Josh Tongue
124 matches · 14 Apr 2017 to 22 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Joshua Charles Tongue
- Born
- 15 Nov 1997, Redditch
- Age
- 28 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Joshua Charles Tongue (born 15 November 1997) is an English cricketer who plays for the England Test team and Nottinghamshire having previously represented Worcestershire. He is a right-arm fast bowler, who also bats right-handed.
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Josh Tongue: career summary
Josh Tongue is a bowler, born on 15 Nov 1997 in Redditch. Josh Tongue has played 124 matches on CricInto's records, from 14 Apr 2017 to 22 Oct 2026, for England, Manchester Super Giants, Nottinghamshire, Manchester Originals and Worcestershire.
In the Specsavers County Championship (27 matches, 2017–2019): 387 runs in 40 innings at an average of 11.73 and a strike rate of 46.24 (highest score 41); 99 wickets at an average of 23.65 and an economy rate of 3.34 (best 6/97).
In the County Championship (22 matches, 2021–2026): 385 runs in 27 innings at an average of 24.06 and a strike rate of 48.19, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 55); 79 wickets at an average of 27.22 and an economy rate of 3.60 (best 5/29).
In the The Hundred Men's Competition (21 matches, 2023–2026): 12 runs in 4 innings at an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 85.71 (highest score 8*); 35 wickets at an average of 15.37 and an economy rate of 8.36 (best 4/26).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 22 | 5 | 133 | 30* | 7.82 | 304 | 43.75 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| ODI | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1* | 0.50 | 4 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T20I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 27 | 40 | 7 | 387 | 41 | 11.73 | 837 | 46.24 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 3 |
| County Championship | 22 | 27 | 11 | 385 | 55 | 24.06 | 799 | 48.19 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 2 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 21 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8* | 12.00 | 14 | 85.71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 15 | 8 | 3 | 99 | 34 | 19.80 | 96 | 103.13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2* | - | 2 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 2 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1* | 1.00 | 9 | 11.11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 30 | 486.2 | 2001 | 76 | 5/45 | 26.33 | 4.11 | 38.39 | 3 | 4 |
| ODI | 5 | 5 | 35.5 | 245 | 5 | 3/79 | 49.00 | 6.84 | 43.00 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 5 | 5 | 20 | 188 | 8 | 4/28 | 23.50 | 9.40 | 15.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 27 | 46 | 701.4 | 2341 | 99 | 6/97 | 23.65 | 3.34 | 42.53 | 6 | 5 |
| County Championship | 22 | 36 | 596.4 | 2150 | 79 | 5/29 | 27.22 | 3.60 | 45.32 | 3 | 6 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 21 | 21 | 64.2 | 538 | 35 | 4/26 | 15.37 | 8.36 | 11.03 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 15 | 15 | 105.1 | 728 | 16 | 2/35 | 45.50 | 6.92 | 39.44 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 5 | 5 | 14 | 122 | 3 | 2/32 | 40.67 | 8.71 | 28.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 5 | 5 | 15 | 150 | 5 | 2/35 | 30.00 | 10.00 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 4 | 8 | 117.1 | 363 | 14 | 3/38 | 25.93 | 3.10 | 50.21 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | ENG vs SL ODI | DNB | 3/79 (8.5) |
| 24 Sept 2026 | ENG vs SL ODI | 1* (1) | 0/50 (7) |
| 22 Sept 2026 | ENG vs SL ODI | 0 (1) | 1/23 (5) |
| 15 Sept 2026 | ENG vs SL T20I | DNB | 1/25 (4) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | ENG vs PAK Test | 15 (20) | 4/42 (10) & 2/106 (22) |
| 27 Aug 2026 | ENG vs PAK Test | 30* (48) & 12 (15) | 2/27 (6) & 3/46 (8.5) |
| 19 Aug 2026 | ENG vs PAK Test | 8 (10) | 5/46 (9.1) & 3/43 (7) |
| 16 Aug 2026 | MSG vs TR The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/27 (3.2) |
| 14 Aug 2026 | MSG vs SL The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 4/26 (3.2) |
| 11 Aug 2026 | MSG vs SL The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/23 (3.2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Josh Tongue scored in the Specsavers County Championship?
Josh Tongue has scored 387 runs in the Specsavers County Championship, at an average of 11.73.
How many wickets has Josh Tongue taken in the Specsavers County Championship?
Josh Tongue has taken 99 wickets in the Specsavers County Championship, with best figures of 6/97.
How many runs has Josh Tongue scored in the County Championship?
Josh Tongue has scored 385 runs in the County Championship, at an average of 24.06.
How many wickets has Josh Tongue taken in the County Championship?
Josh Tongue has taken 79 wickets in the County Championship, with best figures of 5/29.
How many runs has Josh Tongue scored in the The Hundred Men's Competition?
Josh Tongue has scored 12 runs in the The Hundred Men's Competition, at an average of 12.00.
How many wickets has Josh Tongue taken in the The Hundred Men's Competition?
Josh Tongue has taken 35 wickets in the The Hundred Men's Competition, with best figures of 4/26.
What is Josh Tongue's highest score?
Josh Tongue's highest score is 55, in the County Championship.
How old is Josh Tongue?
Josh Tongue was born on 15 Nov 1997 in Redditch, and is 28 years old.
Which teams has Josh Tongue played for?
England (2023–2026), Manchester Super Giants (2026), Nottinghamshire (2025–2026), Manchester Originals (2023–2025) and Worcestershire (2017–2023).