Morné Morkel
383 matches · 26 Dec 2006 to 4 Feb 2021
- Full name
- Morné Morkel
- Born
- 6 Oct 1984, Vereeniging
- Age
- 42 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast
Morné Morkel (born 6 October 1984) is a South African-born cricket coach and former cricketer. He played international cricket for South Africa national cricket team between 2006 and 2018. He briefly served as the bowling coach of the Pakistan national cricket team in 2023 and was the bowling coach of the Indian team which won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Asia Cup and 2026 Men's T20 World Cup
Morkel made his Test match debut in 2006 and went on to play 86 Tests for the South African national cricket team. In March 2018, he became the fifth bowler to take 300 Test wickets for South Africa. He also played in 117 One Day Internationals and 44 Twenty20 International matches, making his debut in both formats in 2007.
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Morné Morkel: career summary
Morné Morkel is a bowler from South Africa, born on 6 Oct 1984 in Vereeniging. Morné Morkel has played 383 matches on CricInto's records, from 26 Dec 2006 to 4 Feb 2021, for Brisbane Heat, Surrey, Perth Scorchers, Tshwane Spartans, South Africa, Titans, ICC World XI, St Lucia Zouks, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Africa XI.
In ODIs (116 matches, 2007–2018): 268 runs in 47 innings at an average of 9.24 and a strike rate of 75.71 (highest score 32*); 187 wickets at an average of 25.13 and an economy rate of 4.95 (best 5/21).
In Tests (86 matches, 2006–2018): 944 runs in 104 innings at an average of 11.65 and a strike rate of 50.81 (highest score 40); 309 wickets at an average of 27.67 and an economy rate of 3.11 (best 6/23).
In the Indian Premier League (70 matches, 2009–2016): 126 runs in 23 innings at an average of 11.45 and a strike rate of 140.00 (highest score 23*); 77 wickets at an average of 27.13 and an economy rate of 7.69 (best 4/20).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 86 | 104 | 23 | 944 | 40 | 11.65 | 1858 | 50.81 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 5 | 22 |
| ODI | 116 | 47 | 18 | 268 | 32* | 9.24 | 354 | 75.71 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 9 |
| T20I | 43 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 8* | 7.33 | 18 | 122.22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 70 | 23 | 12 | 126 | 23* | 11.45 | 90 | 140.00 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 19 | 28 | 5 | 291 | 29 | 12.65 | 582 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 3 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 4.25 | 19 | 89.47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mzansi Super League | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2* | - | 2 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3* | 3.50 | 15 | 46.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2* | 4.00 | 10 | 40.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 | 11 | 36.36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 16.50 | 26 | 126.92 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 86 | 160 | 2749.5 | 8550 | 309 | 6/23 | 27.67 | 3.11 | 53.39 | 18 | 8 |
| ODI | 116 | 113 | 950 | 4700 | 187 | 5/21 | 25.13 | 4.95 | 30.48 | 7 | 2 |
| T20I | 43 | 43 | 155.4 | 1171 | 43 | 4/17 | 27.23 | 7.52 | 21.72 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 70 | 70 | 271.3 | 2089 | 77 | 4/20 | 27.13 | 7.69 | 21.16 | 1 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 19 | 34 | 552.4 | 1621 | 81 | 6/57 | 20.01 | 2.93 | 40.94 | 3 | 4 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 11 | 11 | 42.4 | 243 | 18 | 4/19 | 13.50 | 5.70 | 14.22 | 1 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 9 | 8 | 25.4 | 163 | 12 | 3/21 | 13.58 | 6.35 | 12.83 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 9 | 9 | 34 | 320 | 12 | 3/30 | 26.67 | 9.41 | 17.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 8 | 8 | 72.5 | 330 | 14 | 4/23 | 23.57 | 4.53 | 31.21 | 1 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 7 | 7 | 22 | 194 | 5 | 2/24 | 38.80 | 8.82 | 26.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 4 | 4 | 16 | 125 | 3 | 1/29 | 41.67 | 7.81 | 32.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 1 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 0/28 | - | 2.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2021 | BH vs PS Big Bash League | 2 (4) | 0/45 (4) |
| 31 Jan 2021 | BH vs ST Big Bash League | DNB | 1/37 (4) |
| 29 Jan 2021 | BH vs AS Big Bash League | DNB | 1/31 (4) |
| 21 Jan 2021 | BH vs AS Big Bash League | DNB | 0/10 (1) |
| 19 Jan 2021 | BH vs PS Big Bash League | 2 (7) | 2/24 (4) |
| 14 Jan 2021 | BH vs MR Big Bash League | DNB | 1/29 (4) |
| 15 Aug 2020 | SUR vs HAM Bob Willis Trophy | 33 (25) & 0 (1) | 0/28 (14) |
| 26 Jan 2020 | PS vs ST Big Bash League | DNB | 0/18 (1) |
| 16 Dec 2019 | TS vs PR Mzansi Super League | DNB | 0/23 (2) |
| 13 Dec 2019 | TS vs NMBG Mzansi Super League | DNB | 2/22 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Morné Morkel scored in ODIs?
Morné Morkel has scored 268 runs in ODIs, at an average of 9.24.
How many wickets has Morné Morkel taken in ODIs?
Morné Morkel has taken 187 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/21.
How many runs has Morné Morkel scored in Tests?
Morné Morkel has scored 944 runs in Tests, at an average of 11.65.
How many wickets has Morné Morkel taken in Tests?
Morné Morkel has taken 309 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 6/23.
How many runs has Morné Morkel scored in the Indian Premier League?
Morné Morkel has scored 126 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 11.45.
How many wickets has Morné Morkel taken in the Indian Premier League?
Morné Morkel has taken 77 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 4/20.
What is Morné Morkel's highest score?
Morné Morkel's highest score is 40, in Tests.
How old is Morné Morkel?
Morné Morkel was born on 6 Oct 1984 in Vereeniging, and is 42 years old.
Which teams has Morné Morkel played for?
Brisbane Heat (2021), Surrey (2018–2020), Perth Scorchers (2020), Tshwane Spartans (2019), South Africa (2006–2018), Titans (2013–2017), ICC World XI (2017), St Lucia Zouks (2016), Kolkata Knight Riders (2014–2016), Delhi Daredevils (2011–2013), Rajasthan Royals (2009–2010) and Africa XI (2007).