Jacob Bethell Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Jacob Bethell is an English cricketer who plays for England in all formats and for Warwickshire domestically.

Jacob Bethell was born on 23 October 2003 in Barbados and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of twelve. A British citizen through his father, he progressed through school cricket before turning professional. He represents England in Test, One‑Day International and Twenty20 International cricket and plays domestically for Warwickshire, Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.

Across his early international career Bethell has amassed 579 Test runs in nine matches, highlighted by a maiden century of 154 against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2026. In 24 ODIs he has scored 712 runs, including a 110 against South Africa at Southampton, while his 36 T20I appearances have yielded 786 runs with a top score of 105 against India in the 2026 World Cup semi‑final. He also contributes with the ball, taking 8 Test wickets and 8 T20I wickets, the latter featuring a best of 4/11.

Jacob Bethell: quick facts

Born: 23 October 2003, Barbados
Team: England

Jacob Bethell career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
Tests	9	18	579	154	34.06	60.76	1	4
ODIs	24	22	712	110	33.90	90.59	1	6
T20Is	36	32	786	105	30.23	150.86	1	4
IPL	9	9	163	55	18.11	140.52	0	1

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	9	8	3/26	31.88	3.94
ODIs	24	9	2/33	47.78	7.46
T20Is	36	8	4/11	16.88	8.71

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

Jacob Bethell’s early life

Jacob Bethell was born in Barbados and relocated to the United Kingdom at twelve to attend boarding school. His father Graham attended King Edward VI School in Southampton in the 1990s, and his grandfather Arthur Bethell played first‑class cricket for Barbados, giving the family a long cricketing pedigree. The move was prompted by a scholarship that allowed him to continue his cricket development in the UK.

Educated first at Harrison College in Barbados, Bethell shone in age‑group tournaments, being named player of the tournament in the West Indies Under‑15 competition in 2017. He earned a scholarship to Rugby School in England, where he was coached by former Warwickshire captain Mike Powell and scored a modern‑day record 202 runs in the school’s two‑day fixture against Marlborough College in 2021.

Jacob Bethell’s domestic career

Bethell progressed through Warwickshire age‑group sides before signing a three‑year professional contract with the county in January 2021. He made his List A debut on 22 July 2021 in the One‑Day Cup against Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens, and his first‑class debut followed on 12 September 2021 versus Yorkshire at Headingley in the County Championship. His early performances earned praise from senior players and set the foundation for his rapid ascent.

In April 2022 Welsh Fire secured Bethell for £30,000 in The Hundred’s second season, and he was later drafted by Birmingham Phoenix for the 2023 edition. The Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed him in November 2024 for the 2025 tournament, where he featured in nine matches and was retained for the 2026 season. He also debuted in the Big Bash League for Melbourne Renegades on 19 December 2024.

Jacob Bethell’s international career

Bethell entered senior international cricket on 11 September 2024, opening the T20I series against Australia at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. Since then he has played 36 T20Is, scoring 786 runs at an average of 30.23 with a strike‑rate of 150.86, highlighted by a 105‑run knock against India at the Wankhede in March 2026. With the ball he has taken eight wickets, his most economical spell being 4/11 against Sri Lanka at Pallekele on 3 February 2026.

He made his ODI debut on 19 September 2024 versus Australia at Trent Bridge, later scoring his first hundred – 110 runs against South Africa at the Rose Bowl on 7 September 2025. To date he has featured in 24 ODIs, accumulating 712 runs at 33.9 average and a strike‑rate of 90.59, with six fifties. Bethell’s Test debut came against New Zealand on 28 November 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch; he has played nine Tests, scoring 579 runs including a maiden century of 154 against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2026, and has taken eight wickets with best figures of 3/26.

Jacob Bethell’s franchise and league career

Bethell’s IPL journey began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for whom he appeared in nine matches between April 2025 and May 2026, scoring 163 runs at an average of 18.11 and a strike‑rate of 140.52, with a top score of 55. He contributed in the field with four catches but did not bowl in the tournament. He also bowled occasionally in practice sessions, though he did not record any wickets in the competition.

In The Hundred, Bethell was bought by Welsh Fire for £30,000 in 2022 and later represented Birmingham Phoenix in the 2023 season. He also featured in the Big Bash League, debuting for Melbourne Renegades on 19 December 2024, adding experience in Australian conditions to his growing franchise résumé. During his BBL stint he contributed both with bat and in the field, gaining valuable experience against top Australian bowlers.

Jacob Bethell’s records and achievements

Bethell is the first male cricketer to record maiden centuries in all three international formats, achieving his first Test hundred of 154, his first ODI hundred of 110 and his first T20I hundred of 105. These innings placed him among an elite group, becoming the fourth England player to score a century in each format and the youngest to do so.

In September 2025 Bethell became England’s youngest ever T20I captain when he led the side against Ireland, a distinction he also held as the youngest player to captain England in any format. His rapid rise saw him register the joint second‑fastest debut Test half‑century for England, scoring 50 off 37 balls against New Zealand in November 2024. The achievement underscored his adaptability across formats and cemented his reputation as a rising all‑round talent for England.

Jacob Bethell’s personal life

Bethell’s father Graham attended King Edward VI School in Southampton in the 1990s, and his grandfather Arthur played first‑class cricket for Barbados, embedding a strong cricketing lineage. Through his father he holds British citizenship, enabling his representation of England at the highest level. His upbringing across two cricketing cultures has shaped his perspective on the game, and he remains close to his family, often crediting them for his support.

He was educated at Harrison College in Barbados before earning a scholarship to Rugby School in England, where he was coached by former Warwickshire captain Mike Powell. His school performances included a record 202 runs in the annual two‑day fixture against Marlborough College in 2021. These academic and sporting experiences laid the groundwork for his disciplined approach to professional cricket, balancing studies with intensive training.

Jacob Bethell: frequently asked questions

When was Jacob Bethell born?

Jacob Bethell was born on 23 October 2003 in Barbados.

Where is Jacob Bethell from?

Jacob Bethell was born in Barbados.

Which teams has Jacob Bethell played for?

Jacob Bethell plays international cricket for England.

Which IPL team does Jacob Bethell play for?

Jacob Bethell’s IPL teams include Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

When did Jacob Bethell make an international debut?

Jacob Bethell made a Test debut against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 28 November 2024. Jacob Bethell made an ODI debut against Australia at Trent Bridge on 19 September 2024. Jacob Bethell made a T20I debut against Australia at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on 11 September 2024.