Full Name
Nqobani Mokoena
Born
May 5, 2006
Place Of Birth
Durban, South Africa
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium pace
Nqobani Mokoena
Nqobani Mokoena
Nqobani Mokoena
Nqobani Mokoena is a promising young South African right-arm medium pace bowler, born May 5, 2006, known for his agility, tactical approach, and natural action, representing teams like the Paarl Royals, Dolphins, SA Emerging, and South Africa U19, with early recognition as a significant find for South African cricket due to his impressive performances and mental strength.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs Lions · 3rd Place Play-off | T10 | April 19, 2026 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Lions vs Dolphins · Match 6 | T10 | April 18, 2026 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 228.57 |
| Titans vs Dolphins · Match 4 | T10 | April 18, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa · 3rdT20I | T20I | March 20, 2026 | 26 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 130.00 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa · 2nd T20I | T20I | March 17, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dolphins vs Warriors · 27th Match | First Class | February 9, 2026 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 17.24 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs Lions · 3rd Place Play-off | T10 | April 19, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Lions vs Dolphins · Match 6 | T10 | April 18, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.50 |
| Titans vs Dolphins · Match 4 | T10 | April 18, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Western Province vs Dolphins · Match 2 | T10 | April 17, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa · 3rdT20I | T20I | March 20, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.33 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa · 2nd T20I | T20I | March 17, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 | T20I | Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 123.81 |
| SA20 2025 | T20 | Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| CSA T20 Challenge 2025 | T20 | Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 21 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 87.50 |
| CSA 4 Day Series Division One 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Sep 25, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026 | 140 | 236 | 16 | 6 | 59.32 |
| South Africa Emerging tour of Bangladesh 2025 | LISTA | May 12, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 43 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 87.76 |
| CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 | LISTA | Feb 15, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025 | 65 | 88 | 2 | 5 | 73.86 |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 | T20I | Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 | 10.3 | 0 | 73 | 3 | 3/26 | 6.95 |
| SA20 2025 | T20 | Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026 | 32 | 0 | 308 | 13 | 4/34 | 9.63 |
| CSA T20 Challenge 2025 | T20 | Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 12 | 0 | 129 | 3 | 1/6 | 10.75 |
| CSA 4 Day Series Division One 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Sep 25, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026 | 85 | 13 | 284 | 8 | 2/90 | 3.34 |
| South Africa Emerging tour of Bangladesh 2025 | LISTA | May 12, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 20.5 | 1 | 129 | 4 | 3/52 | 6.19 |
| CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 | LISTA | Feb 15, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025 | 44.1 | 3 | 215 | 8 | - | 4.87 |
Major Teams Represented
- Paarl Royals: Played in the SA20 league.
- Dolphins: Made his T20 debut for the Dolphins in the CSA T20 Challenge (Sept 2024).
- South Africa U19: Represented South Africa at the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- SA Emerging: Debuted in List A cricket for this side (Feb 2025).
Playing Style & Strengths
- Described as a "find" by South African cricket legends, noted for his "natural action," "good athlete," and ability to make "good decisions under pressure".
- Possesses agility, a strategic mindset, and strong field awareness.
- Combines technical proficiency with resilience, adapting well to different conditions.
Recent Domestic Matches
- SA20 (Paarl Royals):
- January 10, 2026 vs. Capitals (Paarl)
- December 30, 2025 vs. Sunrisers (Durban)
- December 26, 2025 vs. Sunrisers (Durban)
- Domestic Cricket (Dolphins/SA Emerging):
- October 21-24, 2025 vs. Western Province (First-Class)
- September 29, 2024 vs. Warriors (Gqeberha, T20)
