About Nantie Hayward
Born 1977. Nantie Hayward is a South African cricketer.
Mornantau "Nantie" Hayward (born 6 March 1977) is a South African former cricketer, who played in 16 Test matches and 21 One Day Internationals for the national team between 1998 and 2004.
He played as a right-arm fast bowler, who, according to Peter Robinson, had "genuine pace, the ability to get bounce and abundant energy". The fastest recorded delivery by a South African pacer is ascribed to him, 154 km/h (around 95 mph), that he delivered twice, both in 2001, against India and Australia.
He played for Derbyshire until his retirement from all cricket in 2012.
International career At the time of Robinson's article, "Hayward [was] clearly seen as the successor to Allan Donald as the spearhead of the South African attack."
Ireland career He played for Ireland in the 2007 Friends Provident Trophy.
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Who is Nantie Hayward?
South African cricketer
When was Nantie Hayward born?
Nantie Hayward was born on 6 March 1977 in Uitenhage.
What is Nantie Hayward's occupation?
Nantie Hayward is a cricketer.
What nationality is Nantie Hayward?
Nantie Hayward is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nantie Hayward. https://biography.guide/nantie-hayward/
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