History of Will Jacks in Timeline

William George "Will" Jacks is an English cricketer known for playing all formats of the game for England. A right-handed batter and off-spin bowler, he made his Test debut against Pakistan in December 2022. Jacks is considered a promising talent in English cricket.

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May 2018: List A Debut for Surrey

On 18 May 2018, Will Jacks made his List A debut playing for Surrey against Somerset in the 2018 Royal London One-Day Cup.

June 2018: First-Class Debut for Surrey

On 20 June 2018, Will Jacks made his first-class debut for Surrey in the 2018 County Championship, adding another format to his burgeoning career.

July 2018: Twenty20 Debut for Surrey

On 5 July 2018, Will Jacks made his Twenty20 debut for Surrey in the 2018 t20 Blast, further establishing himself in all formats of cricket.

May 2020: Training Group for International Fixtures

In May 2020, Will Jacks was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 2021: Third Fastest Twenty20 Fifty

In June 2021, Will Jacks scored the third-fastest Twenty20 fifty in English cricket, achieving it off just 15 balls while playing for Surrey against Middlesex.

July 2021: Named in England's ODI Squad

In July 2021, Will Jacks was named in England's One Day International (ODI) squad for their home series against Pakistan, following withdrawals due to positive COVID-19 tests within the original squad.

April 2022: Bought by Oval Invincibles

In April 2022, Will Jacks was bought by the Oval Invincibles for the 2022 season of The Hundred, marking his participation in the tournament.

August 2022: Highest Score in The Hundred

In August 2022, Will Jacks achieved the highest individual score in the history of The Hundred, scoring 108 runs off 48 balls.

September 2022: Named in England's Test and T20I Squad

In September 2022, Will Jacks was selected for England's Test and T20I squads for the away series against Pakistan.

December 2022: Test Debut Against Pakistan

In December 2022, Will Jacks made his Test debut for England against Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in his career.

December 2022: Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore

In December 2022, Will Jacks was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹3.2 crore ahead of the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

February 2023: Named in England's ODI and T20I Squad

In February 2023, Will Jacks was named in both England's ODI and T20I squads as an injury replacement for Tom Abell for the away series against Bangladesh.

2023: IPL Debut and Century

In 2023, Will Jacks made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). On April 28, 2023, he scored an unbeaten century in 41 balls against Gujarat Titans, marking the fifth-fastest century in IPL history.

2023: The Hundred Win

In 2023, Will Jacks was part of the Oval Invincibles team that won the 2023 season of The Hundred.

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

In May 2024, Will Jacks was selected to be part of England’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

2024: Return to England for International Duties

In 2024, Will Jacks and his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, Reece Topley, returned to England for "international duties".

December 2025: Named to England's Squad for 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

In December 2025, Will Jacks was named to England's 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

2026: Player of the Match Awards in T20 World Cup

During the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Will Jacks showcased his all-rounder skills, winning four Player of the Match awards against Nepal, Italy, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. He became only the second player after Shane Watson to achieve this feat in a single edition of the tournament.