Bevon Jacobs
Bevon Jacobs, a promising young batter from South Africa, has quickly made a name for himself in New Zealand cricket. Known for his right-handed batting style and right-arm medium bowling, Jacobs has shown immense potential in domestic circuits. His journey began with the Auckland Aces, where he debuted in the Plunket Shield in November 2024. Since then, he has consistently impressed with his performances, including a standout innings of 157 against Central Stags in March 2025. With a batting average of above 58 in first-class cricket, Jacobs has showcased his ability to anchor innings and score big.
Jacobs' prowess isn't limited to the longer format. In the Ford Trophy, he has accumulated 352 runs across 18 matches, maintaining a strike rate of above 100. His highest score of 63 against Otago Volts in February 2025 highlights his capability to perform under pressure. In the T20 format, Jacobs has been a revelation too with a strike rate of above 147. His explosive innings of 105 against Toombul in the KFC T20 Max Competition in 2024 is a testament to his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers.
Jacobs' career statistics reflect his versatility and adaptability across formats. His performances underscore his ability to adapt to different formats and conditions, making him a valuable asset to any team. As Jacobs continues to develop his skills, his innings of 90 against Northern Districts in January 2025 and 53 against Canterbury in the same month highlight his growing confidence and consistency.
After earning his maiden national call-up for the Black Caps' T20I squad against Sri Lanka early in the year, he went on to make his official international debut on July 16, 2025, against South Africa in Harare. He immediately demonstrated his prowess by top-scoring with an unbeaten 44* off 30 balls to steer New Zealand to a victory. He solidified his reputation as a dependable finisher, registering his maiden T20I half-century with a then-career-best 62* off 31 balls against Bangladesh.
After being acquired by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh during the IPL auction, he broadened his exposure with stints for the MI Emirates in the ILT20, Dubai Capitals, and the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. His domestic form for the Auckland Aces was capped off by earning the 2024–25 Auckland Men's Young Cricketer of the Year and Plunket Shield Player of the Year awards, highlighted by a first-class career-best score of 157. Through mid-2026, Jacobs continued to deliver notable performances, including playing in the Global Super League for the Desert Vipers and featuring prominently for New Zealand A. Most recently, he retained his place in New Zealand's 16-man T20I squad to face India at home, cementing his position as a core component of the Black Caps' middle order.
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May, 06 2002 |
| Birth Place | South Africa |
| Current age | 24 yrs. |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right Handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium |
| M | I | N/O | R | BF | Avg | S/R | HS | 200s | 100s | 50s | 4x | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20I | 11 | 9 | 2 | 183 | 128 | 26.14 | 142.97 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| FC | 12 | 22 | 1 | 944 | 1436 | 44.95 | 65.74 | 157 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 121 | 28 |
| List A | 30 | 26 | 4 | 603 | 621 | 27.41 | 97.1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 35 |
| T20 | 44 | 36 | 8 | 977 | 664 | 34.89 | 147.14 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 61 |
| M | I | O | Balls | Maiden | R | W | AVG | S/R | E/R | BEST BOWL | 5 WKT | 10 WKT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FC | 12 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 0 | - | - | 3.00 | 0/12 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Bevon Jacobs, a promising young batter from South Africa, has quickly made a name for himself in New Zealand cricket. Known for his right-handed batting style and right-arm medium bowling, Jacobs has shown immense potential in domestic circuits. His journey began with the Auckland Aces, where he debuted in the Plunket Shield in November 2024. Since then, he has consistently impressed with his performances, including a standout innings of 157 against Central Stags in March 2025. With a batting average of above 58 in first-class cricket, Jacobs has showcased his ability to anchor innings and score big.
Jacobs' prowess isn't limited to the longer format. In the Ford Trophy, he has accumulated 352 runs across 18 matches, maintaining a strike rate of above 100. His highest score of 63 against Otago Volts in February 2025 highlights his capability to perform under pressure. In the T20 format, Jacobs has been a revelation too with a strike rate of above 147. His explosive innings of 105 against Toombul in the KFC T20 Max Competition in 2024 is a testament to his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers.
Jacobs' career statistics reflect his versatility and adaptability across formats. His performances underscore his ability to adapt to different formats and conditions, making him a valuable asset to any team. As Jacobs continues to develop his skills, his innings of 90 against Northern Districts in January 2025 and 53 against Canterbury in the same month highlight his growing confidence and consistency.
After earning his maiden national call-up for the Black Caps' T20I squad against Sri Lanka early in the year, he went on to make his official international debut on July 16, 2025, against South Africa in Harare. He immediately demonstrated his prowess by top-scoring with an unbeaten 44* off 30 balls to steer New Zealand to a victory. He solidified his reputation as a dependable finisher, registering his maiden T20I half-century with a then-career-best 62* off 31 balls against Bangladesh.
After being acquired by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh during the IPL auction, he broadened his exposure with stints for the MI Emirates in the ILT20, Dubai Capitals, and the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. His domestic form for the Auckland Aces was capped off by earning the 2024–25 Auckland Men's Young Cricketer of the Year and Plunket Shield Player of the Year awards, highlighted by a first-class career-best score of 157. Through mid-2026, Jacobs continued to deliver notable performances, including playing in the Global Super League for the Desert Vipers and featuring prominently for New Zealand A. Most recently, he retained his place in New Zealand's 16-man T20I squad to face India at home, cementing his position as a core component of the Black Caps' middle order.
