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IPL Teams That Could Target RCB's Lungi Ngidi During Trade Window Before 2026 Season

Debashis Sarangi

Lungi Ngidi had a fabulous game vs AUS [Source: @RCBTweets/X]Lungi Ngidi had a fabulous game vs AUS [Source: @RCBTweets/X]

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi had a dream outing in the second ODI against Australia at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. The right-arm pacer helped South Africa defend a 277-run total, dismantling the Australians with a clinical fifer. 

Lungi Ngidi's Sublime Form Raises His IPL Stock

South Africa's premier fast bowler, Lungi Ngidi, has been in prolific form of late. The tall pacer rattled Australia with a three-wicket haul in the second innings of the WTC 2025 final before oozing his class in the away series against Australia. His recent form has certainly raised his stock in the IPL, which is why Ngidi might ask RCB to trade or release him, hoping for a more lucrative contract ahead of the 2026 season. 

Teams That Could Approach RCB For Ngidi

Chennai Super Kings

Why CSK could try to trade in Ngidi?

Criterion
Data
Overs66
Wickets21
Average33.4
Strike Rate18.9
Economy10.64
Dot %39.9

(CSK pacers in 7-20 overs phase in IPL 2025)

  • As shown in the above table, Chennai Super Kings had a glaring flaw in their middle and death overs bowling in the IPL 2025. Apart from conceding 10.64 runs per over, the CSK bowlers took almost 19 deliveries to take a wicket in the final two phases of the game. 
  • Talking about Ngidi, the fast bowler strikes every 14.5 balls in T20 cricket, signifying his wicket-taking ability. Furthermore, he can capitalise on Chennai's sluggish track with his hit-the-deck bowling and variations, making him a potent weapon in the slog overs. 

Delhi Capitals

Why could DC try to trade Ngidi in?

Criterion
Data
Wickets22
Average44.18
Strike Rate25.25
Economy10.39

(DC Pacers barring Starc in IPL 2025)

  • Mitchell Starc emerged as DC's lead seamer, scalping 14 wickets in 11 IPL 2025 matches. However, none of the DC pacers, apart from the Australian great, could make an impact for the Delhi-based franchise in the tournament. 
  • Mukesh Kumar blew hot and cold, while Dushmantha recorded a horrendous economy of 11.40. Mohit Sharma managed only two wickets in eight matches, with T Natarajan missing plenty of matches due to injury. Therefore, Lungi Ngidi could be an excellent addition to DC's depleted pace attack if they manage to trade him from RCB before next season. 

Gujarat Titans

Why could GT try to trade Ngidi in?

Criterion
Data
Wickets4
Average80.75
Strike Rate40.5
Economy11.96

(GT's overseas pacers in IPL 2025)

  • Just like DC, the Gujarat Titans were also let down by their overseas fast bowlers. Before serving a ban due to drug abuse, ace speedster Kagiso Rabada played four matches for GT with modest success, managing only two wickets. His South African teammate Gerald Coetzee also had a forgettable season, scalping two wickets at a horrible economy of 10.91. 
  • So, the ordinary performances from their fast bowlers other than Prasidh Krishna might prompt GT to revamp their pace stocks ahead of the IPL 2026. In such a scenario, they might approach RCB to trade Ngidi in, considering the pacer's all-phase excellence and variations that could be handy on Ahmedabad's flat batting deck.