Colin Ingram Wife, Age, Height, Teams, Career, Jersey Number

Colin Ingram, hailing from Port Elizabeth, Cape Province in South Africa, is a renowned South African batsman celebrated for his exceptional power hitting abilities. Born on July 3, 1985, he has made a significant impact in the world of cricket with his remarkable skills.

Age	37
Height	5’9” feet
Wife	Megan Olivier
Jersey Number	41

Colin Ingram Career

In the world of cricket, there was a player who made his mark on the international stage, but faced numerous challenges along the way. This player’s name is Colin Ingram, and he embarked on his international journey on 8th October 2010, in a Twenty20 match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Bloemfontein.

A week later, on 15th October, Ingram made his One Day International (ODI) debut against the same opponents and at the same venue. It was a remarkable start to his ODI career, as he showcased his exceptional batting skills by smashing an impressive 124 runs. His exceptional performance earned him the well-deserved title of Player of the Match.

Despite this phenomenal debut, Ingram struggled to shine consistently at the international level. One of the major factors hindering his progress was the constant shuffling of his batting position. The team management often deployed him as an opener, a role that he did not particularly favor or excel in. As a result, his performances suffered, and he couldn’t fully display his true potential.

Between 2010 and 2013, Ingram represented the South African cricket team in 40 matches, but during this time, he was asked to bat in seven different positions. This constant experimentation with his batting order further affected his rhythm and prevented him from establishing a firm foothold in the team. Unfortunately, his international career came to a halt after a Twenty20 match against Pakistan in November 2013, which marked his last appearance for South Africa.

Nevertheless, Ingram etched his name in the record books as the sixth person to score a century on his ODI debut, and he was the first South African to achieve this remarkable feat. His outstanding performance in that match will always be remembered as a moment of brilliance in his career.

Outside of international cricket, Ingram played for the Chevrolet Warriors and even captained the team for a period. Under his leadership, the Warriors reached the final of the 2010 Champions League T20, showcasing his ability to guide and inspire his teammates.

In 2014, Ingram made a significant career move by signing with Glamorgan as a Kolpak player. This decision proved to be fruitful as he enjoyed tremendous success during his stint with the team. He showcased his prowess in limited-overs cricket, particularly in the 2016 and 2017 editions of the NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal London One Day Cup. Ingram’s contributions played a vital role in Glamorgan’s performance, and his performances during this period further highlighted his skills as a batsman.

Despite facing setbacks at the international level, Colin Ingram remained a force to be reckoned with in domestic cricket. His ability to lead and inspire his teammates, coupled with his consistent performances, brought the Warriors to the final of the One Day Cup in 2015, although they narrowly missed out on the title to the Titans due to net run rate calculations.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
ODI	31	29	3	843	124	32.42	1024	82.32	3	3	82	10	12
T20I	9	9	1	210	78	26.25	162	129.62	0	1	23	7	2
FC	119	210	17	7310	190	37.87	–	–	17	31	–	–	80
List A	193	185	20	7926	155	48.03	8785	90.22	19	50	–	–	68
T20	331	322	46	8141	127*	29.49	5905	137.86	4	49	729	362	112