Junior Dala Cricket Player Profile

Junior Dala is a professional Cricket player representing South Africa. Born on 1989-12-29 , they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Junior Dala has featured for South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Titans, Delhi Capitals, Durban Super Giants, South Africa A, Trinbago Knight Riders, Titans, Titans, Durban Wolves, Joburg Bangla Tigers different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Junior Dala is a South African cricketer who bowls right-arm medium and bats right-handed. A bowler, he made his international debut in the T20I series against India in 2018, where his wicket-taking performances brought him attention. He later represented South Africa in both T20Is and ODIs. His domestic career included spells with the Titans and Northerns.

Profile

Dala made his first-class debut for Gauteng in December 2011 and his List A debut in January 2012. He was included in Easterns' squad for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup, and later joined the Titans. In March 2019, he took 6/19 for the Titans against Cape Cobras in a Momentum One Day Cup semi-final. Cricket South Africa named him Momentum One-Day Cup Cricketer of the Season in August 2019.

Dala made his T20I debut against India on 18 February 2018 and his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 8 August 2018. In the three-match T20I series against India, he took seven wickets and dismissed Rohit Sharma in each match, as well as taking the wickets of Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In 2018, he was named one of the five Cricketers of the Year in the South African Cricket Annual.

IPL Career

Dala joined Delhi Daredevils as an injury replacement for Chris Morris during the 2018 Indian T20 League season.

He made one appearance for Delhi Daredevils in 2018 and took no wickets.

Records

Dala's 2/47 on his T20I debut in February 2018 was described as the most expensive figures by a South African bowler on T20I debut.

FAQs

Which country does Junior Dala represent?

He represents South Africa.

What is Junior Dala's bowling style?

He bowls right-arm medium.

When did Junior Dala make his T20I debut?

He made his T20I debut against India on 18 February 2018.

Did Junior Dala play in the Indian T20 League?

Yes. He played for Delhi Daredevils in the 2018 season.