Tony de Zorzi is a South African cricketer who plays for Northerns domestically. He made his T20 debut on 16 September 2016 against Kenya and captained South Africa’s squad at the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
He made his Test debut against the West Indies on 28 February 2023 and his ODI debut on 18 March 2023 in the same series. In April 2023, he captained South Africa A on their tour of Sri Lanka.
De Zorzi scored his first international century in December 2023 against India, making an unbeaten 119 in difficult conditions to help South Africa level the series. He made his first Test century in October 2024 against Bangladesh. He was part of South Africa’s squad that won the 2025 World Test Championship final.
Tony de Zorzi Records and Achievements
Tony de Zorzi was educated at King Edward VII in Johannesburg, where he captained the school’s first team and led South Africa in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, though the team finished 11th. He played club cricket and later at the University of Pretoria under Kruger van Wyk. De Zorzi averaged 48.33 in first-class cricket in 2021–22 and 69.00 in 2022–23, including a triple century, which brought him into national selection.
He made his international debut in 2023 against the West Indies in Tests and ODIs. He scored 85 in his third Test innings and an unbeaten 119 in his fourth ODI. De Zorzi captained South Africa A against Sri Lanka in 2023 and signed with Durban’s Super Giants for the SA20.
Tony de Zorzi Career Stats
Tony de Zorzi has played 31 Test innings, scoring 919 runs with 2 centuries and 3 fifties, including 88 fours and 13 sixes. In ODIs, he has batted 20 times, made 688 runs with 1 century and 2 fifties. In T20Is, he has 2 innings for 40 runs, including 5 fours and 1 six. As a bowler, he has not taken any wickets in Tests, ODIs, or T20Is despite playing 17, 21, and 2 matches, respectively.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 31 | 919 | 2 | 3 | 88 | 13 |
| ODIs | 20 | 688 | 1 | 2 | 73 | 22 |
| T20Is | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | Wkts | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 17 | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 21 | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Tony de Zorzi’s Personal Life
During a chat with GQ Magazine, Tony describes himself as spontaneous, rebellious, outspoken, driven, and fair. He prioritizes cricket, family, and his close inner circle. To stay balanced, he prays, reflects, and avoids taking things too personally. Travel for matches is easier for him when he immerses himself in the local culture.
He handles poor performances through prayer and self-assessment. He believes social media impacts athletes’ mental health and performance. De Zorzi encourages young athletes to have confidence in themselves and make sacrifices in order to achieve their objectives. He likes to express himself off the field through tattoos, social media, and personal style.
Tony de Zorzi Contract
Tony earned his first national contract from Cricket South Africa for the 2024–25 season, alongside Nandre Burger, after making his Test and ODI debuts. This comes as several established players were dropped, including Dean Elgar (retired), Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Wayne Parnell, and Keegan Petersen. Andile Phehlukwayo returned to the contracted list. De Zorzi joins a core group led by Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma and T20I captain Aiden Markram, with David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen contracted as white-ball specialists.
FAQs
Q. Who are Tony de Zorzi’s parents?
A. Tony de Zorzi’s mother is Natasha, an Italian who raised him as a single parent, and his father is Nigerian.
Q. Is Tony de Zorzi Italian?
A. Tony de Zorzi was born in South Africa. His mother is Italian, giving him Italian heritage.
Q. Which team does Tony de Zorzi play for in SA20?
A. Tony de Zorzi plays for Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20 league.
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