Makhaya Ntini

Ntini made his international debut in a one day international on January 16, 1998.

He became the first South African to take 10 wickets at Lord's Cricket Ground. On 12 April, 2005, Ntini took 13 wickets for 132 runs against the West Indies at Port of Spain. This remains the best bowling performance by a South African cricketer in a Test match. On 3 March, 2006, Ntini also achieved the best bowling figures by a South African in an ODI, demolishing Australia with 6 wickets for 22 runs. From recent performances, Ntini has established himself as South Africa's premier fast bowler and one of the leading fast bowlers in the world.

Makhaya Ntini (second right) bowls at the WACA Ground, Perth, Australia on December 16, 2005, the first day of the First Test, Australia v South Africa. Ntini took five wickets for 64 runs on the day. He made his international debut at the WACA, in 1998.

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