Lizaad Williams: Profile, Age, Height, Debut, Career, Stats, Net Worth and More

Cricket is all about raw talent, and how a person is able to take raw, fresh talent and churn it to perfection. It’s not just about the sport but actually the player who can make or break the sport – and one such maestro in his lane is Lizaad Williams, who hails from Vredenburg in South Africa, and has carved out a rather dynamic career for himself as a right-arm fast bowler known for his raw pace and ability to deliver beautifully under pressure.

This article will cover exclusive details about Lizaad Williams stats, IPL auction 2025, his career, and much more. 

Lizaad Williams: Profile

Lizaad Buyron Williams or well known as Lizaad Williams is a South African International cricketer who has made a name for himself and is renowned for being a right-hand fast bowler, and currently plays for Northerns. He made his international debut for South Africa, his homecity in April 2021.

Full Name	Lizaad Buyron Williams
Well known as	Lizaad Williams
Age (2025)	31 years old
Birthday	1 October 1993
Place of Birth	Vredenburg, Western Cape Town, South Africa
Profession	Cricketer; Bowler
Batting Style	Left-handed batsman
Bowling Style	Right-arm medium-fast bowler
Jersey No.	#6 (South Africa)
	#11 (South Africa Under-19)
	# 23 (Domestic )
IPL Team	Delhi Capitals (2024); Mumbai Indians (2025)
Net Worth (2025)	$ 1million or ₹ 8 crore (estimated)
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Adri Williams

Lizaad Williams Age, Height and Physical Stats

Lizaad is currently 31 years old, given the fact that he was born on 1st October 1993. His zodiac sign is Libra, and his height is 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm. Williams has a complementing weight of 79 kg, and he has dark brown eyes and black hair. 

Age (2025)	31
Zodiac sign	Libra
Height	6 feet 2 inches (188cm)
Weight	79 kg
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Family Members

Williams was born and raised in Vredenburg by his mother, Lizette Lizelle Williams, and his father, whose name has not been disclosed.  He grew up in an environment that nurtured his skills and passion from a young age. His parents recognized his talent and honed his skills in local tournaments and competitions, and he shone through as his unique ability to bowl at speeds above 140km/h caught the attention of a lot of people, thus earning him a spot in South Africa’s Under-19 World Cup in 2012.

Educational Background

In terms of his education, he pursued higher education from the University of Western Cape, in Cape Town, as he understood the importance of completing education.

Lizaad Williams Career As a Cricketer

Given the fact that he had qualified for the Under-19 World Cup in 2012, Williams had managed to make a name for himself in the cricket world, and soon enough, he found recognition. 

His domestic career began with Boland in the 2012-13 season, wherein his performance in List A cricket had secured him a rookie contract. He finished that season with 24 wickets at an impressive average. 

By this time, had had managed to establish himself as a promising powerhouse of talent, and his stints with the Cape Cobras, Northerns and the Titans further solidified his place, thus transforming his position from a raw pacer into a disciplined bowler who was capable of swinging the new ball and delivering deceptively slower deliveries.

Domestic Stats

• Boland (2012-13): He made his first-class debut in the CSA Provincial three-day competition vs Border.
• Cape Cobras/Western Province (2013-20): He reached the finals and took 18 wickets, which were economical and impactful
• Titans/Northerns (2020-present): He was named Titans Player of the Year for consistent roles in T20 and List formats.
• Mzansi Super League: He took key wickets and honed his T20 skills

International Career

Williams’ international debut came in April 2021 when he was named in South Africa’s T20I squad against Pakistan. His first appearance in T20I marked the beginning of a slow but steady rise, although he had to face stiff competition in a country renowned for producing fast bowlers in the industry. On 16th July 2021, he made his ODI debut against Ireland and dismissed Andy McBrine with his first ball, and his test debut was made on 31st March 2022 against Bangladesh ,wherein he showcased his ability to bowl hard lengths with bounce.

International Stats

• T20I Debut (10th April 2021): He made his international debut when he played against Pakistan in Johannesburg. He took 1 wicket and showed an early, promising performance
• ODI Debut (16th July 2021): When he played against Ireland in Dublin, Williams claimed a wicket first first ball against Andy McBrine.
• Test Debut (31st March 2022): In Wherein he played against Bangladesh in Durban and took 3 wickets in the match.
• ODI Series (2021), wherein he played against Ireland and earned the best figures of 4/32 in an ODI. 
• T20 (2021): Wherein he played against the West Indies and achieved the best figures of 3/35 in a matc,h thus breaking key partnerships
• 2023 ODI World Cup Squad: He was included in South Africa’s squad and played a supporting role.

Lizaad William’s IPL Journey

Williams’ IPL career journey began in 2024 when he was signed by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for Harry Brook, at a base price of INR 50 lakhs. He went on to debut in the leagues on 27th April 2024 against Mumbai Indias, and he played two matches and took 1 wicket. His best figures of 1/38 came against the Kolkata Knight Riders. 

IPL Auction 2025 

In the 2025 IPL auction, Lizaad was acquired by the Mumbai Indians for a price of INR 75 lakhs after having recognized his ability to bolster their pace attack in the last season. However, an inury stopped him from playing in the 2025 season with Corbin Bosch becoming his replacement. However, MI’s investment has underscored Lizaad’s growing reputation as a T20 specialist who is quite capable of delivering well in high-pressure situations. 

Lizaad Williams Stats

Batting Stats

Type	M	Inn	Runs	BF	HS	Avg	SR	NO	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	2	3	25	71	13	8.33	35.22	0	4	0	0	0	0
ODI	7	3	17	23	13	5.67	73.92	0	2	0	0	0	0
T20	15	7	6	17	2	1.5	35.30	3	0	0	0	0	0
IPL	2	1	1	2	1	0	50.00	1	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Stats 

Type	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Avg	Econ	SR	BBI	BBM	5w	10w
Test	2	2	185	105	3	35.0	3.41	61.67	3/54	3/54	0	0
ODI	7	7	364	362	16	22.63	5.97	22.75	4/32	4/32	0	0
T20	15	15	310	491	20	24.55	9.5	15.5	3/35	3/35	0	0
IPL	2	2	36	72	1	72.0	12	36.0	1/38	1/38	0	0

Lizaad Williams Bowling Speed

If we had to give a figure, we could say that Williams regularly clocks his speeds at above 140 km/h, which is quite normal for him but rather impressive for others. His pitch has occasionally touched 145 km/h, and his speed is complemented by a deceptive slower ball and a fast swing. This combination is quite effective in T20 cricket, where his variations keep several batsmen from the opposing teams guessing.

Lizaad Williams Net Worth

As of 2025, he has amassed an estimated net worth of  approx. $1 million, which is equivalent to ₹8 crores. This figure is primarily earned to lizaad williams from ipl 2024 auction with Delhi Capitals at INR 50 lakhs and Mumbai Indians at INR 75 lakhs. He also has earned primarily from his domestic earnings. Apart from this, he earns from brand campaigns, paid promotions, collaborations, and brand endorsements.

Sources of Income	Details
SA20 League Salary	Earned ₹325,000 ($17,400)
IPL 2024 auction price	Base price of ₹50 lakh ($60,000) bought by Delhi Capitals
IPL 2025 auction price	Base price of ₹75 lakh ($90,000 USD) Bought by Mumbai Indians
Domestic & International match fees	Not publicly available
Estimated Net Worth (2025)	$1 million (₹8 crore) approximately

Lizaad Williams Injury

The injuries that were sustained by Lizaad include:

• Rib Muscle Strain (October 2024): He was ruled out of South Africa’s three ODI match series against the Netherlands due to a rib muscle strain, and this limited his player availability during a crucial period.
• Knee Injury (January 2025): Due to a knee injury, he ended up missing an entire SA20 season with Joburg Super Kings. 
• Knee Injury Extension (March 2025): The same injury forced Lizaad to withdraw from the IPL 2025 season completely just weeks before the tournament began. His absence was a big blow to Mumbai Indians pace attack, but his fellow south African  Corbin Bosch was made to sign as his replacement for the season.

Social Media Presence

Lizaad is active on social media platforms and his credentials are mentioned below

Social Media Platform	Handle	Followers
Instagram	lizzyw11	10.5k followers
X	LizaadW17	1210 followers

Conclusion

Lizaad Williams’ journey from a small-town cricketer to becoming an international and IPL superstar is quite an inspirational story and is a testament to his talent and overall perseverance. His career stats highlight his wicket-taking prowess, whereas it also throw light on how fast he truly is at bowling. Over the years, he has made a name for himself that makes him a role model for several aspiring young cricketers out there.