Nqaba Peter


Nqabayomzi Xolela Peter is a South African cricketer who plays for the South Africa national cricket team. He plays domestically for Gauteng and Paarl Royals as a leg break bowler.

Domestic career

He made his Twenty20 debut for Border against Limpopo in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup on 4 October 2021. He made his List A debut for Lions against Western Province in the CSA One-Day Cup on 23 September 2023. He made his first-class debut for Lions against Boland in the 2024–25 CSA 4-Day Series on 20 March 2025.

International career

In May 2024 he was earned maiden call-up for national team for the T20I series against West Indies. He made his Twenty20 International debut in the second T20I of the same series on 25 May 2024. He took two wickets on his T20I debut. In September 2024 he was named in One Day squad for the series against Afghanistan and against Ireland. He made his One Day International debut against Afghanistan, on 20 September 2024.

Awards

In September 2024, Peter was named the men's domestic newcomer of the season and T20 Challenge player of the season at the annual awards.