| Name | Lutho Sipamla |
| Date of Birth | 15-05-1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | South Africa, South Africa A, South Africa Emerging Players, South Africa U19s, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings, Gauteng, Lions, Warriors, Eastern Province |
Lutho Sipamla represents the blueprint of the modern-day T20 fast bowler — sharp, composed, and tactically astute under pressure. Hailing from Port Elizabeth, the right-arm quick burst onto the national radar with a series of ice-cold performances in South Africa’s Mzansi Super League, where his calm temperament and pinpoint yorkers set him apart from his peers. In a tournament dominated by high-scoring encounters, Sipamla’s ability to execute at the death saw him finish as the third-highest wicket-taker, earning widespread praise and fast-tracking his rise to the international stage.
Blessed with genuine pace — regularly clocking speeds in the high-140s — Sipamla complements his raw speed with clever variations, making him equally effective in both powerplay and death-overs scenarios. His adaptability and control earned him a maiden call-up to South Africa’s T20I squad in January 2019 for the series against Pakistan. Making his debut in the second T20I in Johannesburg, Sipamla delivered a composed performance, returning economical figures that underlined his readiness for international cricket.
While still carving out a permanent place in the national setup, Sipamla’s domestic record paints the picture of a bowler with long-term value. In 82 T20 matches, he has claimed 87 wickets at an average of 24.85 with a strike rate of 16.9, numbers that reflect both wicket-taking intent and sustained pressure. His best T20 figures of 4/12 highlight his ability to run through line-ups when rhythm and conditions align.
In red-ball cricket, Sipamla has proven to be equally reliable. Across 62 first-class matches, he has taken 192 wickets at an average of 26.31, including six five-wicket hauls and a career-best return of 6/34 — evidence of durability, discipline, and an appetite for long spells. His economy rate of 3.51 further underlines his control, while his strike rate of 44.9 shows consistent penetration.
Although his ODI numbers remain a work in progress, Sipamla’s skill set is clearly tailored for the shortest format, where specialists are increasingly prized. With age firmly on his side and South Africa continually searching for a dependable T20I pace option, Sipamla stands well-positioned to convert opportunity into permanence. If consistency and fitness align, he has all the tools to become a regular fixture in the playing XI — a fast bowler built for modern cricket’s most demanding moments.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
| Name | Lutho Sipamla |
| Date of Birth | 15-05-1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | South Africa, South Africa A, South Africa Emerging Players, South Africa U19s, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings, Gauteng, Lions, Warriors, Eastern Province |
Lutho Sipamla represents the blueprint of the modern-day T20 fast bowler — sharp, composed, and tactically astute under pressure. Hailing from Port Elizabeth, the right-arm quick burst onto the national radar with a series of ice-cold performances in South Africa’s Mzansi Super League, where his calm temperament and pinpoint yorkers set him apart from his peers. In a tournament dominated by high-scoring encounters, Sipamla’s ability to execute at the death saw him finish as the third-highest wicket-taker, earning widespread praise and fast-tracking his rise to the international stage.
Blessed with genuine pace — regularly clocking speeds in the high-140s — Sipamla complements his raw speed with clever variations, making him equally effective in both powerplay and death-overs scenarios. His adaptability and control earned him a maiden call-up to South Africa’s T20I squad in January 2019 for the series against Pakistan. Making his debut in the second T20I in Johannesburg, Sipamla delivered a composed performance, returning economical figures that underlined his readiness for international cricket.
While still carving out a permanent place in the national setup, Sipamla’s domestic record paints the picture of a bowler with long-term value. In 82 T20 matches, he has claimed 87 wickets at an average of 24.85 with a strike rate of 16.9, numbers that reflect both wicket-taking intent and sustained pressure. His best T20 figures of 4/12 highlight his ability to run through line-ups when rhythm and conditions align.
In red-ball cricket, Sipamla has proven to be equally reliable. Across 62 first-class matches, he has taken 192 wickets at an average of 26.31, including six five-wicket hauls and a career-best return of 6/34 — evidence of durability, discipline, and an appetite for long spells. His economy rate of 3.51 further underlines his control, while his strike rate of 44.9 shows consistent penetration.
Although his ODI numbers remain a work in progress, Sipamla’s skill set is clearly tailored for the shortest format, where specialists are increasingly prized. With age firmly on his side and South Africa continually searching for a dependable T20I pace option, Sipamla stands well-positioned to convert opportunity into permanence. If consistency and fitness align, he has all the tools to become a regular fixture in the playing XI — a fast bowler built for modern cricket’s most demanding moments.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
