
LL Tsotsobe
Lonwabo Tsotsobe was a left-arm fast bowler who represented South Africa in international cricket from 2009 to 2013. Known for his ability to swing the ball and generate pace, Tsotsobe emerged as a valuable asset in South Africa's limited-overs cricket setup during his relatively brief international career. He made his mark primarily in ODI cricket, where he claimed 94 wickets across 60 matches with a respectable average of 24.62, establishing himself as a reliable bowling option in the middle overs. Tsotsobe's career highlights include being part of South Africa's bowling attack during their successful limited-overs campaigns in the early 2010s. His left-arm angle provided variety to the South African pace attack, complementing the established fast bowlers in the squad. While his Test career was limited to just 5 matches, he found greater success in the shorter formats, particularly ODIs where his economy and wicket-taking ability made him a valuable team member. His batting was minimal across all formats, with his primary contribution being with the ball. Tsotsobe's international career, though relatively short, showcased his potential as a skilled left-arm seamer capable of performing at the highest level.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 60 | 19 | 58 | 7.25 | 53.21 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| t20 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 2.00 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| test | 5 | 5 | 19 | 6.33 | 35.85 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 2910 | 94 | 24.62 | 4.77 | 4/22 |
| t20 | 468 | 18 | 30.06 | 6.94 | 3/16 |
| test | 870 | 9 | 49.78 | 3.09 | 3/43 |
Fielding Stats
| Format | Catches | Stumpings | Run Outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| odi | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| t20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| test | 1 | 0 | 0 |
