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GALLERY: Flashback to Lungi Ngidi's Hilton College days

Cape Town - Lungi Ngidi became the name on every South African cricket fans lips following his whirlwind debut against India in Centurion.

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Ngidi returned figures of 6/39 in India's second innings at his home ground to see the Proteas to a 135-run win against the world's No 1-ranked team.

The 21-year-old had posted figures of 1/51 in India's first knock, giving him match analysis of 7/90.

However, before his star-studded debut, Ngidi worked on his craft at his high school, Hilton College, in KwaZulu-Natal.

A look back at Ngidi as a schoolboy:

Images: Supplied

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