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Josh Tongue

Joshua Tongue is a right-arm fast-medium bowler from England, currently playing for Nottinghamshire and Manchester Originals. Making his Test debut in 2023, he is noted for his speed and accuracy, having taken 5/45 in his best innings. He has overcome major shoulder issues, becoming a key pace prospect. 

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Full Name
Joshua Charles Tongue
Born
15 November 1997
Birth Place
Redditch, Worcestershire
Country
England
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
Place Of Birth
Redditch, United Kingdom
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Nottinghamshire vs Warwickshire · Match 13 First Class April 24, 2026 1 8 0 0 12.50
Nottinghamshire vs Glamorgan · Match 10 First Class April 10, 2026 6 16 0 0 37.50
Australia vs England · 5th Test Test January 4, 2026 6 16 1 0 37.50
Australia vs England · 4th Test Test December 26, 2025 1 9 0 0 11.11
Australia vs England · 3rd Test Test December 17, 2025 8 15 0 0 53.33
England Lions vs England · 3-day Practice Match First Class November 13, 2025 14 20 2 0 70.00

Matches

Worcestershire Worcestershire
447/10
Result
196/10 & 249/10
WOR won by an inning and 2 runs April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Kent Kent
Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire
279/10 & 537/7
Result
459/10
Match Drawn April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Warwickshire Warwickshire
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Teams Played For

  • Current Teams: England (2023-Present), Nottinghamshire, Manchester Originals (2025)
  • Previous Teams: Worcestershire, England Under-19, England Lions

Josh Tongue's Debuts

Format Date Teams Opponent
First-class March 31 - April 02, 2016 Worcestershire Oxford MCCU
List A May 5, 2017 Worcestershire Yorkshire
T20 July 30, 2017 Worcestershire Durham
Test June 1, 2023 England Ireland

Statistics & Key Achievements

  • Test Wickets: 49 wickets in 9 matches (as of late 2025)
  • Best Test Bowling (Innings): 5 for 45
  • Bowling Speed: Consistently averages 85-86 mph
  • ICC Ranking: Ranked 21st in ICC Test bowling (as of early 2026)
  • Impact: Known for his effectiveness against lower-order batsmen 

Records/awards

  • Named in the England Test squad for the 2023 Ashes, securing vital wickets.
  • Ranked among top England Test bowlers in 2025.