Lungi Ngidi Stats

Lungi Ngidi is one of South Africa's leading bowlers across formats

South African speedster, Lungi Ngidi is known for his impressive skills as a fast bowler. Born on 29 March 1996 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Ngidi made his first-class debut in January 2016 for Northerns and quickly drew attention for his pace and ability to generate bounce, which made him a formidable presence on the field.

Ngidi's international debut came in January 2017 when he played for the South African team in a T20 International against Sri Lanka. His performance was outstanding, earning him the Man of the Match award.

Standing at an impressive height, Ngidi uses his build to generate fast speeds and troubling bounce, making him a challenge for batsmen to face. His skill set includes an ability to bowl effective yorkers, a potent bouncer, and variations in pace, which make him a versatile player in different conditions. His career has been marred by injuries, but Ngidi continues to be a vital cog for the Proteas team.

Lungi Ngidi First Class Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures (Innings)	4Ws	5Ws
31	90	24.08	3.20	6/37	2	6

Lungi Ngidi List A Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4Ws	5Ws
83	122	28.99	5.59	6/58	5	2

Lungi Ngidi Test Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures (Innings)	5Ws	10Ws
17	51	23.37	3.08	6/39	3	0

Lungi Ngidi Test Stats By Opposition

Team	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures (Innings)	5/10Ws
Australia	3	7	29.71	3.60	3/51	0/0
England	2	2	44.00	2.93	1/15	0/0
India	6	24	19.29	2.94	6/39	2/0
Pakistan	1	2	37.00	3.70	2/57	0/0
Sri Lanka	3	8	31.62	3.27	4/44	0/0
West Indies	2	8	13.25	2.41	5/19	1/0

Lungi Ngidi Test Stats By Country

Country	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures (Innings)	5/10Ws
In Australia	2	2	66.50	4.26	1/35	0/0
In England	2	2	44.00	2.93	1/15	0/0
In India	1	0	-	4.15	-	0/0
In Pakistan	1	2	37.00	3.70	2/57	0/0
In South Africa	8	36	17.91	2.96	6/39	2/0
In Sri Lanka	1	1	63.00	2.70	1/9	0/0
In West Indies	2	8	13.25	2.41	5/19	1/0

Lungi Ngidi ODI Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4Ws	5Ws
56	88	28.50	5.74	6/58	4	1

Lungi Ngidi ODI Stats By Opposition

Team	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4/5Ws
Afghanistan	1	2	34.50	8.11	2/69	0/0
Australia	9	19	19.52	5.00	6/58	1/1
Bangladesh	4	2	83.50	5.75	1/34	0/0
England	9	14	29.50	6.45	4/62	1/0
India	10	18	27.61	6.03	4/51	1/0
Ireland	1	0	-	4.12	-	0/0
Netherlands	2	3	30.00	5.29	2/57	0/0
New Zealand	2	1	75.00	4.68	1/47	0/0
Pakistan	4	5	48.00	6.72	3/64	0/0
Sri Lanka	10	19	20.36	5.47	4/57	1/0
West Indies	2	1	121.00	7.56	1/45	0/0
Zimbabwe	2	4	11.25	2.96	3/19	0/0

Lungi Ngidi ODI Stats By Country

Country	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4/5Ws
In Australia	3	4	37.25	5.48	2/26	0/0
In England	7	8	37.37	6.36	3/64	0/0
In India	10	14	30.57	5.82	3/52	0/0
In Ireland	1	0	-	4.12	-	0/0
In South Africa	31	52	26.88	5.62	6/58	3/1
In Sri Lanka	4	10	20.10	6.21	4/57	1/0

Lungi Ngidi T20I Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4Ws	5Ws
40	60	20.23	9.27	5/39	2	1

Lungi Ngidi T20I Stats By Opposition

Team	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4/5Ws
Australia	7	7	33.57	11.28	3/41	0/0
England	9	19	15.68	9.61	5/39	0/1
India	5	10	15.50	10.00	4/29	1/0
Ireland	4	5	17.00	5.86	2/18	0/0
Netherlands	1	0	-	11.66	-	0/0
Pakistan	1	1	32.00	8.00	1/32	0/0
Sri Lanka	4	6	11.50	6.27	4/19	1/0
West Indies	6	7	34.57	11.00	3/32	0/0
Zimbabwe	3	5	12.60	7.00	2/20	0/0

Lungi Ngidi T20I Stats By Country

Country	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4/5Ws
In Australia	5	9	14.66	8.80	4/29	1/0
In England	5	9	12.55	7.21	5/39	0/1
In India	4	6	21.00	10.95	2/6	0/0
In Ireland	2	3	10.66	4.26	2/18	0/0
In South Africa	18	28	21.03	9.78	4/19	1/0
In Sri Lanka	1	0	-	8.33	-	0/0
In West Indies	5	5	39.40	10.94	3/32	0/0

Lungi Ngidi IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4Ws	5Ws
14	25	17.92	8.30	4/10	1	0

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lungi Ngidi

Q.1. When did Lungi Ngidi make his debut in international cricket?

Answer: Lungi Ngidi made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for South Africa against Sri Lanka on 20 January 2017. He was awarded the Man of the Match in this debut game.

Q.2. What are some of Lungi Ngidi's notable achievements in cricket?

Answer: Lungi Ngidi’s notable achievements include taking a six-wicket haul in his Test debut against India in 2018 and becoming the fastest South African bowler to take 50 wickets in ODIs, achieving this in just 26 matches.

Q.3. Has Lungi Ngidi played in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

Answer: Yes, Lungi Ngidi was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and later by Delhi Capitals in 2022. He had notable performances in the 2018 IPL season but did not play any matches for Delhi Capitals in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Q.4. Has Lungi Ngidi faced any injuries in his career?

Answer: Like many athletes, Lungi Ngidi has faced challenges, including injuries that have sidelined him at various points in his career. However, he has consistently shown character and made strong comebacks.