Josh Inglis

Cricketer

Australian, British Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian, British
Date of Birth04/03/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceLeeds, West Yorkshire, England

Latest News about Josh Inglis

26/11/2025

In the IPL 2026 mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants acquired Josh Inglis for ₹8.60 Crore after a significant bidding war, marking his move from Punjab Kings to the franchise.

01/11/2025

During the IPL 2025 season with Punjab Kings, Josh Inglis scored 278 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 162.57, including a high score of 73 off 42 balls against Mumbai Indians, helping the team reach the final.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJoshua Patrick Inglis
Educational QualificationHigh school graduate
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Fishing

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest42 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps13 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St Mary's School, Menston, England
  • Mindarie Senior High School, Perth, Australia

Relationships & More

Marital StatusEngaged
Affairs/GirlfriendsMegan Kincart
Engagement Date2024

Family

FatherMartin Inglis
MotherSarah Inglis
SiblingsJoe Inglis (younger)
SpouseMegan Kincart
ChildrenSon - Oscar

Career

International Debut
ODI24 June 2022 vs Sri Lanka at Colombo
Test29 January 2025 vs Sri Lanka at Galle
T2011 February 2022 vs Sri Lanka at Sydney
Jersey Number
Australia#48
Leicestershire#95
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Airedale and Wharfedale Cricket League (2007)
  • Yorkshire Under-13 (2008)
  • Western Australia Under-17 (2011-2012)
  • Pool (2013)
  • Yorkshire Academy (2013)
  • Western Australia Under-23 (2013-2019)
  • Western Australia XI (2015-2016)
  • Cricket Australia XI (2016-2017)
  • Perth Scorchers (2017-2018)
  • Western Australia Second XI (2019-2020)
  • Australia (2021-present)
  • Western Australia (2016-present)
  • Leicestershire (2021)
  • London Spirit (2021-2022)
  • Australia A (2019-present)
  • Australia Prime Minister's XI (2022-2023)
  • Australia National Performance Squad (2016)
  • San Francisco Unicorns (2024)
  • Yorkshire Second XI (2013)
  • Leicestershire Second XI (2021)
  • Lucknow Super Giants (2026-present)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Records
  • First Australian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century (6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
  • Fastest T20I century by a wicketkeeper-batsman (6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
  • Fastest T20I century by any Australian batsman (6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
  • Second-fastest test hundred on debut (in 90 balls)
  • Fourth Australian to score centuries in all three international formats
  • Only fourth Australian cricketer to register centuries across all three international formats
IPL Career
Punjab Kings (2025)278 runs in 11 matches at strike rate 162.57, high score 73 off 42 balls vs Mumbai Indians
Lucknow Super Giants (2026)Acquired for ₹8.60 Crore in mega auction

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Josh Inglis was born in England and began playing football at the young age of 4.
2. He took up cricket with neighborhood children when he was just 6 years old.
3. In 2010, he relocated to Australia at the age of 14.
4. He made his first T20 hundred scoring 103 runs not out in a match for Leicestershire in March 2021.
5. He was part of the Australian team that clinched the 2021 T20 World Cup but did not participate in any games.
6. Injured while playing golf before the 2022 T20 World Cup, he missed the squad selection.
7. On 29 November 2023, he made an impactful T20I debut, scoring 110 runs against India, forming a notable partnership with Steve Smith.
8. In the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, he played 8 matches, scoring 159 runs and executing 14 catches and 2 stumpings.
9. Achieved a hundred in just 43 deliveries against Scotland to become the first Australian wicketkeeper with a T20I century.
10. On his test debut in January 2025, he scored a century in 90 balls, a remarkable debut performance.
11. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 2.60 crores, exceeding his base price of Rs 2 crores.
12. Greg Shipperd, coach of New South Wales, once compared his style to that of David Warner.
13. Josh prefers cats over dogs and has a passion for animals.
14. He was a member of the Australian squads that secured the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, and the 2023 World Test Championship.
15. In the 2025 Champions Trophy, he scored 120 runs off 86 balls against England to help Australia chase over 350.
16. He has played 46 T20Is and scored almost 1000 runs with two centuries at a strike rate of around 159.
17. He has played five Tests and scored 184 runs, including one century scored on debut.
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