Lizaad Williams Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 30 Years

Height: 5’ 8”

Wife: Adri Williams

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Lizaad Buyron Williams
Nickname(s)	• Lizzo • Tollos • Lizzy
Profession	Cricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- On 16 July 2021 against Ireland in Dublin Test- On 31 March 2022 against Bangladesh in Durban T20- On 10 April 2021 against Pakistan in Johannesburg
Jersey Number	#6 (South Africa) #11 (South Africa Under-19) #23 (Domestic)
Domestic/State Team	School & University Cricket • Boland Under-15 (2008-09) • Boland Under-19 (2008-2012) • South African Schools Colts (2009-2010) • South African Schools (2010-2011) • Stellenbosch University (2012-2014) • University of the Western Cape (2014-2015) • University Sport South Africa (2016) Club Cricket • Vredenburg-Saldanha Cricket Club First-Class/List-A/T20 • Boland (2010-2020) • Cape Cobras (2013-2020) • South African Invitation XI (2012-2018) • Western Province (2014-2016) • Lions (2018-2019) • Titans (2020-2021) • Northerns (2021-2024) South African T20 (SA20) League • Nelson Mandela Bay Giants (2018-19) • Jozi Stars (2019-2020) • Joburg Super Kings (2022-2024) County • Northamptonshire (2022) Indian Premier League (IPL) • Delhi Capitals (DC) (2024)
Coach/Mentor	• Rossouw Mercuur • Esmond Barends
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Right arm medium-fast
Awards	Newcomer of the Year Award, Players’ Player of the Year Award, Most Valuable Player Award, and Player of the Year Award at Titans Annual Awards in 2021
Personal Life
Date of Birth	1 October 1993 (Friday)
Age (as of 2023)	30 Years
Birthplace	Vredenburg, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Zodiac sign	Libra
Nationality	South African
Hometown	Vredenburg
School	• Weston Secondary School, Vredenburg • Hugenote High School, Vredenburg
College/University	University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Studies (passed in 2018)
Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Outdoor adventure activities • Travelling
Tattoo(s)	• Words 'Powerful Beyond Measure' on his chest • A design on his left arm • A design on his left abdomen • Word 'Vrendenburg' and a warrior design on his left arm • A tattoo on left forearm
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Le Roux (2013) • Adri Williams (2019-2021)
Marriage Date	15 May 2021
Marriage Place	Nelson Wine Estate, Windmeul, Western Cape, Paarl
Family
Wife/Spouse	Adri Williams
Children	Daughter(s)- 2 • Kay-Zimé Pieters (Born on 17 February 2010) • Madison (Born to Adri in 2023)
Parents	Mother- Lizette Lizelle Williams (born on 15 September 1968, died on 10 October 2019)
Siblings	Brother- 1 (Name Not Known) Note: He had an elder brother who died in 2018 in a gang-related violence.
Favourites
Basketball Player	Trae Young
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Volkswagen Polo • Volkswagen T-Cross SUV
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	• R 325,000 (as of 2024 from SA20 contract with Joburg Super Kings) • INR 50 lakh (as of 2024 from IPL contract with Delhi Capitals)
Social Media
Instagram	Lizaad Williams
Twitter	Lizaad Williams

Some Lesser Known Facts About Lizaad Williams

Lizaad Williams played rugby during his childhood and wanted to become a rugby player.
Lizaad Williams (in black) playing rugby during his childhood

He was often bullied as he lived in a single-mother household.

He also played cricket with his friends in his neighbourhood. He played as a wicketkeeper during his initial cricketing days.
Lizaad Williams (left) with his friend during his childhood

In 2007, his high school coach Rossouw Mercuur convinced him to quit rugby and focus on becoming a cricketer.

Williams played for South Africa in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup.
Lizaad Williams (left) with Quinton de Kock during the 2012 Under-19 World Cup

He was only 16 years old when he welcomed his first daughter Kay-Zimé Pieters in 2010. His mother took care of his daughter before passing away.
Lizaad Williams’s mother and first daughter

While studying in college, he joined Sports Skills for Life Skills (SS4LS), an organisation where he was taught about balancing his life and cricket.
Lizaad Williams with his mother on his convocation

In the 2022 SA20 auction, he was acquired by Johannesburg Super Kings for R 325,000.

He later made his debut for the South African national cricket team at the age of 27, which he called a tribute to his mother.

In 2023, he played for South Africa A team during their series against Sri Lanka A.
Lizaad Williams playing for South Africa A during their series against Sri Lanka A

He played in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India and returned home midway through the tournament to be with his wife during the birth of his child.
Lizaad Williams in the 2023 ODI World Cup

On 12 December 2023, he dismissed Indian batter Shubman Gill on a duck and mocked him by making a king sign on his head with his hands.

Williams traps Gill in front ☝️

Tune-in to the 2nd #SAvIND T20I LIVE on @starsportsindia pic.twitter.com/e7yO7PZvIS

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 12, 2023

Lizaad Williams went unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2024 IPL season; however, he was later signed up by Delhi Capitals (DC) for his base price of Rs 50 lakhs as a replacement player for Harry Brook.
Lizaad Williams bowling for Delhi Capitals in a practice session

He wants to make a name for himself through his life’s work, not alone for his cricketing achievements. He mentioned in his Instagram bio that ‘If I’m only remembered as a cricketer, I’ve done a bad job in life.’
Lizaad Williams’ Instagram Bio