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Daniel Lategan

Daniel "Dan" Herbert Lategan is a young South African-born cricketer, a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-spin bowler, known for his rise through English county cricket with Worcestershire and his selection for MI Cape Town in the SA20 league as a homegrown talent, with key performances in the 2025 One-Day Cup and a professional contract with Worcestershire signed in 2025. 

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Full Name
Daniel Herbert Lategan
Born
25 May 2006
Place Of Birth
Cape Town, South Africa
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Worcestershire vs Kent · Match 13 First Class April 24, 2026 25 19 6 0 131.58
Middlesex vs Worcestershire · Match 5 First Class April 10, 2026 96 107 16 1 89.72
Derbyshire vs Worcestershire · Match 1 First Class April 3, 2026 138 260 19 0 53.08
Worcestershire vs Sussex · 69th Match First Class September 24, 2025 71 94 9 3 75.53
Hampshire vs Worcestershire · Final List A September 20, 2025 18 13 2 1 138.46
Durham vs Worcestershire · 62th Match First Class September 15, 2025 44 61 9 0 72.13

Matches

Worcestershire Worcestershire
447/10
Result
196/10 & 249/10
WOR won by an inning and 2 runs April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Kent Kent
Middlesex Middlesex
183/10 & 204/10
Result
191/10 & 253/10
WOR won by 57 runs April 10, 2026 3:30 pm
Worcestershire Worcestershire
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Major Teams

  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club (England): Joined the academy at U15, signed a three-year pro contract in July 2025, and debuted for the first team in August 2025.

  • MI Cape Town (SA20): Selected as a "homegrown" player for the 2025-26 season, making his debut in late December 2025.

Key Performances (2025 Season Highlights)

  • Played a key role in Worcestershire reaching the Metro Bank One-Day Cup final.
  • Scored an unbeaten 42 off 39 balls on his List A debut.
  • Hit a career-best 78 in the One-Day Cup to help Worcestershire reach the final.

Records & Awards (early Career)

  • Fast-tracked to professional cricket due to impressive performances.
  • Earned a three-year professional contract with Worcestershire.
  • Recognized as a significant emerging talent with high potential.