Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo (born 3 March 1996) is a South African professional cricketer.[1] He is a left handed lower order batsman who bowls right-arm fast-medium. He made his international debut for South Africa in September 2016.[2]
Early life
Phehlukwayo won a bursary to Glenwood High School in Durban for field hockey. He was introduced to cricket by his guardian Rosemary Dismore, who employed his mother as a domestic worker.[3]
In August 2017, Phehlukwayo was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[6] However, in October 2017, Cricket South Africa initially postponed the tournament until November 2018, with it being cancelled soon after.[7]
In September 2018, Phehlukwayo was named in KwaZulu-Natal's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[8] He was the leading wicket-taker for KwaZulu-Natal in the tournament, with ten dismissals in four matches.[9]
In June 2017, Phehlukwayo was named in South Africa's Test squad for their series against England, but he did not play.[19] In September 2017, he was named in South Africa's Test squad for their series against Bangladesh.[20] He made his Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on 28 September 2017.[21]
In September 2021, Phehlukwayo was named as one of three reserve players in South Africa's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[26] In September 2023, he was included in South Africa's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.[27]
Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams were not initially in the squad, but were named as replacements for Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala in the final squad.