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United Kingdom Ben Foakes
- Wicket-keeper Batsman
Ben Foakes is a cricket player from United Kingdom. The main role is wicket-keeper batsman. The player represents Surrey County Cricket Club.
- Date of Birth 15 Feb 1993 (33)
- Team Surrey County Cricket Club
- Birthplace Colchester
Profile
About the Player
Player Details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Role
- Wicket-keeper Batsman
- Date of Birth
- 15 February 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Colchester
On the field
Style and Honours
Playing Style
- Plays As Wicket-keeper Batsman
Career Highlights
-
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
2023
By the numbers
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 46 | 1,139 | 113 | 29.21 | 47.24 | 69 | 10 |
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 61 | 61 | · | 80.26 | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic T20 | 75 | 49 | 835 | 75 | 21.41 | 124.44 | 38 | 10 |
| First-class | 123 | 186 | 6,552 | 174 | 42.00 | 49.16 | 347 | 21 |
| List A | 54 | 51 | 1,958 | 106 | 44.50 | 88.44 | 62 | 6 |
Squads
Teams and Country
- National Team United Kingdom
- Current Team Surrey County Cricket Club
- Previous Team Essex County Cricket Club
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