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: 35
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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 55 76 16 1240 75 16.32 2668 46.48 0 3 9 167
ODI 8 7 4 53 23 7.57 60 88.33 0 0 0 5
T20I 9 9 5 60 14 6.67 45 133.33 0 0 2 4
T20 25 17 15 116 16 6.82 83 139.76 0 0 4 9
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 55 94 151 3533 1184.5 23.40 2.98 9 42 7 3 0
ODI 13 13 15 411 88.3 27.40 4.65 11 1 1 0 0
T20I 17 17 23 465 58.7 20.22 7.92 9 1 1 0 0
T20 48 46 68 1332 149.8 19.59 8.89 44 8 2 0 0
FC 1 2 0 88 32 - 2.75 0 0 0 0 0
List A 14 14 23 505 99.4 21.96 5.08 16 1 1 0 0

Last updated: 2026-05-29

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