Jonathan David Vandiar (born 25 April 1990 in Paarl, Western Cape) is a South African first-class cricketer who currently plays for the Titans Cricket Team. Jonathan played for Dolphins since 2007 season, but later opted a switch to the Highveld Lions Cricket Team. Jonathan excelled during his spell at the Lions by representing South Africa at U-19 level. Jonathan was in the U-19 side that reached the 2008 U-19 World Cup Final vs India. He was the top run-scoring South African in the tournament. Jonathan then went on to represent South Africa A in various tours abroad and was also drafted in the 2011 Preliminary South African World Cup 30-man squad. Jonathan was signed for the Royal Challengers Bangalore Team for the 2011 IPL Season. Jonathan moved back to the Dolphins in 2012 before joining the Titans in 2016. .[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan David Vandiar |
| Born | (1990-04-25) 25 April 1990 (age 32) Paarl, Western Cape |
| Batting | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling | Legbreak |
| Role | Batsman |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 2 May 2016 | |
In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[4] However, in October 2017, Cricket South Africa initially postponed the tournament until November 2018, with it being cancelled soon after.[5]
In June 2018, he was named in the squad for the Titans team for the 2018–19 season.[6] He was the leading run-scorer for the Titans in the 2018–19 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series, with 449 runs in seven matches.[7] In April 2021, he was named in Northern Cape's squad, ahead of the 2021–22 cricket season in South Africa.[8]