Proteas seam bowler Lutho Sipamla has thanked the Warriors after sealing his move to the Lions.
The Port Elizabeth-born and Grey High-educated bowler was joined in the Highveld switch by Sisanda Magala, another player being looked at by the national set-up.
Sipamla, 21, has enjoyed a successful summer and was a regular figure in the Proteas side during the 2019-20 summer which had inbound tours featuring England and Australia.
‘I would like to take this opportunity and show my full gratitude and thanks towards the Warriors franchise and Eastern Province cricket,’ said Sipamla.
‘These past few years have been nothing but great and I would like to thank all for a solid foundation, support and your constant backing shown towards my career thus far. And to the Lions family, thank you for welcoming me and opening your family doors.
‘I’m truly grateful and looking forward to the future that lies ahead and a possible great season.’
Sipamla rose to prominence in 2018 following his rookie selection by the Tshwane Spartans in the Mzansi Super League’s inaugural edition player draft. He gained praise for his consistent performances and his ability to bowl at speeds of up to 145km/h.
He ended the tournament as the third-highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets in ten matches.
Sipamla, who made his franchise debut at his new home ground in 2017, has taken 136 wickets in all formats.
The Wanderers was also the scene of his South African debut where he took 0-23 against Pakistan in the second T20I in 2019.
Bowling Statistics
|
Format |
Matches |
Inn |
Ball |
Mdn |
Runs |
W |
BB |
Eco |
Avg |
S/R |
4Wkt |
5wkts |
|
ODI 2020 – |
4 |
3 |
146 |
1 |
122 |
2 |
1/40 |
5.01 |
61.0 |
73.0 |
0 |
0 |
|
T20i 2019 – |
5 |
5 |
94 |
0 |
131 |
4 |
2/22 |
8.36 |
32.8 |
23.5 |
0 |
0 |
|
1st Class 2017- |
27 |
47 |
3680 |
129 |
2098 |
77 |
5/53 |
3.42 |
27.2 |
47.8 |
5 |
2 |
|
List A 2017- |
27 |
25 |
990 |
10 |
873 |
26 |
3/40 |
5.29 |
33.6 |
38.1 |
0 |
0 |
|
T20 2018- |
36 |
32 |
620 |
2 |
901 |
33 |
3/19 |
8.72 |
27.3 |
18.8 |
0 |
0 |
Batting Statistics
|
Format |
Matches |
Inn |
NO |
Runs |
Highest |
Avg |
S/R |
50’s |
100’s |
|
ODI 2020 – |
4 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
10* |
– |
71.4 |
0 |
0 |
|
T20i 2019 – |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
23.5 |
0 |
0 |
|
1st Class 2017- |
27 |
38 |
10 |
140 |
18 |
5.0 |
23.1 |
5 |
2 |
|
List A 2017- |
27 |
14 |
9 |
49 |
12 |
9.8 |
43.8 |
0 |
0 |
|
T20 2018- |
36 |
6 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
2.3 |
50.0 |
0 |
0 |
