Nationality: South Africa
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Date of Birth: 2001-01-01 Age: 24

Keagan Lion-Cachet, born on the first dawn of the millennium, 1st January 2001, in Cape Town, South Africa, has emerged as a dynamic presence in the world of cricket. This unassuming wicketkeeper began their cricketing pursuit on the dusty pitches of their local neighbourhood, driven by a passion that caught fire from the delicate age of seven. As is often the case with those who rise to the top, Keagan's journey wasn’t void of challenges, but it’s those hurdles that have painted their story with such vibrancy.
Growing up idolising legendary players, Keagan nurtured an all-consuming desire to guard the stumps with agility and foresight while adding runs to the scoreboard with the willow. A right-hand batsman by flair, known for their solid yet stylish strokes, they made their way through school and club cricket with unmatched vigour. The under-19 World Cup in 2018 whispered the first tastes of international recognition, hinting at the bright future looming.
Their professional debut came in 2021, donning the colours of the Cape Cobras, where they immediately made an impact not just with the gloves but also contributing pivotal innings that tilted tight matches in favour of their team. Keagan’s adaptability found them occasionally rolling their arm over, exhibiting impressive versatility with the ball—though not a regular bowler, they often provided crucial breakthroughs, adding another dimension to their game.
Among Keagan's commendable achievements was the unforgettable innings during the 2022 domestic T20 final, where they not only displayed an invincible batting prowess with a quickfire 75* but also took three crucial dismissals, etching their name prominently as a match-winner. Their rivalry with the likes of Eastern Province has often held fans on the edge, each encounter gripping with anticipation, decisive leather against willowy resolve.
Throughout their budding career, Lion-Cachet's natural ability to steer the ship through stormy conditions, alongside a cheerful demeanour, has made them a crowd favourite. It’s their uncanny knack for pulling off stunning stumpings that intrigues cricket connoisseurs, often changing the game’s narrative in the blink of an eye.
Keagan Lion-Cachet remains not just a player but a story—one that's still unfolding, full of unique flair and promise, forever altering the tapestry of the cricketing panorama with every match, every catch, and every run.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 9.00 | 22 | 81.82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
T20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 86 | 34 | 17.20 | 65 | 132.31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-02-02