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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. 

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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
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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

Matches

Durham Durham
295/10 & 336/2
Result
370/10 & 260/9d
DUR won by 8 wickets April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Lancashire Lancashire
Gloucestershire Gloucestershire
175/10 & 205/10
Result
605/5d
DUR won by an inning and 225 runs April 10, 2026 3:30 pm
Durham Durham
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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.