Nationality: England
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2005-01-13 Age: 20
Noah Thain, born on 13th January 2005, emerged as a cricketing prodigy from the quaint lanes of Bath, England. From an early age, Thain exhibited a fierce passion for the sport, marked by endless hours spent emulating his bowling idols on local pitches. His right-arm fast-medium deliveries quickly became the talk of the town as he sliced through amateur line-ups with a precocious authority that belied his years.
Thain's cricketing journey took a significant leap when he joined the Somerset youth academy. His natural pace and precision caught the eye of coaches who were quick to hone his raw talent. By the age of 16, Noah was dominating in county cricket with enviable aggression and skill, leading to whispers of a bright future lying ahead.
He made his professional debut for Somerset in a T20 match in 2022, where his thrilling spell against a seasoned Sussex line-up—snaring four wickets for just 17 runs—announced his arrival on the big stage. His ability to extract movement off the pitch and confound batsmen with cleverly disguised slower deliveries soon made him a mainstay in the team. His talent wasn't just limited to his bowling; pushing down the order, Thain's right-hand batting offered useful contributions that often changed the course of matches.
Some of Thain's most memorable performances came against fierce rivals Gloucestershire, where he repeatedly demonstrated an uncanny knack for turning games on their head with his fiery spells. In 2023, he played a pivotal role in Somerset's county championship victory, topping the bowling charts and becoming a critical talisman for the squad. His blistering five-wicket haul in the championship decider was a masterclass of pace and strategic acumen, ensuring his name was etched in Somerset folklore.
Noah's playing style is characterised by his penetrating, line-and-length bowling, coupled with a deceptive change of pace that consistently troubles batsmen. His effortless ability to blend attacking cricket with cerebral tactics has set him apart from his peers.
Significant moments in Thain's young career have already signalled his impact on the game. Beyond records and accolades, it's his intuitive understanding of the subtle intricacies of bowling and his flair for the dramatic that have endeared him to cricket lovers across the nation. As Noah Thain continues to carve out his niche in the cricketing world, he remains a beacon of hope for the future of English fast bowling.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 14 | 14 | 2 | 386 | 83 | 27.57 | 502 | 76.89 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 29 |
| Youth ODI | 7 | 7 | 1 | 264 | 66 | 37.71 | 354 | 74.58 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 31 |
| 4day | 9 | 11 | 0 | 241 | 54 | 21.91 | 621 | 38.81 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 11 | 11 | 4 | 355 | 54 | 88.75 | 6.57 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Youth ODI | 7 | 5 | 2 | 129 | 18 | 64.50 | 7.17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 9 | 12 | 7 | 369 | 70.1 | 52.71 | 5.26 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-05-09
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