Jason Smith

Cricketer

South African Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth11/10/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Latest News about Jason Smith

01/01/2026

Jason Smith was selected for South Africa's T20 World Cup squad in 2026 after a strong rise in T20 form. ESPN reported that his improved power-hitting, including a 19-ball 68 in the CSA T20 Challenge and an earlier 41 off 14 balls for MI Cape Town, helped push his case for selection.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJason Franswyn Smith
NicknameJassmi

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolWynberg Boys' High School, Cape Town, South Africa

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
TattooOn his left arm

Career

International Debut
ODI18 September 2024 vs Afghanistan
T2027 August 2024 vs West Indies
Jersey Number# 13 (South Africa)
Domestic Teams
  • Western Province
  • Cape Cobras
  • Dolphins
  • South Western Districts
  • South Africa A
  • Durban's Super Giants
  • MI Cape Town
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium-fast
Notable Achievements
  • In 2014, represented South Africa’s Under-19 team in the ICC Cricket World Cup alongside Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram.
  • Joined Cape Town Knight Riders for the T20 Global League's first season in August 2017.
  • Part of the Cape Cobras team for the 2018-19 season.
  • Selected for the South Western Districts in September 2018 for the Africa T20 Cup.
  • Chosen for Cape Town Blitz in the inaugural Mzansi Super League T20 in October 2018.
  • Named in Western Province’s team for the 2019-2020 CSA Provincial T20 Cup in September 2019.
  • Joined South Africa Emerging Men’s team in April 2021 for a tour of Namibia.
  • Selected for KwaZulu-Natal before the 2021-2022 cricket season.
  • Played a key role in Dolphins' 2025 CSA T20 Challenge playoff push with an unbeaten 68 off 19 balls against the Titans.
  • Scored a run-a-ball century in KwaZulu-Natal cricket, marking his first List A hundred.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In 2026, he was highlighted for being chosen for the T20 World Cup team despite limited international experience.
2. His selection was based on impressive power-hitting in domestic matches, scoring 68 runs off 19 balls in a CSA T20 Challenge match.
3. His selection for South Africa's 2026 T20 World Cup squad was notable because he had limited international experience.
4. His domestic power-hitting form included a 68 off 19 balls in a CSA T20 Challenge match.
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