Top 5 ODI Debutants in 2018

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#2 Lungi Ngidi ( South Africa)

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Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi has been the find of the year for South Africa as the young pacer has impressed in both Tests and ODIs. He had already made his T20I debut when he got his first ODI cap against India in February 2018. Ngidi has had a great time since then and has cemented his place in the Proteas bowling lineup.

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He has picked up 26 wickets from 13 matches at a great average of 22.03 and has picked up two four-wicket hauls. He impressed in the IPL playing for the Chennai Super Kings and has great T20I stats as well.

He has a deadly average of 11.63 in T20Is with an astounding economy rate of 6.40. In Tests, he made his debut against India and has a great record. He has picked up 15 wickets in four tests and has a great average of 19.53 as well.

Ngidi has been a standout performer for South Africa and will be crucial for their World Cup plans. Ngidi's debut was great news for South Africa and the team needs to keep him in the side and give him a lot of opportunities to him.

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