Will Jacks has emerged as a key all-rounder for England cricket. His recent performance in the Sri Lanka T20I series highlights his growing impact.
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Early Career Rise
Will Jacks, born on 21 November 1998 in Chertsey, Surrey, debuted for Surrey in 2018 across formats.
He smashed a List A century of 121 against Gloucestershire in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Jacks captained England at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and helped Surrey win the 2018 County Championship.
IPL Breakthrough with RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Will Jacks for ₹3.2 crore in 2022.
He debuted in IPL 2024, scoring an unbeaten 100 off 41 balls against Gujarat Titans—the fifth-fastest IPL century.
This explosive knock featured 5 fours and 10 sixes in a successful chase.
Full stats at ESPN cricinfo Will Jacks profile.
International Milestones
Will Jacks debuted in T20Is against Pakistan in 2022, followed by Test and ODI caps.
His Test debut saw five wickets, a rare feat.
In T20Is, he boasts 401 runs at 135.47 strike rate and 3 wickets.
Sri Lanka T20I Whitewash Heroics
In the 3rd T20I at Pallekele on February 3, 2026, Will Jacks took 3/14 to dismantle Sri Lanka’s middle order.
England defended 128/9 despite Dushmantha Chameera’s 5/24, winning by 12 runs for a 3-0 sweep.
Jacks dismissed Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis, partnering Jacob Bethell’s 4/11.
Career Stats Overview
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Strike Rate | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 29 | 401 | 17.43 | 135.47 | 3 | 2/2 |
| IPL | 21 | 463 | 27.24 | 152.81 | 8 | 2/14 |
| Test | 6 | 234 | 21.27 | 51.66 | 12 | 6/161 |
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