Lungi Ngidi
257 matches · 8 Nov 2015 to 6 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Lungisani True-man Ngidi
- Born
- 29 Mar 1996, Durban
- Age
- 30 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Lungisani True-man Ngidi (born 29 March 1996) is a South African professional cricketer who plays for the South Africa national cricket team. In the 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards, he was named as one of the five Cricketers of the Year. In July 2020, Ngidi was named both ODI and T20I cricketer of the year at Cricket South Africa's annual awards ceremony. Ngidi was a member of the South African team which won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship.
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Lungi Ngidi: career summary
Lungi Ngidi is a bowler from South Africa, born on 29 Mar 1996 in Durban. Lungi Ngidi has played 257 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Nov 2015 to 6 Sept 2026, for Glasgow Cosmic, Delhi Capitals, South Africa, Pretoria Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Paarl Royals, Seattle Orcas, Chennai Super Kings, Titans and Tshwane Spartans.
In ODIs (70 matches, 2018–2025): 123 runs in 29 innings at an average of 10.25 and a strike rate of 49.80 (highest score 20*); 107 wickets at an average of 29.41 and an economy rate of 5.82 (best 6/58).
In T20Is (63 matches, 2017–2026): 59 runs in 18 innings at an average of 11.80 and a strike rate of 81.94 (highest score 13*); 87 wickets at an average of 21.15 and an economy rate of 8.66 (best 5/39).
In the SA20 (35 matches, 2023–2026): 33 runs in 14 innings at an average of 4.71 and a strike rate of 82.50 (highest score 13*); 34 wickets at an average of 31.85 and an economy rate of 8.66 (best 4/39).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 31 | 11 | 97 | 19 | 4.85 | 230 | 42.17 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| ODI | 70 | 29 | 17 | 123 | 20* | 10.25 | 247 | 49.80 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| T20I | 63 | 18 | 13 | 59 | 13* | 11.80 | 72 | 81.94 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| SA20 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 33 | 13* | 4.71 | 40 | 82.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Indian Premier League | 28 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2.00 | 9 | 44.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 16 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3* | 5.00 | 8 | 62.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2* | - | 1 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European T20 Premier League | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6* | 9.00 | 4 | 225.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Major League Cricket | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 35 | 429.4 | 1356 | 58 | 6/39 | 23.38 | 3.16 | 44.45 | 1 | 3 |
| ODI | 70 | 69 | 540.2 | 3147 | 107 | 6/58 | 29.41 | 5.82 | 30.30 | 4 | 2 |
| T20I | 63 | 63 | 212.3 | 1840 | 87 | 5/39 | 21.15 | 8.66 | 14.66 | 3 | 1 |
| SA20 | 35 | 34 | 125 | 1083 | 34 | 4/39 | 31.85 | 8.66 | 22.06 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 28 | 27 | 103.2 | 869 | 42 | 4/10 | 20.69 | 8.41 | 14.76 | 1 | 0 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 16 | 16 | 53 | 396 | 19 | 3/18 | 20.84 | 7.47 | 16.74 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 10 | 10 | 26.2 | 185 | 14 | 4/14 | 13.21 | 7.03 | 11.29 | 1 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | 7 | 6 | 20 | 164 | 9 | 2/2 | 18.22 | 8.20 | 13.33 | 0 | 0 |
| European T20 Premier League | 6 | 6 | 20 | 154 | 8 | 4/21 | 19.25 | 7.70 | 15.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 2 | 2 | 5.1 | 56 | 1 | 1/24 | 56.00 | 10.84 | 31.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sept 2026 | GC vs ECR European T20 Premier League | DNB | 1/37 (4) |
| 4 Sept 2026 | GC vs BW European T20 Premier League | 6* (1) | 1/31 (3) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | GC vs AF European T20 Premier League | DNB | 0/27 (3) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | GC vs RD European T20 Premier League | 3* (2) | 1/25 (4) |
| 29 Aug 2026 | GC vs DG European T20 Premier League | DNB | 4/21 (4) |
| 27 Aug 2026 | GC vs ECR European T20 Premier League | 0 (1) | 1/13 (2) |
| 24 May 2026 | DC vs KKR Indian Premier League | DNB | 3/27 (3.4) |
| 17 May 2026 | DC vs RR Indian Premier League | DNB | 2/24 (4) |
| 11 May 2026 | DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League | DNB | 0/46 (4) |
| 8 May 2026 | DC vs KKR Indian Premier League | 1* (1) | 0/7 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in ODIs?
Lungi Ngidi has scored 123 runs in ODIs, at an average of 10.25.
How many wickets has Lungi Ngidi taken in ODIs?
Lungi Ngidi has taken 107 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/58.
How many runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in T20Is?
Lungi Ngidi has scored 59 runs in T20Is, at an average of 11.80.
How many wickets has Lungi Ngidi taken in T20Is?
Lungi Ngidi has taken 87 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 5/39.
How many runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in the SA20?
Lungi Ngidi has scored 33 runs in the SA20, at an average of 4.71.
How many wickets has Lungi Ngidi taken in the SA20?
Lungi Ngidi has taken 34 wickets in the SA20, with best figures of 4/39.
How old is Lungi Ngidi?
Lungi Ngidi was born on 29 Mar 1996 in Durban, and is 30 years old.
Which teams has Lungi Ngidi played for?
Glasgow Cosmic (2026), Delhi Capitals (2026), South Africa (2017–2026), Pretoria Capitals (2025–2026), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025), Paarl Royals (2023–2025), Seattle Orcas (2024), Chennai Super Kings (2018–2021), Titans (2015–2021) and Tshwane Spartans (2019).