England | Bowler
Reece James William Topley is an English international cricketer who plays for the England cricket team in white ball cricket as a left-arm fast medium bowler.
| Full Name Reece James William Topley | Born February 21, 1994, Ipswich, Suffolk | Age 31y 64d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Left arm Fast medium | Playing Role Bowler |
| Height 6ft 7in | RELATIONS PA Topley (uncle),TD Topley (father) | Nationality England |
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Reece Topley: “The Resilient Yorker King of White-Ball Cricket”
Reece Topley is an English professional cricketer known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling and lower-order batting. Born on November 21, 1993 , in Essex, England, Topley has represented both the England national team and various county teams during his career. Despite facing injury setbacks, he has carved out a reputation as a reliable bowler in white-ball cricket.
Personal Life
Off the field, Topley is known for his humble demeanor and dedication to fitness and recovery. He often shares insights into his training routines and mental approach to the game on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Reece Topley grew up in a cricketing family. His father, Don Topley, was also a left-arm fast bowler who played first-class cricket for Essex and represented England in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Reece followed in his father’s footsteps, joining Essex’s youth system and making his first-class debut for the county in 2011 at the age of 17.
Playing Style
Standing at 6’7″ (201 cm) , Topley uses his height to extract bounce and carry from the pitch, making him particularly effective in shorter formats of the game. He is known for his ability to bowl yorkers and seam deliveries, which have troubled many top-order batters in limited-overs cricket.
International Career
Topley made his international debut for England in January 2015 in a T20I match against West Indies. Later that year, he played his first ODI against Ireland. However, his early years in international cricket were hampered by injuries, including stress fractures in his back and foot, which affected his availability and consistency.
Despite these challenges, Topley persisted and returned to form with strong performances in domestic cricket. In 2022, he had a breakout year on the international stage, becoming a key member of England’s white-ball setup under head coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler. He was instrumental in England’s victory in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup , where he took crucial wickets throughout the tournament.
County Cricket
Over the years, Topley has played for several counties:
Essex (2011–2015): Where he began his career.
Hampshire (2016–2018): After leaving Essex due to injury concerns.
Surrey (2019–present): He found renewed success with Surrey, contributing significantly to their white-ball campaigns.
IPL Career
- Topley joined the RCB in the 2023 IPL
- In 2024 he was released by RCB and Unsold in Auction .
- 2025 IPL Mega Auction he sold by MUMBAI INDIANS .
Global T20 Leagues
Other Leagues : He has also featured in domestic T20 tournaments worldwide, including England’s The Hundred (with Oval Invincibles) 10, further solidifying his reputation as a T20 specialist.
Abu Dhabi T10 League : Topley has participated in global T10 leagues, leveraging his height and pace to deliver high-impact spells in the fast-paced format .
Notable Achievements
2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Played a vital role in England’s title-winning campaign.
Record-breaking Performance: In June 2022, Topley took 6/24 against India in an ODI at Trent Bridge, achieving the best-ever figures by an English bowler in ODIs.
Consistency in White-Ball Cricket: Known for his economy rate and ability to take wickets in the powerplay and death overs.
2023 ODI Series vs Australia : Took 4/52 in a crucial match, proving his effectiveness in bilateral series .
Challenges and Resilience
Topley’s career has been marked by frequent injuries, which required multiple surgeries and rehabilitation periods. His determination to overcome these hurdles and return to competitive cricket speaks volumes about his resilience and passion for the sport.
Key Strengths:
- Death Bowling : Renowned for his precision in the final overs, particularly in T20 cricket .
- Adaptability : Overcame injuries to become a reliable option in high-pressure matches .
Reece Topley Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 30 | 30 | 1392 | 1257 | 47 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 26.74 | 5.41 | 29.6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 35 | 35 | 706 | 978 | 33 | 3/22 | 3/22 | 29.63 | 8.31 | 21.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 46 | 76 | 7932 | 4382 | 163 | 6/29 | 11/85 | 26.88 | 3.31 | 48.6 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| List A | 75 | 75 | 3487 | 3213 | 124 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 25.91 | 5.52 | 28.1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 190 | 185 | 3804 | 5338 | 230 | 4/20 | 4/20 | 23.20 | 8.41 | 16.5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 30 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 15* | 11.66 | 70 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| T20Is | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 8.50 | 20 | 85.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| FC | 46 | 54 | 22 | 132 | 16 | 4.12 | 642 | 20.56 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| List A | 75 | 26 | 18 | 82 | 19 | 10.25 | 143 | 57.34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| T20s | 190 | 44 | 34 | 117 | 14* | 11.70 | 129 | 90.69 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
Reece Topley T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPL | SYS | 7 | 7 | 155 | 252 | 4 | 2/45 | 2/45 | 63.00 | 9.75 | 38.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | 2 teams | 24 | 22 | 369 | 582 | 24 | 3/24 | 3/24 | 24.25 | 9.46 | 15.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 4 teams | 84 | 82 | 1767 | 2416 | 121 | 4/20 | 4/20 | 19.96 | 8.20 | 14.6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | RCB | 5 | 5 | 102 | 182 | 5 | 2/27 | 2/27 | 36.40 | 10.70 | 20.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | DSG | 20 | 20 | 390 | 534 | 23 | 3/19 | 3/19 | 23.21 | 8.21 | 16.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ILT20 | DC | 1 | 1 | 18 | 26 | 0 | – | – | – | 8.66 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BBL | MR | 8 | 7 | 161 | 225 | 9 | 3/27 | 3/27 | 25.00 | 8.38 | 17.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPL | SYS | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 5* | 11.00 | 15 | 73.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | 2 teams | 24 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 12* | – | 12 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 4 teams | 84 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 5* | 4.00 | 41 | 58.53 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| IPL | RCB | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3* | – | 6 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SA20 | DSG | 20 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5* | 5.00 | 7 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ILT20 | DC | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
| BBL | MR | 8 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 14* | – | 28 | 117.85 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Reece Topley
ODI Matches
Debut
England vs Australia at Manchester – September 13, 2015
Last
West Indies vs England at Bridgetown – November 06, 2024
T20I Matches
Debut
England vs Australia at Cardiff – August 31, 2015
Last
West Indies vs England at Bridgetown – November 09, 2024
FC Matches
Debut
Essex vs Cambs MCCU at Cambridge – April 02 – 04, 2011
Last
Surrey vs Gloucester at Bristol – April 28 – May 01, 2022
List A Matches
Debut
Unicorns vs Essex at Chelmsford – May 22, 2011
Last
West Indies vs England at Bridgetown – November 06, 2024
T20 Matches
Debut
Essex vs Kent at Chelmsford – June 20, 2012
Last
Strikers vs Khulna at Chattogram – January 23, 2025
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