Full Name
Ben Stewart McKinney
Born
4 October 2004
Place Of Birth
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Country
England
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
Ben McKinney
Ben McKinney
Ben McKinney
Ben McKinney (born 4 October 2004) is an English left-handed opening batter and right-arm off-break bowler who plays for Durham County Cricket Club (since 2023) and was signed by Manchester Originals for the 2025 season. A former captain of the England Under-19 team, he is recognized for his commanding 6ft 7in stature, top-order stability, and impactful performances, including a 110-run century against Australia A.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham vs Lancashire · Match 12 | First Class | April 24, 2026 | 22 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 28.21 |
| Gloucestershire vs Durham · Match 6 | First Class | April 10, 2026 | 244 | 272 | 36 | 6 | 89.71 |
| Durham vs Kent · Match 4 | First Class | April 3, 2026 | 46 | 70 | 9 | 0 | 65.71 |
| Pakistan A vs England Lions · 1st Unofficial ODI | List A | February 27, 2026 | 42 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 102.44 |
| Pakistan A vs England Lions · 3rd T20 | T20 | February 24, 2026 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Pakistan A vs England Lions · 2nd T20 | T20 | February 22, 2026 | 38 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 152.00 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Lions vs India A · 2nd Unofficial Test | First Class | June 6, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Championship Division Two 2026 | FIRSTCLASS | Apr 3, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026 | 370 | 530 | 54 | 6 | 69.81 |
| Pakistan A vs England Lions in UAE 2026 | T20 | Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 9, 2026 | 82 | 56 | 8 | 4 | 146.43 |
| England Lions tour of Australia 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Nov 13, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025 | 220 | 281 | 29 | 5 | 78.29 |
| The Hundred Mens 2025 | T100 | Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | 58 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 116.00 |
| India A tour of England 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | May 30, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 | 44 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 60.27 |
Major Teams Represented
- Durham (2023–present), England Under-19s, England Lions, Manchester Originals (2025)
Domestic Debuts
- First-Class Debut: Durham vs Sussex, 6 April 2023
- List A Debut: Durham vs Worcestershire, 1 August 2023
- T20 Debut: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, 11 August 2025
Key Records & Achievements
- Captaincy: Led England Under-19s at the 2024 World Cup in South Africa.
- Century: Scored 110 runs against Australia A in Sydney.
- Partnership: Recorded a 189-run first-wicket stand for Durham.
- Contract: Signed with Durham, extended through 2026.
Statistics
- First-Class (FC): 24 matches, 1,286 runs, 32.97 avg, 4 centuries.
- List A: 10 matches, 308 runs, 30.80 avg.
- T20: 16 matches, 161 runs.
Career Milestones
- Named captain of the England U19 team for the 2024 World Cup.
- Part of the England Lions setup.
- Highlighted for his calm leadership and technical ability to score against high-quality bowling.
