Josh Tongue ICC Ranking
Josh Tongue is a bowler who plays international cricket for England, born on 15 November 1997 in Redditch (age 28). Playing style: Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Fast Medium.
In the latest ICC men's rankings, Josh Tongue is the No. 12 Test bowler (741 points).
Josh Tongue's highest-ever ICC rating is 741 in Test bowling, reached v Pakistan at Edgbaston 2026. The current rating is a career best.
In the Test bowling rankings, Josh Tongue is 36 points behind Noman Ali (No. 11, Pakistan) and 9 points ahead of Asitha Fernando (No. 13, Sri Lanka). They moved down 1 place in the latest ICC update.
In 15 Tests, Josh Tongue has scored 133 runs at an average of 7.82 and a strike rate of 43.75, and taken 76 wickets at an average of 26.32 (economy 4.11, best 5/45). In 5 ODIs, Josh Tongue has scored 1 runs at an average of 0.50 and a strike rate of 25.00, and taken 5 wickets at an average of 49.00 (economy 27.74, best 3/79). In 5 T20Is, Josh Tongue has taken 8 wickets at an average of 23.50 (economy 9.40, best 4/28).
Josh Tongue ICC rankings by format
| Test | ODI | T20I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | – | – | – |
| Bowling | 12741 pts | – | – |
| All-rounder | – | – | – |
Rank and rating points in each ICC men's ranking. "–" means outside the published top 50.
Josh Tongue career-best ratings
| Ranking | Now | Career best |
|---|---|---|
| Test bowling | 741 | 741 v Pakistan at Edgbaston 2026 |
Josh Tongue rating history
Test bowling
Josh Tongue profile
- Name
- Josh Tongue
- Team
- England
- Role
- Bowler
- Born
- 15 November 1997 (age 28)
- Birthplace
- Redditch
- Batting
- Right Hand Bat
- Bowling
- Right Arm Fast Medium
Josh Tongue career stats
Batting
| M | Runs | Avg | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 133 | 7.82 | 43.75 |
| ODI | 5 | 1 | 0.50 | 25.00 |
| T20I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| M | Wkts | Avg | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 76 | 26.32 | 4.11 |
| ODI | 5 | 5 | 49.00 | 27.74 |
| T20I | 5 | 8 | 23.50 | 9.40 |
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Full tableJosh Tongue FAQs
What is Josh Tongue's ICC ranking?
Josh Tongue is currently the No. 12 Test bowler (741 points) in the ICC men's rankings.
Is Josh Tongue the No. 1 Test bowler?
No. Josh Tongue is No. 12 with 741 points. The No. 1 Test bowler is Mitchell Starc (881).
What is Josh Tongue's highest ICC rating?
Josh Tongue's career-best rating is 741 in Test bowling (v Pakistan at Edgbaston 2026).
What is Josh Tongue's Test bowling ranking?
Josh Tongue is No. 12 in the ICC men's Test bowling rankings with 741 rating points, down 1 place since the previous update. Their career-best Test rating is 741 (v Pakistan at Edgbaston 2026).
What is Josh Tongue's ODI bowling ranking?
Josh Tongue is not in the current top 50 of the ICC men's ODI bowling rankings. The No. 1 ODI bowler is Rashid Khan (760).
What is Josh Tongue's T20I bowling ranking?
Josh Tongue is not in the current top 50 of the ICC men's T20I bowling rankings. The No. 1 T20I bowler is Rashid Khan (731).
Which team does Josh Tongue play for?
Josh Tongue plays international cricket for England as a bowler.