Richard Ngarava
DP World ILT20 2026

Richard Ngarava

Player Information

Role Bowler
Nationality Zimbabwe
Date of Birth 29 December 1997
Batting Style Left Handed
Bowling Style Left Arm Fast Medium

Player Overview

Richard Ngarava is a Zimbabwean left arm fast medium bowler who has established himself as one of the leading pace bowlers in international cricket for Zimbabwe. Known for his height, bounce and ability to move the ball off the seam, Ngarava has represented Zimbabwe across formats and has delivered important performances with the new ball and during the death overs.

Playing Style

Ngarava bowls left arm fast medium and uses his natural angle, pace and bounce to challenge batters. He is particularly effective with the new ball and can generate movement through the air as well as off the pitch. As a lower order left handed batter, he is capable of adding useful runs when required, although his primary strength remains his wicket taking ability with the ball.

Official ILT20 Batting Statistics

Season Matches NO Runs High Score Average S/R 100s 50s 4s 6s
Overall 93 17 108 12 v Ireland 5.40 118.68 0 0 12 4

Official ILT20 Bowling Statistics

Season INN Balls Runs Wickets BBI Average Economy S/R 3w 5w
Overall 91 1970 2436 114 4/16 v Mozambique 21.37 7.42 17.28 0 0