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Genuine out-and-out pace bowler, often exceeding 150 km/h.
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Aggressive run-up and raw speed were his trademarks, though sometimes at the cost of accuracy.
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At his best, could unsettle top-order batters with bounce and movement.
3. International Career
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Test Debut: 16 December 1999 vs England (Centurion)
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ODI Debut: 23 January 1999 vs West Indies
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Last Test: 8 September 2004 vs Sri Lanka
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Last ODI: 20 September 2004 vs West Indies
Career Stats:
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Bowling Avg | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 16 | 54 | 29.79 | 5/56 |
| ODI | 21 | 21 | 40.14 | 4/31 |
4. Domestic & County Cricket
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Represented Eastern Province, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire in domestic and county cricket.
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In county cricket, he often played the role of overseas fast-bowling spearhead.
5. Career Highlights
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Clocked 154.4 km/h, making him one of the quickest bowlers of his era.
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Notable for some fiery spells against top teams, especially England and Australia in early 2000s.
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Was seen as the natural successor to Allan Donald for raw pace in South African cricket, though injuries and consistency issues curtailed his international longevity.
6. Post-Retirement
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Retired from professional cricket around 2012.
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Has since been involved in coaching and mentoring young fast bowlers in South Africa.
If you want, I can also compile a list of the fastest recorded deliveries by South African bowlers so you can see how Hayward’s 154.4 km/h ranks against legends like Allan Donald, Dale Steyn, and Anrich Nortje.
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