Nationality: Malta
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1991-04-16 Age: 34

Born in the picturesque setting of Malta on 16th April 1991, Jithin Joy’s journey to enduring cricketing prowess began in an unlikely cradle for cricket. As a young boy surrounded by azure seas rather than stadiums packed with fervent cricket fans, Jithin developed an early fascination with the sport on mere makeshift grounds and sandy beaches. His right-arm offbreak deliveries coupled with his right-handed batting would not only define him as a versatile allrounder but propel him into the international limelight.
Jithin's big break came after years of honing his skills in local leagues and displaying an innate flair for the unpredictable nuances of cricket. He made his professional debut with flair, emerging from the fringes to becoming a pivotal member of his team. His meteoric rise was punctuated by his significant contributions to Malta's national team, propelling them into higher competitive echelons.
Throughout his career, Jithin etched his name into the annals of Maltese cricket history with several remarkable achievements. Among his crowning glories was his key role in Malta's historic qualification to an international championship, where his all-round performance clinched pivotal matches. He was an integral part of the squad that orchestrated a famous victory against a more seasoned opponent, a contest that remains etched in the memory of fans for his game-changing knock which combined grace and grit.
Jithin's rivalry with a renowned bowler from a neighbouring region provided cricket enthusiasts with some captivating duels that added an intriguing subtext to many matches. His battles showed not only his technical prowess but also his mental fortitude as he adapted his playing style to turn potentially perilous situations into golden opportunities for his side.
His batting style is defined by dexterous footwork and an ability to pierce gaps with an efficiency that keeps opposing bowlers perennially guessing. Meanwhile, his off-spin bowling marries precision with subtle variations that have flummoxed batsmen time and again. Known not just for personal milestones, Jithin's presence in the dressing room and his uncanny knack for seizing moments when games hang in the balance, highlight his impact beyond mere statistics.
Jithin Joy remains an indelible part of Malta's cricket fabric, a vibrant symbol of how passion and persistence can place even the most unlikeliest of locations on the cricketing map.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 23 | 8.38 | 66 | 101.52 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 5 | 15.33 | 9.20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-06-24