Josh Davey

Josh Davey
Nationality: Scotland
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1990-08-03 Age: 34
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Joshua Henry Davey, popularly known as Josh Davey, is a talented cricket player hailing from Scotland.
Born in Aberdeen, he showcased his bowling skills from an early age and was soon recognized by Middlesex, who gave him his county debut at the age of 19.

Davey's prowess with the ball was evident when he made his ODI debut in 2010, the same year as his first county appearance.
He made an immediate impact by taking 5 for 9 against Afghanistan, which were Scotland's best ever bowling figures in ODI cricket at the time.
In 2012, he played an instrumental role in Scotland's victory over Bangladesh in a T20 international, marking their first ever win over an ICC Full Member.

Despite his early success, Davey's career took a slight downturn when he failed to capitalize on his potential during his time at Middlesex.
Consequently, he was released by the county at the end of 2013 and subsequently joined Somerset.

The move to Somerset proved to be a turning point in Davey's career.
He earned a summer contract and made a strong comeback, delivering an impressive performance in the rain-reduced ODI against England, taking 3 for 28 from his four overs.
He continued to exhibit consistent and outstanding bowling performances for Scotland throughout the summer of 2014, including a remarkable return of 6 for 28 against Afghanistan, which was the best ODI bowling display by a non-Test player.

Davey's remarkable performances secured him a place in the final 15 for the World Cup.
Although he made his first-team debut for Somerset in 2015 and had limited appearances in subsequent years, he excelled in the white-ball formats, becoming an integral member of the squad.
In 2019, his excellent bowling skills proved crucial in Somerset's victory in the Royal London Cup, where he took 14 wickets, including the scalps of both Hampshire openers in the final.

Davey continued to represent Scotland in international tournaments, showcasing his skills in the T20 World Cups of 2021 and 2022.
In the 2021 tournament, he played a pivotal role in securing Scotland's place in the Super 12s with eight wickets in three matches, although an injury limited his participation in the later stages of the tournament.

With his consistent performances and valuable contributions to Scottish cricket, Davey has established himself as a prominent figure in the sport.
His journey from being a fringe player at Somerset to an integral part of the team is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and immense talent.

As Josh Davey continues to make strides in his cricket career, he remains a formidable force with his exceptional bowling skills, making him a valuable asset for both Scotland and Somerset in their respective campaigns.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
4day 45 62 16 947 75 15.27 2033 46.58 0 2 7 130
ODI 6 6 4 52 23 8.67 57 91.23 0 0 0 5
T20I 9 9 5 60 14 6.67 45 133.33 0 0 2 4
T20 22 15 13 109 16 7.27 79 137.97 0 0 4 8
FC 1 2 2 33 17 16.50 67 49.25 0 0 0 4
List A 10 5 1 90 53 18.00 94 95.74 0 1 2 5

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
4day 45 78 130 2860 999.3 22.00 2.86 9 33 7 3 0
ODI 11 11 14 382 78.3 27.29 4.88 7 1 1 0 0
T20I 17 17 23 465 58.7 20.22 7.92 9 1 1 0 0
T20 42 41 62 1189 134.8 19.18 8.82 40 8 2 0 0
FC 1 2 0 88 32 - 2.75 0 0 0 0 0
List A 13 13 21 465 92 22.14 5.05 16 1 1 0 0

Last updated: 2025-04-15
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 11, 2025
Sussex
294/10 (74.4) & 501/7 (131)
Somerset
201/10 (46) & 334/10 (99.3)
Sussex won by 260 runs
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 4, 2025
Somerset
670/7 (149.4)
Worcestershire
154/10 (45.3) & 485/9 (200)
Match drawn
Play Offs, Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024
Somerset
124/10 (19.4)
Gloucestershire
129/2 (15)
Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Matthew Taylor
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
Play Offs, Quarter Final, T20 Blast - September 5, 2024
Northamptonshire
198/5 (20)
Somerset
215/3 (20)
Somerset won by 17 runs
Player of the Match
Tom Banton
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - August 22, 2024
Warwickshire
337/10 (86.1) & 270/10 (89)
Somerset
239/10 (65.1) & 206/4 (35)
Match drawn
South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 7, 2024
Somerset
194/6 (20)
Gloucestershire
196/5 (19.5)
Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - June 30, 2024
Somerset
284/10 (83.2) & 413/5 (91.4)
Warwickshire
412/10 (109.1) & 281/8 (83.2)
Somerset won by 5 wickets
South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - June 21, 2024
Gloucestershire
190/5 (18.4)
Somerset
188/4 (20)
Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - June 14, 2024
Somerset
55/6 (5)
Kent
46/5 (5)
Somerset won by 14 runs (D/L method)

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