Richard Ngarava
160 matches · 15 Jun 2017 to 25 Jul 2026
- Born
- 28 Dec 1997, Harare
- Age
- 28 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm fast-medium
Richard Ngarava (born 29 December 1997) is a Zimbabwean cricketer and captain in Test and ODI. He made his Twenty20 debut for Zimbabwe against Free State in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup on 9 September 2016. Earlier, he was part of Zimbabwe's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
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Richard Ngarava: career summary
Richard Ngarava is a bowler from Zimbabwe, born on 28 Dec 1997 in Harare. Richard Ngarava has played 160 matches on CricInto's records, from 15 Jun 2017 to 25 Jul 2026, for Zimbabwe, Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai Capitals, Sylhet Strikers and Galle Titans.
In T20Is (89 matches, 2019–2026): 111 runs in 33 innings at an average of 6.17 and a strike rate of 104.72 (highest score 15*); 114 wickets at an average of 19.89 and an economy rate of 7.32 (best 4/16).
In ODIs (49 matches, 2017–2026): 271 runs in 31 innings at an average of 15.94 and a strike rate of 83.64 (highest score 48); 67 wickets at an average of 29.48 and an economy rate of 5.35 (best 5/32).
In Tests (10 matches, 2021–2026): 135 runs in 16 innings at an average of 11.25 and a strike rate of 48.91 (highest score 28*); 21 wickets at an average of 40.71 and an economy rate of 3.62 (best 4/53).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | 16 | 4 | 135 | 28* | 11.25 | 276 | 48.91 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| ODI | 49 | 31 | 14 | 271 | 48 | 15.94 | 324 | 83.64 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 | 4 |
| T20I | 89 | 33 | 15 | 111 | 15* | 6.17 | 106 | 104.72 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 | 4 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lanka Premier League | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6* | 9.00 | 6 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| International League T20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | 16 | 236.1 | 855 | 21 | 4/53 | 40.71 | 3.62 | 67.48 | 2 | 0 |
| ODI | 49 | 47 | 369.2 | 1975 | 67 | 5/32 | 29.48 | 5.35 | 33.07 | 1 | 1 |
| T20I | 89 | 87 | 309.4 | 2267 | 114 | 4/16 | 19.89 | 7.32 | 16.30 | 3 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 5 | 5 | 19 | 162 | 9 | 4/30 | 18.00 | 8.53 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 5 | 5 | 15.4 | 123 | 3 | 2/15 | 41.00 | 7.85 | 31.33 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 64 | 1 | 1/30 | 64.00 | 10.67 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs IND T20I | 1 (8) | 1/43 (3) |
| 23 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs IND T20I | DNB | 1/30 (2.2) |
| 19 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs BAN T20I | DNB | 2/20 (4) |
| 17 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs BAN T20I | 15* (17) | 2/23 (4) |
| 15 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs BAN T20I | DNB | 4/26 (4) |
| 9 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs BAN ODI | DNB | 3/55 (9.1) |
| 6 Jul 2026 | ZIM vs BAN ODI | 27 (41) | 3/31 (7.1) |
| 28 Jun 2026 | ZIM vs BAN Test | 3 (11) | 2/18 (10) & 3/32 (9) |
| 26 Feb 2026 | ZIM vs IND T20I | DNB | 1/62 (4) |
| 23 Feb 2026 | ZIM vs WI T20I | 7* (6) | 2/47 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Richard Ngarava scored in T20Is?
Richard Ngarava has scored 111 runs in T20Is, at an average of 6.17.
How many wickets has Richard Ngarava taken in T20Is?
Richard Ngarava has taken 114 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/16.
How many runs has Richard Ngarava scored in ODIs?
Richard Ngarava has scored 271 runs in ODIs, at an average of 15.94.
How many wickets has Richard Ngarava taken in ODIs?
Richard Ngarava has taken 67 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/32.
How many runs has Richard Ngarava scored in Tests?
Richard Ngarava has scored 135 runs in Tests, at an average of 11.25.
How many wickets has Richard Ngarava taken in Tests?
Richard Ngarava has taken 21 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 4/53.
What is Richard Ngarava's highest score?
Richard Ngarava's highest score is 48, in ODIs.
How old is Richard Ngarava?
Richard Ngarava was born on 28 Dec 1997 in Harare, and is 28 years old.
Which teams has Richard Ngarava played for?
Zimbabwe (2017–2026), Sharjah Warriorz (2025), Dubai Capitals (2024), Sylhet Strikers (2024) and Galle Titans (2023).