Josh Tongue is a specialist bowler from England playing for England. Fantasy credits: 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
With the ball: 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 and economy of 10.19, with best figures of 4/28. In ODIs, Josh Tongue has scored 1 runs across 4 matches at an average of 1.00 (SR 50.00). Best score: 1*. With the ball: 2 ODI wickets at an average of 46.50 and economy of 6.20, with best figures of 1/23. In Tests, Josh Tongue has scored 133 runs across 15 matches at an average of 7.82 (SR 46.83). Best score: 30*. With the ball: 76 Test wickets at an average of 26.32, with best figures of 5/45.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 5 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20.38 | 10.19 |
| ODI | 4 | 1 | 1.00 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46.50 | 6.20 |
| Test | 15 | 133 | 7.82 | 46.83 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 26.32 | — |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 163 | 20.38 | 10.19 | 12.0 | 4/28 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Josh Tongue is a overseas specialist bowler representing England in international cricket, priced at 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 26 matches this season, Josh Tongue has scored 1840 fantasy points: 71 a game, at 216.5 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 40 a game, so Josh Tongue is running 78% above the position across 379 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG v SL24 Sept 2026 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | -5 |
| ENG v SL22 Sept 2026 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| ENG v SL17 Sept 2026 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG v SL15 Sept 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| ENG v PAK9 Sept 2026 | 32.0 | 6 🔥 | 1 | 207 |
Over the last 5 games, Josh Tongue is averaging 57 fantasy points, against 71 for the season. Most recently against SL: -5. Best of the run was 207 against PAK. 1 three-wicket haul too.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Josh Tongue's last 15 fixtures, 59% of CricketDream teams started Josh Tongue and 1% handed over the captaincy, while Josh Tongue averaged 79 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: PAK v ENG, Tue, 20 Oct 2026 (Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026/27). Pick Josh Tongue in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 71 a game at 8.5 Cr, 216.5 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 40 a game. Earning the price tag.
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🧠JOSH TONGUE TRIVIA
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which team does Josh Tongue play for?▾
Josh Tongue is a bowler for England.
What are Josh Tongue's fantasy stats in CricketDream-tracked matches?▾
Josh Tongue has 1840 fantasy points from 26 matches, an average of 71 per game, or 216.5 points per credit at 8.5 Cr.
Is Josh Tongue a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Josh Tongue averages 71 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Josh Tongue is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Josh Tongue's international cricket career stats?▾
Josh Tongue has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Josh Tongue's best batting format is Test: 133 runs in 15 matches with a batting average of 7.82.
How many T20I wickets does Josh Tongue have?▾
Josh Tongue has taken 8 wickets in T20I cricket in 5 matches with a bowling average of 20.38 and an economy rate of 10.19. Best bowling: 4/28.
How many ODI runs has Josh Tongue scored in international cricket?▾
Josh Tongue has scored 1 runs in 4 ODI matches, averaging 1.00 at a strike rate of 50.00. Highest score: 1*.
How many ODI wickets does Josh Tongue have?▾
Josh Tongue has taken 2 wickets in ODI cricket in 4 matches with a bowling average of 46.50 and an economy rate of 6.20. Best bowling: 1/23.
How many Test runs has Josh Tongue scored in international cricket?▾
Josh Tongue has scored 133 runs in 15 Test matches, averaging 7.82 at a strike rate of 46.83. Highest score: 30*.
How many Test wickets does Josh Tongue have?▾
Josh Tongue has taken 76 wickets in Test cricket in 15 matches with a bowling average of 26.32. Best bowling: 5/45 with 4 five-wicket hauls.
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