Lungi Ngidi ICC Ranking
Lungi Ngidi is a bowler who plays international cricket for South Africa, born on 29 March 1996 in Durban, Natal (age 30). Playing style: Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Fast Medium.
In the latest ICC men's rankings, Lungi Ngidi is the No. 42 T20I bowler (569 points) and the No. 47 ODI bowler (488 points).
Lungi Ngidi's highest-ever ICC rating is 637 in T20I bowling, reached v Zimbabwe at Delhi 2026. The current rating of 569 is 68 points below that peak.
In the T20I bowling rankings, Lungi Ngidi is 3 points behind Shaheen Afridi (No. 41, Pakistan) and 2 points ahead of Mark Watt (No. 43, Scotland). They moved down 1 place in the latest ICC update.
In 20 Tests, Lungi Ngidi has scored 97 runs at an average of 4.85 and a strike rate of 42.17, and taken 58 wickets at an average of 23.37 (economy 3.15, best 6/39). In 75 ODIs, Lungi Ngidi has scored 126 runs at an average of 9 and a strike rate of 48.83, and taken 115 wickets at an average of 29.13 (economy 5.8, best 6/58). In 64 T20Is, Lungi Ngidi has scored 59 runs at an average of 11.8 and a strike rate of 81.94, and taken 90 wickets at an average of 20.73 (economy 8.61, best 5/39).
Lungi Ngidi ICC rankings by format
Rank and rating points in each ICC men's ranking. "–" means outside the published top 50.
Lungi Ngidi career-best ratings
| Ranking | Now | Career best |
|---|---|---|
| ODI bowling | 488 | 621 v Australia at Bloemfontein 2020 |
| T20I bowling | 569 | 637 v Zimbabwe at Delhi 2026 |
Lungi Ngidi rating history
ODI bowling
T20I bowling
Lungi Ngidi profile
- Name
- Lungi Ngidi
- Team
- South Africa
- Role
- Bowler
- Born
- 29 March 1996 (age 30)
- Birthplace
- Durban, Natal
- Batting
- Right Hand Bat
- Bowling
- Right Arm Fast Medium
Lungi Ngidi career stats
Batting
| M | Runs | Avg | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 97 | 4.85 | 42.17 |
| ODI | 75 | 126 | 9 | 48.83 |
| T20I | 64 | 59 | 11.8 | 81.94 |
Bowling
| M | Wkts | Avg | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 58 | 23.37 | 3.15 |
| ODI | 75 | 115 | 29.13 | 5.8 |
| T20I | 64 | 90 | 20.73 | 8.61 |
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What is Lungi Ngidi's ICC ranking?
Lungi Ngidi is currently the No. 42 T20I bowler (569 points) and the No. 47 ODI bowler (488 points) in the ICC men's rankings.
Is Lungi Ngidi the No. 1 T20I bowler?
No. Lungi Ngidi is No. 42 with 569 points. The No. 1 T20I bowler is Rashid Khan (731).
Is Lungi Ngidi the No. 1 ODI bowler?
No. Lungi Ngidi is No. 47 with 488 points. The No. 1 ODI bowler is Rashid Khan (760).
What is Lungi Ngidi's highest ICC rating?
Lungi Ngidi's career-best rating is 637 in T20I bowling (v Zimbabwe at Delhi 2026).
What is Lungi Ngidi's Test bowling ranking?
Lungi Ngidi is not in the current top 50 of the ICC men's Test bowling rankings. The No. 1 Test bowler is Mitchell Starc (881).
What is Lungi Ngidi's ODI bowling ranking?
Lungi Ngidi is No. 47 in the ICC men's ODI bowling rankings with 488 rating points, down 1 place since the previous update. Their career-best ODI rating is 621 (v Australia at Bloemfontein 2020).
What is Lungi Ngidi's T20I bowling ranking?
Lungi Ngidi is No. 42 in the ICC men's T20I bowling rankings with 569 rating points, down 1 place since the previous update. Their career-best T20I rating is 637 (v Zimbabwe at Delhi 2026).
Which team does Lungi Ngidi play for?
Lungi Ngidi plays international cricket for South Africa as a bowler.