Andile Phehlukuwayo in a file photo; Credit:Twitter@andileluck19

Andile Phehlukuwayo contract 2024: Know everything about his contract length and salary.

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Dhruv Patel

Andile Phehlukwayo is a talented South African cricket player. He plays as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Phehlukwayo is good at bowling slower balls that are hard to hit. He is very accurate with his bowling in the death overs of a match. Phehlukwayo can also bat well and strengthen the lower batting order.

Phehlukwayo went from being a schoolboy cricketer in Durban to playing international cricket. This shows how determined and resilient he is. Although he has not played many Test matches, he has made a big impact in limited-overs cricket formats like One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. Phehlukwayo is a rising star who can do many different things well on the cricket field. He has a bright future in cricket ahead of him.

Name	Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo
DOB	03 March 1996
Position	Left-handed batsman/ Right-arm medium-fast bowler
Domestic teams	KwaZulu-Natal (2013/14–2018/19) Dolphins (2014/15–2020/21) Cape Town Blitz (2018) Durban Heat (2019/20) KwaZulu-Natal Coastal (2011/22-present) Paarl Royals (2023)
International matches	Test Matches: 4 One Day Internationals (ODIs): 76 T20 Internationals: 38
Century	Test (4/20)/ ODI (0/2)/ T20 (0/0)
Wickets	Test Wickets: 11 ODI Wickets: 89 T20I Wickets: 45
Net worth	$2 million USD (Approx INR 16.66 crore)
Salary	$75,000 (Approx INR 62.5 Lakh)

Early Life

Andile Phehlukwayo‘s trip from boyhood in Durban to cricket stardom internationally motivates. Born March 3, 1996 in Durban, his younger years revolved around loving sports. Though hockey first fired his passion, destiny steered him elsewhere. His path to Cricket began when Glenwood High School in Durban awarded him a bursary for hockey skill. There, his guardian Rosemary Dismore – who employed Andile’s mom as a house worker – introduced him to cricket. This introduction proved pivotal, transforming his journey.

Andile Phehlukwayo showcased his cricket prowess quite early. In 2014, he earned a coveted spot in the Under-19 squad representing South Africa at the Cricket World Cup. Steadily climbing domestic ranks, Phehlukwayo flexed cricketing muscle for KwaZulu-Natal and later various T20 tournaments. March 27, 2022, marked a monumental milestone – his maiden List A century during the CSA One-Day Cup Division One. His journey reflects immense talent, unflagging tenacity to overcome challenges.

Playing Style

Andile Phehlukwayo plays a modern seam-bowling all-rounder’s style. He mixes crafty bowling tricks with dynamic batting skills. A left-handed lower-order batsman, he’s a right-arm fast-medium bowler. In South Africa’s white-ball teams, he’s an important player. He excels under pressure, especially in death overs. His deceptive slower ball and accurate yorkers frequently stop opposition batsmen. Additionally, Phehlukwayo bats well, often finishing innings reliably. His batting abilities add another element to his game.

Phehlukwayo is great in limited-overs cricket. But, his slow pace made him less important in Test matches for South Africa‘s fast bowling. He played his first Test in 2017, but didn’t get many chances in Tests. Even so, Phehlukwayo is really helpful in white-ball cricket. This shows he’s valuable to South Africa’s team. He can change his style to suit the situation, he’s skilled, and he performs well when it counts most.

What are Andile Phehlukuwayo’s contract details?

As per the 2024 reports, South African Cricket Board announced list for Central Contract for the men’s cricket player, which includes Andile Phehlukuwayo as well. He has only been offered the contract for the One Day International (ODI) format.

What is Andile Phehlukuwayo’s contract duration?

The South African Central Contract for men’s cricket players are valid for one year – from 2023-24. However, these contracts may be renewed or prolonged as the South African Cricket Board deems fit.

How much Andile Phehlukuwayo is getting paid?

As per the Central Contract for South African men’s cricket players, Andile Phehlukuwayo will receive an annual payment of $75,000 (Approx INR 62.5 Lakh). Also, Phehlukuwayo will get paid a match fee of $800 USD (Approx INR 64000) for every ODI match he plays.