Australia rivalry brings the best out of Ngidi

HAVING picked up his second ODI five-wicket haul and also his second against Australia yesterday, Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi described the tough nature of the rivalry against Australia as one that tends to bring out the best in him.

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Ngidi's five-for, together with Matthew Breetzke’s 78-ball 88, ensured that South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ngidi highlighted how playing Australia is tough and how it tests one’s character and mental strength.

However, the fast bowler rose to the challenge when South Africa needed him most, especially after Kagiso Rabada was ruled out of the series due to injury. “Look, it's always a tough challenge. The guys always put you under pressure. I mean, I think we've seen throughout this series, Marsh (Mitchell) and Head (Travis) up front have really put us to the sword,” Ngidi told the media on Friday.