 2026 8 18 1 0 44.44
Hampshire vs Essex · Match 2 First Class April 3, 2026 14 30 2 0 46.67

Major Teams Represented

  • International: South Africa
  • Domestic (South Africa): Lions (Imperial Lions), Gauteng, Mpumalanga, South Africa A, South Africa Emerging
  • Domestic (International): Durham (UK)
  • Franchise: Pretoria Capitals (SA20), Paarl Royals (SA20) 

International Debuts

  • Test Debut: June 28, 2025, vs. Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
  • ODI Debut: September 7, 2025, vs. England at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. 

Records & Achievements

  • Domestic Success: A highly successful First-Class bowler with 100+ wickets, including multiple 4-wicket and 5-wicket hauls for Gauteng and the Lions.
  • Awards: Won DP World Lions Player of the Season and McDonald's Fans' Player of the Season in May 2025.
  • Player Reputation: Described as a quick, skiddy bowler with away shape, earning praise from Dale Steyn. 

Career Highlights

  • County Cricket: Signed with Durham for the 2025 County Championship, a significant milestone in his career.
  • SA20: Played for Paarl Royals in the inaugural seasons.
  • Pretoria Capitals: Set to play for the franchise in the 2025/26 season.