Dominic Sibley

Dominic Sibley
Nationality: England
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1995-09-05 Age: 29
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Career Stats
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Dominic Sibley, born on 5th September 1995 in Surrey, England, has emerged as a resilient presence in the contemporary cricketing landscape. Sibley's cricketing odyssey began in the quaint grounds of Ashtead Cricket Club, Surrey, where he showcased prodigious talent from a young age. As a teenager, he honed his skills, carving a niche as a steadfast batsman with a penchant for building innings.

Sibley made his professional debut for Surrey in 2013 at the tender age of 18. Not one to shy away from the moment, he announced himself on the domestic circuit with a stunning double century against Yorkshire, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in County Championship history. Such a robust start to his career set the stage for Sibley to transition smoothly into the big leagues.

An opener by trade, Sibley is a right-handed batsman known for his steadfastness at the crease. More obdurate than flamboyant, he possesses a solid technique, driving through the off-side with precision while solidly blocking and leaving deliveries outside off when needed. While his right-arm offbreaks have played a more supportive role, his prowess with the bat has remained the focus, especially during his tenure with Warwickshire after moving from Surrey in 2017. It was here that he truly flourished, regularly amassing runs and becoming a cornerstone in the line-up.

Sibley's Test debut for England came in November 2019 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. From that point, memorable performances have punctuated his career. His gritty century against South Africa in Cape Town in early 2020 was pivotal in securing an English victory and drew praise for its sheer determination. No stranger to stiff competition, he created a noticeable rivalry with the Australian bowlers during the intense Ashes battles, consistently anchoring innings amidst the ferocious pace attacks.

While Sibley may not be the most aggressive batsman, his ability to adapt and apply himself is undeniable. His journey reflects an old-school reverence for batting's traditional virtues: patience, tenacity, and an unwavering focus. Critics and fans alike often recall his role in changing the complexion of games, grinding down bowling attacks and, in doing so, securing England's position.

Dominic Sibley’s career may still be relatively fresh, but if early inklings are anything to go by, his steadfast style and cool demeanour suggest a long, influential tenure at the top.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
4day 67 116 18 4710 244 40.60 11226 41.96 14 25 12 536
ODI 8 8 0 115 29 14.38 175 65.71 0 0 0 9
T20 23 23 1 533 67 23.17 421 126.60 0 3 12 57
FC 23 40 3 1099 133 27.48 3152 34.87 2 6 1 122
List A 22 22 1 799 149 36.32 924 86.47 4 2 11 87

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
4day 6 3 0 17 2.1 - 8.10 0 1 0 0 0
ODI 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T20 1 1 0 14 1 - 14.00 0 0 0 0 0
FC 1 1 0 7 1 - 7.00 0 3 0 0 0
List A 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-04-28
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 25, 2025
Surrey
367/10 (108.1) & 36/2 (5.2)
Somerset
283/10 (95.1) & 119/10 (35.5)
Surrey won by 8 wickets
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 18, 2025
Sussex
435/10 (132.2) & 132/0 (36)
Surrey
490/10 (109.1)
Match drawn
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 11, 2025
Surrey
253/10 (77.3) & 342/9 (93)
Hampshire
219/10 (69.2) & 300/5 (102.2)
Match drawn
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 4, 2025
Essex
582/6 (147.2)
Surrey
365/10 (129.5) & 219/6 (97)
Match drawn
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 26, 2024
Essex
508/8 (117.3)
Surrey
267/7 (84)
Match drawn
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 17, 2024
Surrey
415/10 (103.4) & 25/0 (5)
Durham
262/10 (81.5) & 177/10 (55.5)
Surrey won by 10 wickets
Play Offs, Semi Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024
Surrey
153/9 (20)
Somerset
159/4 (18.4)
Somerset won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Sean Dickson
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - September 9, 2024
Somerset
317/10 (95.5) & 224/10 (63.3)
Surrey
321/10 (112.2) & 109/10 (78)
Somerset won by 111 runs
Play Offs, Quarter Final, T20 Blast - September 3, 2024
Surrey
164/5 (18)
Durham
162/8 (20)
Surrey won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Dominic Sibley
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - August 29, 2024
Nottinghamshire
405/10 (114.5) & 121/0 (33)
Surrey
525/10 (150.4) & 177/9 (53)
Match drawn

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