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In the ongoing SA20 2025 match between Durban’s Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead Stadium, Senuran Muthuswamy, the talented left-arm spinner of Indian descent, has captured the spotlight with a dazzling bowling performance. Muthuswamy’s brilliant spell helped dismantle the Super Giants, as he claimed three crucial wickets, including the prized scalp of Quinton de Kock.
Who is Indian origin South African cricketer Senuran Muthusamy, biography, age, height, parents, father, nationality, religion, birth place, origin and stats
The Super Giants had gotten off to a strong start, with a solid 61-run opening partnership. However, Muthuswamy’s intervention turned the tide in favor of the Capitals, as he expertly reduced the Giants to a vulnerable position. In first-class cricket, Muthuswamy has enjoyed considerable success, with 252 wickets to his name. With the bat, he has accumulated 4,873 runs, including eight centuries, showcasing his all-around capabilities.
Who is Senuran Muthusamy?
Senuran Muthusamy (born 22 February 1994) with a height of 6 feet 3 inches is a talented South African cricketer who made his international debut for the South Africa national team in October 2019. While Muthusamy was born in Durban, South Africa, he has Indian roots, with his Tamil Hindu family hailing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Muthusamy’s cricket journey began with his inclusion in the KwaZulu-Natal squad for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.
A batting all-rounder who can bowl left arm orthodox spin, he is fourth-generation Tamil based in one of the biggest settlements of Indians outside India. Born in a family with roots in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district, the he doesn’t speak Tamil and two visits to India, he hasn’t had a chance to meet distant relatives, but intends to explore Nagapattinam if time permits.
His father Muthusamy was a sports lover, who introduced him to games at an early age and while he grew up playing football, he eventually switched to cricket.
Senuran lost his father when he was 11 and his mother enrolled him into coaching centres, as it was Muthusamy’s dream to see his son play for South Africa.
His career continued to evolve as he was named in the Cape Town Knight Riders’ squad for the inaugural season of the T20 Global League in August 2017. Unfortunately, the tournament was initially postponed and later cancelled by Cricket South Africa. In September 2018, Muthusamy was selected for KwaZulu-Natal’s squad once again, this time for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup. The following year, in April 2021, he was named to North West’s squad for the 2021–22 South African cricket season.
Senuran Muthusamy works his magic to remove the openers 💥 💥 #BetwaySA20 #DSGvPC #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/hth4jgJdY9
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 10, 2025
Muthuswamy boasts an impressive record in first-class cricket, which earned him a call-up to the South African national team for the series against India in 2019. On his Test debut on October 2, 2019, Muthuswamy had a memorable moment when he dismissed Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, catching him off his own bowling. Although Muthuswamy has played only four Test matches over the past five years, his last appearance came against Bangladesh in October 2024.
we examine statistics of Muthuswamy:
| Competition | Test | FC | LA | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 106 | 91 | 78 |
| Runs Scored | 173 | 4,873 | 2,190 | 1,141 |
| Batting Average | 43.25 | 30.84 | 31.73 | 24.27 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 8/26 | 1/14 | 0/5 |
| Top Score | 68* | 181 | 100 | 62* |
| Balls Bowled | 369 | 13,636 | 3,476 | 1,134 |
| Wickets | 7 | 252 | 88 | 56 |
| Bowling Average | 43.25 | 27.66 | 32.46 | 21.69 |
| 5 Wickets in Innings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 Wickets in Match | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Bowling | 4/45 | 7/36 | 4/36 | 4/12 |
| Catches/Stumpings | 4/– | 57/– | 19/– | 33/– |