Jacob Bethell is an English cricketer who plays for the England cricket team and represents Warwickshire in domestic cricket. He made his international debut in September 2024 against Australia at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. In September 2025, he became England’s youngest-ever captain when he was appointed to lead the T20I side against Ireland.
Bethell played age-group cricket for Warwickshire and signed a three-year professional contract with the club in January 2021. He made his List A debut for Warwickshire against Glamorgan in the 2021 One-Day Cup on 22 July 2021 and his first-class debut against Yorkshire at Headingley on 12 September 2021.
In November 2024, Bethell was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian Premier League. On 19 December 2024, he made his Big Bash League debut for the Melbourne Renegades.
Jacob Bethell Records and Achievements
Jacob Bethell scored 90 runs in 47 balls alongside Liam Livingstone to chase 194 successfully, while also taking Adam Zampa for 20 runs in a single over in only his second game for England. He followed this with three unbeaten half-centuries on England’s tour to the Caribbean.
At 21 years and 329 days, Bethell became the youngest T20I captain in England’s history during the tour of Ireland. He was later selected for the Test tour of New Zealand, where he scored a rapid half-century. Before captaining England against Ireland, he scored his first professional century in a one-day international against South Africa.
Jacob Bethell Career Stats
Jacob Bethell has played 5 Test matches and scored 312 runs, with three half-centuries. He has hit 45 fours and 5 sixes in the format. With the ball in Tests, he has bowled in 4 innings and taken 3 wickets, with best bowling figures of 3 for 72.
In One Day Internationals, Bethell has played 18 matches and scored 517 runs. He has scored one century and four half-centuries. As a bowler in ODIs, he has bowled in 11 innings and taken 8 wickets, with best figures of 2 for 33.
In T20 Internationals, Bethell has featured in 20 matches and scored 392 runs. He has two half-centuries in the format. With the ball, he has bowled in 4 innings and taken 4 wickets, with best bowling figures of 2 for 27.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 5 | 312 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 5 |
| ODIs | 18 | 517 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 16 |
| T20Is | 20 | 392 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 26 |
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 4 | 3 | 3/72 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 11 | 8 | 2/33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 4 | 4 | 2/27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jacob Bethell’s Personal Life
Jacob Bethell was born and raised in Barbados and qualifies to play for the West Indies, but he chose to represent England after moving to the UK. He relocated at the age of 12 after receiving a cricket scholarship to Rugby School.
Cricket runs in his family. His grandfather, Arthur, played first-class cricket for Barbados, and his father, Graham, played youth cricket for the island. His talent was noticed at a young age in the Caribbean before his move to England.
Sir Garfield Sobers is a family friend and has given Bethell advice both at home and while playing golf. They have played golf together, and Sobers is known to challenge him mentally during rounds.
At Warwickshire, Bethell shares rooms on away trips with close friend Dan Mousley. He jokes about being a loud snorer and says he tapes his mouth shut when sharing rooms. He has been with Warwickshire since the under-14 level.
Off the field, Bethell is known for his dyed-blonde hair and owns a Great Dane named Stormzy. He enjoys golf and follows traditional preparation habits, including writing notes about bowlers before matches.
Jacob Bethell Contract
Jacob Bethell has been awarded a two-year England central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The contract was announced on Monday, 10 November 2025.
Bethell is 22 years old and was previously on a development contract. He earned the upgrade after a strong breakthrough at the international level and after becoming England’s youngest men’s captain during the T20 series against Ireland in September.
Bethell is one of 14 Englishmen given two-year contracts. These contracts are mainly for players who represent England in more than one format.
FAQs
Q. When did Jacob Bethell make his Test debut?
A. Jacob Bethell made his Test debut for England on 28 November 2024 against New Zealand.
Q. When did Jacob Bethell play his first ODI?
A. Jacob Bethell debuted in ODIs for England on 19 September 2024 against Australia.
Q. When did Jacob Bethell make his T20I debut?
A. Jacob Bethell played his first T20I for England on 11 September 2024 against Australia.
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