Career Timeline of Josh Inglis: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Josh Inglis, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Joshua Patrick Inglis is an English-born Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian national team as a wicket-keeper-batter across all formats. He captains Australia in ODI and T20Is and plays domestic cricket for Western Australia and Perth Scorchers. Inglis was a member of the Australian squads that won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. He debuted internationally in February 2022. Inglis also won the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final. Inglis made his Test debut in January 2025 against Sri Lanka, scoring a century, becoming the fourth Australian to achieve centuries in all three formats.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 2015: First-Class Debut

In December 2015, Josh Inglis made his first-class debut for Cricket Australia XI against the West Indians during their tour of Australia.

January 2017: List A Debut

In January 2017, Josh Inglis made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistanis during their tour of Australia.

December 2017: Twenty20 Debut

On 23 December 2017, Josh Inglis made his Twenty20 debut for Perth Scorchers in the 2017–18 Big Bash League season.

October 2020: Maiden First-Class Century

In October 2020, during the opening round of the 2020–21 Sheffield Shield season, Josh Inglis scored his maiden first-class century, with 153 not out against South Australia.

March 2021: Signing with Leicestershire County Cricket Club

In March 2021, Josh Inglis was signed by Leicestershire County Cricket Club to play in the 2021 T20 Blast tournament in England.

June 2021: First T20 Century

In June 2021, Josh Inglis scored his first century in a T20 match, with 103 not out for Leicestershire. He later scored his second T20 century against Worcestershire, with an unbeaten 118 from 61 balls.

August 2021: Named in T20 World Cup Squad

In August 2021, Josh Inglis was named in Australia's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, marking his maiden call-up to the national team.

2021: 2021 T20 World Cup Win

In 2021, Josh Inglis was a member of the Australian team that won the 2021 T20 World Cup, although he did not play in the tournament.

January 2022: Named in T20I Squad Against Sri Lanka

In January 2022, Josh Inglis was named in Australia's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Sri Lanka.

February 2022: International Debut

In February 2022, Josh Inglis made his international debut for the Australia cricket team.

April 2022: Named in ODI Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

In April 2022, Josh Inglis was named in Australia's ODI squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.

June 2022: ODI Debut

On 24 June 2022, Josh Inglis made his ODI debut for Australia against Sri Lanka.

November 2023: Maiden T20 Hundred

In November 2023, Josh Inglis scored his maiden T20 hundred in the first T20i against India in Vishakhapatnam.

2023: 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Win

In 2023, Josh Inglis was a member of the Australian squad that won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

May 2024: Named in Squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

In May 2024, Josh Inglis was named in Australia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

July 2024: Named in White Ball Squad

In July 2024 Josh Inglis was named in Australia’s white ball squad to tour Scotland and England.

September 2024: Fastest T20I Century for Australia

On 6 September 2024, in the 2nd T20I against Scotland, Josh Inglis scored his 2nd T20I century, reaching 100 in 43 balls, making it the fastest century ever hit by an Australian batter in T20Is.

November 2024: Captain of the Australian Team

On 10 November 2024, Josh Inglis filled in for Pat Cummins as captain of the Australian team in the third ODI against Pakistan.

January 2025: Receiving Baggy Green Test Cap

Before the first Test in Australia's tour of Sri Lanka in January 2025, Josh Inglis received his 'Baggy Green' Test Cap from Geoff Marsh and became the 470th Australian to play tests for Australia.

January 2025: Test Debut and Century

In January 2025, Josh Inglis made his Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka as a middle-order batter. He scored a century on debut, becoming the fourth Australian to score centuries in all three formats of the game.