David Willey

David Willey
Nationality: England
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1990-02-28 Age: 35
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David Jonathan Willey is a highly talented and dynamic cricket player hailing from England.
Known for his aggressive style of play, he has the ability to change the game with both bat and ball, as well as with stunning run-outs and incredible catches.
Born on February 28, 1990, in Northampton, Willey comes from a cricketing family, with his father Peter Willey being a former England all-rounder turned umpire.

Willey's cricketing journey began in 2009 when he made his first-class debut for Northamptonshire.
Despite being initially recognized for his obdurate technique, similar to his father, he soon drew attention with his combative and attacking style of play.
His bowling skills developed rapidly, particularly in the 2012 season, where he claimed an impressive 43 wickets with his brisk swing and seam.

In the subsequent season, Willey played a pivotal role in Northants' T20 success.
During the final, he showcased his all-round abilities by smashing a 19-ball half-century, the fastest of the season, executing a direct-hit run-out from the deep, and achieving a hat-trick to seal his team's victory.
This remarkable performance not only showcased his skills as a versatile player but also earned him recognition on the international stage.

Willey made his international debut in 2015 against Ireland, marking his entry into the England cricket team.
In his inaugural T20 World Cup appearance in 2016, he played a crucial role for England, delivering an impressive knock of 21 runs from just 14 balls, and securing figures of 3 for 20 from his four overs.
Although he narrowly missed out on the Player of the Match award, his significant contributions stood out.

Throughout the four-year cycle leading up to the 2019 World Cup, Willey was a regular member of England's One Day International (ODI) squads, showcasing his prowess as a left-arm quick and a clean-hitting batter.
However, he faced tough competition towards the end, as the emergence of Jofra Archer resulted in his exclusion from the World Cup squad.

In addition to his domestic and international cricket career, Willey has also garnered attention in the global T20 arena.
He played for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and secured a title victory with the team.
Furthermore, he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings in the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL).

Willey's exceptional performances and consistent contributions in limited-overs cricket have firmly established him as a valuable asset to any team.
With his natural competitiveness, innovative mindset, and game-changing abilities, he continues to entertain and inspire cricket fans worldwide.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T20 111 92 14 1583 79 17.21 1306 121.21 0 6 73 117
T10 8 7 3 56 12 8.00 41 136.59 0 0 3 3
T20I 9 9 6 75 33 8.33 59 127.12 0 0 4 7
ODI 41 34 14 679 72 19.97 664 102.26 0 3 25 69
4day 10 15 5 336 46 22.40 548 61.31 0 0 4 44
100-Ball 27 25 7 349 81 13.96 285 122.46 0 1 14 25

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T20 128 128 141 3347 429.9 23.74 7.79 114 8 1 0 0
T10 12 12 9 247 20 27.44 12.35 12 0 0 0 0
T20I 19 19 23 489 61.8 21.26 7.91 24 0 1 0 0
ODI 53 51 77 2058 365.6 26.73 5.63 95 2 4 1 0
4day 10 19 27 749 223.7 27.74 3.35 0 3 0 0 0
100-Ball 29 29 27 562 64.6 20.81 8.70 6 2 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-06-20

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