Cape Town – White Lightning celebrates his 60th birthday today. Relive the best moments from Allan Donald’s memorable career.

Donald vs Australia 

Allan Donald claimed 98 international wickets against Australia, including 53 in 14 Tests at an average of 31.08, with best figures of 6-59. He also took 45 wickets in 30 ODIs against the Aussies.

Donald vs Athers

Relive Allan Donald’s ferocious spell against England’s Michael Atherton at Trent Bridge in 1998, widely regarded as one of the greatest bowler-batsman battles in Test cricket history.

Birth of White Lightning!

Happy Birthday Allan Donald

*First South African to take 300 Test Wickets
*Only Player to take 5-fer in Country’s First ODI (5-29 v India, 1991)
*Dismissed Lara 6 times in 8 Test Innings
*602 International Wickets *4 World Cups https://t.co/rUm7T4EXZk

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) October 20, 2026

Donald vs Lara

Watch Allan Donald’s fiery spell against Brian Lara, which culminated in the West Indies great being knocked to the ground.

Inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 

Donald was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2019, alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Cathryn Fitzpatrick, in recognition of a remarkable international career that yielded 330 Test wickets and 272 ODI scalps.

Happy Birthday to our DP World Lions bowling coach and Proteas legend, Allan Donald! 🦁🎂

From inspiring a nation, with ball in hand on the field as Mr “White Lightning” himself, to guiding the next generation of Lions, your passion for the game continues to make an impact.

Wishing you a fantastic day and a year filled with happiness!🤗🏏💛

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— DP World Lions (@DPWorldLions) October 20, 2026