Bevon Jacobs Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Bevon Jacobs is a right‑handed New Zealand batsman who has played T20 internationals since 2025.

Bevon Jacobs is 24 years old. Born 6 May 2002.

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Bevon John Jacobs was born on 6 May 2002 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He moved to New Zealand with his family at the age of three and grew up in Auckland, where he learned cricket from his father. Jacobs attended Westlake Boys High School and represented Auckland in age‑group cricket, later playing for Sydenham Cricket Club and scoring a record 178 runs in a Christchurch Metro match. He is currently studying sport and recreation management at Lincoln University while representing the Auckland cricket team, having previously played for Canterbury.

Jacobs made his T20I debut for New Zealand against South Africa at Harare Sports Club on 16 July 2025. To date he has featured in 16 T20I matches, scoring 319 runs in 14 innings at an average of 31.90 with a strike‑rate of 144.34. His highest score is an unbeaten 62, and he has recorded two half‑centuries and taken nine catches in the format.

Bevon Jacobs: quick facts

Born: 6 May 2002
Team: New Zealand

Bevon Jacobs career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
T20Is	16	14	319	62*	31.90	144.34	0	2

Figures as of 11 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Bevon Jacobs’ early life

Jacobs was born on 6 May 2002 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, before relocating to New Zealand with his family when he was three. Growing up in Auckland, he was introduced to cricket by his father and quickly developed a passion for the game. He played his early cricket at Westlake Boys High School and represented Auckland in age‑level competitions, showcasing his talent as a right‑handed batsman.

Bevon Jacobs’ domestic career

Jacobs made his List A debut for Canterbury on 25 November 2023 against Wellington in the Ford Trophy, followed by his Twenty20 debut for the Canterbury Kings on 19 December 2023 versus Auckland in the Super Smash, where he struck 42 runs from just 20 balls. Ahead of the 2024/25 season he signed with Auckland, returning to his home region to continue his domestic career.

Bevon Jacobs’ international career

Jacobs earned his first T20I cap for New Zealand against South Africa at Harare Sports Club on 16 July 2025. Over 16 matches he has amassed 319 runs in 14 innings, averaging 31.90 and striking at 144.34, with a top score of 62 not out. He has recorded two fifties and taken nine catches in the format.

Bevon Jacobs’ records and achievements

Jacobs' best T20I innings include an unbeaten 62 against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 2 May 2026, a 58 against India at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 24 October 2026, a 44* versus South Africa at Harare on 16 July 2025, and a 39* against India at Hnry Stadium, Wellington on 27 October 2026. These performances underline his ability to contribute quickly in the middle order.

In the most recent international window (October–November 2026) Jacobs featured in five T20Is, scoring 136 runs in five innings with a highest score of 58, indicating continued form at the international level.