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Lutho Sipamla

Lutho Sipamla is a South African right-arm fast-medium bowler known for playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the national team, representing South Africa in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with a career highlight being a top wicket-taker in the Mzansi Super League and debut for South Africa in 2019, showcasing speed, bounce, and tactical awareness across formats. 

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Full Name
Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla
Born
12 May 1998
Place Of Birth
Port Elizabeth
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Fast-Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
New Zealand vs South Africa · 3rdT20I T20I March 20, 2026 4 5 0 0 80.00
Warriors vs Lions · 23rd Match First Class February 1, 2026 24 51 5 0 47.06
India vs South Africa · 1st T20I T20I December 9, 2025 2 5 0 0 40.00
India A vs South Africa A · 2nd unofficial ODI List A November 16, 2025 0 2 0 0 0.00
India A vs South Africa A · 1st unofficial Test First Class October 30, 2025 23 32 4 0 71.88
Dolphins vs Lions · 8th Match First Class October 8, 2025 8 26 2 0 30.77

Major Teams Represented

  • International: South Africa
  • Domestic/Franchise: Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Warriors, Eastern Province, Lions, Joburg Super Kings, Tshwane Spartans (Mzansi Super League), South Africa A
  • Youth: South Africa U19 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: February 3, 2019, vs. Pakistan in Johannesburg.
  • ODI Debut: February 4, 2020, vs. England in Cape Town.
  • Test Debut: December 26, 2020, vs. Sri Lanka in Centurion (Boxing Day Test). 

International Stats

  • Tests: 3 matches, 11 wickets (Avg 22.27, Best 4/76).
  • ODIs: 5 matches, 2 wickets (Avg 86.00, Best 1/40).
  • T20Is: 13 matches, 10 wickets (Avg 45.20, Best 2/22). 

Career Highlights & Records

  • Mzansi Super League (MSL): Finished as the third-highest wicket-taker in one season, impressing with yorkers and speed (high 140s kph).
  • Playing Style: Known for fast bowling, bounce, tactical awareness, and versatility across formats.