General Information
- Full Name: Jofra Chioke Archer
- Born: April 1, 1995, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Age: 29 years (as of January 8, 2025)
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Teams:
England, Sussex, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, Southern Brave, Hobart Hurricanes, and several others in domestic and franchise cricket.
Career Highlights
- Represented West Indies U-19s in 2013 before switching allegiance to England.
- Played a pivotal role in England’s 2019 ICC ODI World Cup victory, leading the team in wickets (20) and bowling the iconic Super Over in the final.
- Known for hitting speeds of 96 mph, he made a remarkable Test debut during the 2019 Ashes, taking 22 wickets in 4 matches.
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling (Innings) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 13 | 42 | 6/45 | 31.04 | 2.99 | 62.1 |
| ODIs | 27 | 47 | 6/40 | 25.12 | 5.00 | 30.1 |
| T20Is | 29 | 35 | 4/33 | 22.74 | 7.53 | 18.1 |
| T20s | 158 | 197 | 4/18 | 22.78 | 7.71 | 17.7 |
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 13 | 155 | 30 | 7.75 | 50.65 |
| ODIs | 27 | 81 | 38* | 11.57 | 97.59 |
| T20Is | 29 | 57 | 21 | 14.25 | 154.05 |
| T20s | 158 | 620 | 36 | 15.50 | 143.51 |
Franchise Cricket Highlights
- Indian Premier League (IPL):
- Played for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.
- Total: 40 matches, 48 wickets, Best: 3/15, Economy: 7.43.
- The Hundred:
- Represented Southern Brave.
- Total: 8 matches, 9 wickets, Best: 2/18, Economy: 8.55.
- Big Bash League (BBL):
- Played for Hobart Hurricanes.
- Total: 27 matches, 34 wickets, Best: 3/15, Economy: 7.72.
Injuries and Comebacks
- Persistent injuries, including elbow surgery and a back stress fracture, kept him out of cricket for nearly two years (2021–2023).
- Made a successful comeback in early 2023 in white-ball cricket and participated in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Strengths
- Ability to bowl at speeds over 90 mph.
- Excellent control in the death overs in limited-overs cricket.
- Handy lower-order hitter in all formats.
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