Name

Smangaliso Nhlebela

Date of Birth 02-06-1994
Age 30
NationalitySouth African
Player Status Available
Playing Role Bowling All-Rounder (Spin)
Bowling Style SLA Orthodox Spin
Batting Style RH Middle Order Bat
Entry Route (UK) International Sportsperson Visa
Major Teams South Africa Emerging Players, South Africa XI, South African Invitation XI, KwaZulu-Natal Inland, KwaZulu-Natal, Dolphins, Northerns
Coaching Qualifications CSA Level 1

Smangaliso Nhlebela is an accomplished left-arm spin bowler, and capable lower-order batter, currently involved with the KwaZulu-Natal Inland set-up in South Africa.

Now into his 30s, the veteran tweaker has enjoyed significant success in domestic cricket since his debut a decade ago (2014/15). With 46 first-class, 42 List A, and 18 T20s under his belt, the left-arm spinner has bagged 182 wickets across these three formats, whilst also boasting highest scores of 42, and 55* in FC and List A, respectively.

Nhlebela was a domestic stand-out for three seasons, namely 2016-17 to 2018-19, with first-class tallies of 22 wickets at 26.90 (16/17), 35 wickets at 21.91 (17/18), and 23 wickets at 27.78 (18/19). During this period, he was involved with 4 title campaigns – the CSA 3-Day Competition (twice), 1 Day Cup, and T20 Competition. Individually, he was also the Player’s Player of the Year, Player of the Season, One Day Player of the Year, and 3-Day Bowler of the Season.

Since COVID, opportunities have been more limited, and as it stands Nhlebela has played just 4 first-class matches since the 2022/23 season. That said, he’s been a T20 regular for KZN-Inland where he has been key to their success.

The talented left-arm spinner is hoping to pick up one further FC match this summer in a view to becoming eligible to play UK club cricket in 2025. Failing that, he will be eager to spend a summer in Europe (Republic of Ireland or the Netherlands).

(Note: Nhlebela needs to play 1 more FC match to qualify for the International Sportsperson Visa)

There are no overseas stats available for this player.

Name Smangaliso Nhlebela
Date of Birth 02-06-1994
Age 30
NationalitySouth African
Player StatusAvailable
Playing RoleBowling All-Rounder (Spin)
Player Status Available
Bowling Style SLA Orthodox Spin
Batting Style RH Middle Order Bat
Entry Route (UK) International Sportsperson Visa
Major Teams South Africa Emerging Players, South Africa XI, South African Invitation XI, KwaZulu-Natal Inland, KwaZulu-Natal, Dolphins, Northerns
Coaching Qualifications CSA Level 1

Smangaliso Nhlebela is an accomplished left-arm spin bowler, and capable lower-order batter, currently involved with the KwaZulu-Natal Inland set-up in South Africa.

Now into his 30s, the veteran tweaker has enjoyed significant success in domestic cricket since his debut a decade ago (2014/15). With 46 first-class, 42 List A, and 18 T20s under his belt, the left-arm spinner has bagged 182 wickets across these three formats, whilst also boasting highest scores of 42, and 55* in FC and List A, respectively.

Nhlebela was a domestic stand-out for three seasons, namely 2016-17 to 2018-19, with first-class tallies of 22 wickets at 26.90 (16/17), 35 wickets at 21.91 (17/18), and 23 wickets at 27.78 (18/19). During this period, he was involved with 4 title campaigns – the CSA 3-Day Competition (twice), 1 Day Cup, and T20 Competition. Individually, he was also the Player’s Player of the Year, Player of the Season, One Day Player of the Year, and 3-Day Bowler of the Season.

Since COVID, opportunities have been more limited, and as it stands Nhlebela has played just 4 first-class matches since the 2022/23 season. That said, he’s been a T20 regular for KZN-Inland where he has been key to their success.

The talented left-arm spinner is hoping to pick up one further FC match this summer in a view to becoming eligible to play UK club cricket in 2025. Failing that, he will be eager to spend a summer in Europe (Republic of Ireland or the Netherlands).

(Note: Nhlebela needs to play 1 more FC match to qualify for the International Sportsperson Visa)

There are no overseas stats available for this player.