Lungi Ngidi is a specialist bowler from South Africa playing for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Lungi Ngidi has scored 59 runs across 64 matches at an average of 11.80 (SR 81.94). Best score: 13*. With the ball: 90 T20I wickets at an average of 20.73, with best figures of 5/39. In ODIs, Lungi Ngidi has scored 126 runs across 75 matches at an average of 9.00 (SR 51.01). Best score: 20*. With the ball: 115 ODI wickets at an average of 29.13, with best figures of 6/58. In Tests, Lungi Ngidi has scored 97 runs across 20 matches at an average of 4.85 (SR 42.17). Best score: 19. With the ball: 58 Test wickets at an average of 23.38 and economy of 3.16, with best figures of 6/39.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 64 | 59 | 11.80 | 81.94 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 20.73 | — |
| ODI | 75 | 126 | 9.00 | 51.01 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 29.13 | — |
| Test | 20 | 97 | 4.85 | 42.17 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 23.38 | 3.16 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 18 | 13 | 59 | 13* | 11.80 | 81.94 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 90 | 1866 | 20.73 | — | 0.0 | 5/39 | 1 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Lungi Ngidi is a overseas specialist bowler representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, priced at 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 11 matches this IPL season, Lungi Ngidi has scored 417 fantasy points: 38 a game, at 49.1 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 42 a game, so Lungi Ngidi is 10% below the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC v ECR6 Sept 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| GC v BW4 Sept 2026 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| AF v GC3 Sept 2026 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| GC v RD1 Sept 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
| GC v DG29 Aug 2026 | 4.0 | 4 🎯 | 0 | 174 |
Over the last 5 games, Lungi Ngidi is averaging 59 fantasy points, against 38 for the season. Most recently against ECR: 34. Best of the run was 174 against DG. 1 three-wicket haul too.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Lungi Ngidi's last 15 fixtures, 66% of CricketDream teams started Lungi Ngidi and 1% handed over the captaincy, while Lungi Ngidi averaged 42 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚖️ 38 a game at 8.5 Cr, 49.1 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 42 a game. Roughly what the position returns, so a fill rather than a differential.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Lungi Ngidi play for in 2026?▾
Lungi Ngidi is a bowler for Delhi Capitals.
What are Lungi Ngidi's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Lungi Ngidi has 417 fantasy points from 11 matches, an average of 38 per game, or 49.1 points per credit at 8.5 Cr.
Is Lungi Ngidi a good captain pick?▾
Lungi Ngidi averages 38 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Lungi Ngidi's international cricket career stats?▾
Lungi Ngidi has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Lungi Ngidi's best batting format is ODI: 126 runs in 75 matches with a batting average of 9.00.
How many T20I runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in international cricket?▾
Lungi Ngidi has scored 59 runs in 64 T20I matches, averaging 11.80 at a strike rate of 81.94. Highest score: 13*.
How many T20I wickets does Lungi Ngidi have?▾
Lungi Ngidi has taken 90 wickets in T20I cricket in 64 matches with a bowling average of 20.73. Best bowling: 5/39 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many ODI runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in international cricket?▾
Lungi Ngidi has scored 126 runs in 75 ODI matches, averaging 9.00 at a strike rate of 51.01. Highest score: 20*.
How many ODI wickets does Lungi Ngidi have?▾
Lungi Ngidi has taken 115 wickets in ODI cricket in 75 matches with a bowling average of 29.13. Best bowling: 6/58 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Lungi Ngidi scored in international cricket?▾
Lungi Ngidi has scored 97 runs in 20 Test matches, averaging 4.85 at a strike rate of 42.17. Highest score: 19.
How many Test wickets does Lungi Ngidi have?▾
Lungi Ngidi has taken 58 wickets in Test cricket in 20 matches with a bowling average of 23.38 and an economy rate of 3.16. Best bowling: 6/39 with 3 five-wicket hauls.
How does Lungi Ngidi's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Lungi Ngidi averages 38 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 9.00 in ODIs.
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