Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out Of SA vs AUS ODI Series; Replacement Named

Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out Of SA vs AUS ODI Series (Source: AFP)In a major development, South Africa have suffered another injury setback ahead of their much-anticipated home series against Australia. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series after suffering a right hamstring injury.The Australia will tour South Africa in September and October 2026 for three ODIs and three Test matches. The ODI series will begin in Durban on September 24, followed by matches in Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.It is important to note that Ngidi’s injury is another concern for South Africa's pace attack, with Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman also unavailable for the ODI series.Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out Of SA vs AUS ODI SeriesLungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia because of a right hamstring injury.The ace pacer picked up the injury while playing for the Titans against the Dolphins in a domestic first-class match last week. Scans carried out on Wednesday confirmed that the fast bowler needs a period of rehabilitation.Also Read: South Africa Thrash Namibia In 3rd ODI To Attain Numerous RecordsSouth Africa Cricket confirmed the development and announced that 20-year-old Nqobani Mokoena has been added to the 16-player ODI squad as Lungi Ngidi’s replacement."Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match Dafabet ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring injury. His availability for the subsequent Test series will be assessed closer to the start of the series. Nqobani Mokoena has been added to the 16-player ODI squad as his replacement." South Africa stated in the post on X.Proteas Men @ProteasMenCSA Proteas Men Squad Update - Dafabet ODI series vs Australia 🚨 Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match Dafabet ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring injury. His availability for the subsequent Test series will be assessed closer to the start of the Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM Nqobani Mokoena Named As Lungi Ngidi ReplacementNqobani Mokoena has been called up to the South African ODI squad in place of Ngidi. The young fast bowler recently received his first ODI cap during South Africa's tour of Namibia.He was also involved in domestic first-class action for the Dolphins against Western Province when the injury update was announced. The young pacer has now been withdrawn from that match so that he can join the national team and prepare for the ODI series against Australia. Bayanda Majola has replaced Mokoena in the Dolphins’ match.With Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi not available, South Africa’s pace attack for the ODI series will include Marco Jansen, with his twin brother Duan Jansen also part of the squad.Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka are among the other fast-bowling options available for the SA vs AUS series.South Africa updated squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Duan Jansen, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Nqobani Mokoena, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs. Will Lungi Ngidi Play The SA vs AUS Test Series?Lungi Ngidi has not been ruled out of the Test series at this stage. His availability for the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia will be closely watched until the start of the series.The first Test is scheduled to begin on October 9 at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The second Test will be played at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from October 18, while the third Test will take place at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town from October 27.Also Read: India Star Ruled Out vs Australia; Delhi Capitals Star Named Replacement