Nantie Hayward


Mornantau 'Nantie' Hayward is a former South African cricketer, who played Tests and ODIs. He is a right-arm fast bowler, who, according to Peter Robinson, "has genuine pace, the ability to get bounce and abundant energy".
He has had his education from Daniel Pienaar Technical High school.
He played for Derbyshire until his retirement from all cricket in 2012.

International career

At the time of Robinson's article, "Hayward clearly seen as the successor to Allan Donald as the spearhead of the South African attack." However Hayward did not play a Test match after August 2004 or a One Day International after April 2002. Steve Waugh appears to have reached this conclusion in his autobiography, saying that: "I'm amazed he didn't...become world-class...a collective cheer went up in the Australian camp whenever his unpredictable raw pace was overlooked ."

Ireland career

He played for Ireland in the 2007 Friends Provident Trophy.

International record

Test 5 Wicket hauls

#FiguresMatchOpponentVenueCityCountryYear
15/5613Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurbanSouth Africa2002

International awards

One Day International Cricket

Man of the Match awards