Bowling the 1st innings vs DEFENDING the 2nd, the defence split by the batters' required run-rate he faced. Higher asking-rate tiers = batters must attack. All figures verified against the match record.
Richard Ngarava: 30 wickets at economy 3.46, average 33.80 in Test. Support bowler · Workhorse. Phase DNA, top victims and a peer map · matched to the match record.
Wickets: 30
Economy: 3.46
Average: 33.80
Strike rate: 58.60
Best figures: 5/37
4-wicket hauls: 2
5-wicket hauls: 1
Matches: 12
Country: Zimbabwe
Richard Ngarava's standout Test season was 2025, 16 wickets at an economy of 3.4.
Harare Sports Club is a happy hunting ground for Richard Ngarava, 15 wickets there.