Nationality: South Africa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1993-10-07 Age: 31
Tshepo Moreki, born on 7th October 1993, emerged as a beacon of promise in the world of cricket, carrying the hopes of a generation that dreams with a bat and ball. Born and raised in an environment where cricket was more than just a sport, he picked up the game naturally, honing his skills on dusty pitches with a fervour and passion that would not go unnoticed for long.
From those early days, it was Moreki's right-arm fast-medium bowling that began turning heads. His ability to extract bounce and movement, even on the flattest of tracks, marked him out as a prospect to watch. The progression from local clubs to the professional arena was swift. It wasn't long before domestic selectors had recognised his raw talent and invited him to don the whites for his region, setting the stage for Moreki's professional debut.
As his career unfolded, Moreki contributed significantly to his team's success in several domestic tournaments, though perhaps his most notable achievement came during the regional championship of 2018. Here, his third spell against a seasoned rival team stunned spectators and critics alike, claiming a hat-trick and swinging the match decisively in his team's favour. This particular performance cemented his reputation as a bowler who thrives under pressure—a player whose presence on the field could shift momentum almost single-handedly.
While his numbers tell the story of a potent bowling career, Moreki's occasional displays of aggressive right-handed batting in the lower order have added an unexpected dimension to his game. His ability to slog the ball over the ropes when needed has turned a few games on their heads, earning him the affectionate nickname "The Tailender Tornado" from his fans.
One of the defining rivalries of Moreki's career has been against a neighbouring team, where he often found himself face-to-face with their leading batsman—a duel that brought out the best in both, creating some unforgettable showdowns. Their confrontations always seemed to carry an electric charge, igniting the crowd and producing cricket of the highest calibre.
Though yet to grace the international stage, Tshepo Moreki’s contribution to cricket will perhaps be remembered not solely for the wickets he has claimed but for the zest and spirit he brought to the game—a testament to his unwavering devotion to cricket, a bond forged in childhood, unbroken by time.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 2.75 | 50 | 44.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 19 | 12.00 | 44 | 81.82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FC | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 3.75 | 68 | 22.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 686 | 75.7 | 32.67 | 9.06 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 9 | 9 | 12 | 413 | 56.6 | 34.42 | 7.30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 2 | 4 | 2 | 202 | 66.2 | 101.00 | 3.05 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-10-19
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