Jacob Graham Bethell is a 21-year-old all-rounder for England, born on October 23, 2003, in Barbados. Here’s an overview of his career and key statistics:
Profile Overview
- Full Name: Jacob Graham Bethell
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
- Playing Role: Batting all-rounder
- Education: Harrison College, Barbados; Rugby School
- Teams Played For:
- England (Senior and U-19 teams)
- Warwickshire
- Birmingham Phoenix
- Melbourne Renegades
- Welsh Fire
- Paarl Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore (T20 leagues)
Career Highlights
- Born in Barbados, Jacob moved to England at age 13 and quickly rose through the cricketing ranks.
- Made a name during the England U-19 World Cup in 2022 with an explosive 88 off 42 in the quarter-finals.
- Breakthrough in 2024 with impressive showings in domestic T20 leagues and The Hundred, earning an England call-up.
- Known for his aggressive batting, tidy spin bowling, and electric fielding.
International Stats
Batting
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | HS | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 6 | 260 | 52.0 | 96 | 75.14 | 3 |
| ODIs | 8 | 7 | 167 | 27.83 | 55 | 80.28 | 1 |
| T20Is | 7 | 6 | 173 | 57.66 | 62* | 167.96 | 2 |
Bowling
| Format | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 3 | 3/72 | 25.66 | 5.02 | 30.6 |
| ODIs | 8 | 4 | 2/33 | 36.0 | 7.2 | 30.0 |
| T20Is | 7 | 0 | – | – | 9.33 | – |
Domestic & Franchise T20 Career
| Tournament | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | SR | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bash League | 6 | 107 | 17.83 | 49 | 109.18 | 1 | 6.27 |
| Vitality Blast | 33 | 560 | 23.33 | 71* | 141.05 | 7 | 7.69 |
| The Hundred | 12 | 176 | 22.00 | 46* | 127.53 | 0 | – |
Notable Performances
- Scored 90 (47 balls) in just his second T20I, partnering with Liam Livingstone.
- Made three unbeaten half-centuries during a Caribbean tour in late 2024.
- Test debut in November 2024 against New Zealand, contributing with both bat and ball.
Jacob Bethell is a rising star with versatile skills and has already gained attention from global T20 leagues. As England gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, he is poised to play a pivotal role in the team.
Check out the Champions Trophy Stats
