Marchant de Lange is a bowler from South Africa. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. Born 13 October 1990 in Tzaneen, Transvaal Province, South Africa; a 2.01 m right-arm fast bowler and tail-end right-handed batsman. Represented South Africa from 2011 to 2016, making his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 26 December 2011 and taking 7/81 in the first innings (8/126 in the match).
Played in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders (2012) and Mumbai Indians (2014-2015). Long English county career with Glamorgan, Somerset and Gloucestershire; in 2021 he took the first five-wicket haul in The Hundred, for Trent Rockets. His most extensive senior record is in First-class cricket: 112 matches, 2,162 runs, 380 wickets.
About Marchant de Lange
Born 13 October 1990 in Tzaneen, Transvaal Province, South Africa; a 2.01 m right-arm fast bowler and tail-end right-handed batsman. Represented South Africa from 2011 to 2016, making his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 26 December 2011 and taking 7/81 in the first innings (8/126 in the match). Played in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders (2012) and Mumbai Indians (2014-2015).
Long English county career with Glamorgan, Somerset and Gloucestershire; in 2021 he took the first five-wicket haul in The Hundred, for Trent Rockets. A former javelin thrower, which Wikipedia's playing-style section credits for his ability to generate pace of around 145-150 km/h from a short run-up. Cricnepal reported his signing by Biratnagar Kings for NPL 2025, adding genuine pace and IPL and The Hundred experience.
In NPL 2025 he took 2/17 for Biratnagar Kings against Kathmandu Gorkhas in a five-wicket win.
Player details
| Full name | Marchant de Lange |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 October 1990 |
| Birthplace | Tzaneen, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast |
| NPL teams | Biratnagar Kings — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Marchant de Lange is a right-handed bowler who bowls right-arm fast.
His First-class record underlines that role: 1 century, 6 half-centuries, a best of 113 across 112 matches. With the ball his List A figures read 174 wickets with a best of 5/49.
Marchant de Lange’s NPL career
Marchant de Lange’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 2 (2025) — Biratnagar Kings. Signed by Biratnagar Kings as an overseas fast bowler for Season 2 and listed in their squad (the 2/17 against Kathmandu Gorkhas is recorded on the 2025 season page).
Marchant de Lange career records
Senior career figures for Marchant de Lange as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4.5 | 0/0 | 9 | 7/81 |
| ODI | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4/46 |
| First-class | 112 | 2,162 | 113 | 17.02 | 1/6 | 380 | 7/23 |
| List A | 100 | 776 | 58* | 15.52 | 0/2 | 174 | 5/49 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Marchant de Lange played for?
Marchant de Lange represented Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Marchant de Lange’s playing role?
He is a bowler. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast.
When was Marchant de Lange born?
Marchant de Lange was born on 13 October 1990 in Tzaneen, Transvaal Province, South Africa.
Where is Marchant de Lange from?
Marchant de Lange is a cricketer from South Africa.
Sources
Marchant de Lange — Wikipedia: Born 13 October 1990 in Tzaneen, Transvaal Province, South Africa; a 2.01 m right-arm fast bowler and tail-end right-handed batsman. Represented South Africa from 2011 to 2016, making his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 26 December 2011 and taking 7/81 in the first innings (8/126 in the match).
Nepal Premier League 2025: Du Plessis, Chris Lynn, and David Malan Among Global Stars Joining NPL — Cricnepal: Cricnepal reported his signing by Biratnagar Kings for NPL 2025, adding genuine pace and IPL and The Hundred experience.
2025 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia: In NPL 2025 he took 2/17 for Biratnagar Kings against Kathmandu Gorkhas in a five-wicket win.
2024 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia
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Biratnagar Kings — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Faf du Plessis, George Munsey and Martin Guptill were his Biratnagar Kings team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Biratnagar Kings squad.