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Bess Heath

Bess Heath (born August 20, 2001) is an English professional cricketer from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, known as a hard-hitting right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. She plays for Durham (formerly Northern Diamonds), Brisbane Heat, and Trent Rockets, having made her England debut in 2023. She won the 2022 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy with the Northern Diamonds. 

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Full Name
Bess Alice May Heath
Born
20 August 2001
Place Of Birth
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Country
England
Role
Wicket-keeper
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Yorkshire Women vs Durham Women · 17th Match List A April 29, 2026 70 52 8 1 134.62
Hampshire Women vs Durham Women · 16th Match List A April 25, 2026 3 9 0 0 33.33
Surrey Women vs Durham Women · 12th Match List A April 18, 2026 14 21 2 0 66.67
Lancashire Women vs Durham Women · 1st Match List A April 11, 2026 28 39 3 0 71.79
Durham Women vs Surrey Women · Match 53 List A September 13, 2025 9 9 1 0 100.00
The Blaze vs Durham Women · Match 52 List A September 9, 2025 15 26 1 0 57.69

Matches

Yorkshire Women Yorkshire Women
290/10
Result
290/8
Match Tie April 29, 2026 3:00 pm
Durham Women Durham Women
Hampshire Women Hampshire Women
Durham Women Durham Women
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Major Teams Represented

  • England: England Women (ODI/T20I), England A
  • Domestic (UK): Trent Rockets (The Hundred 2026), Durham Women, Northern Diamonds, Yorkshire, Northern Superchargers, Yorkshire Diamonds
  • Franchise (International): Melbourne Stars, Brisbane Heat 

Career Debuts

International Debuts

  • ODI Debut: September 14, 2023, vs Sri Lanka at Grace Road, Leicester.
  • T20I Debut: December 10, 2023, vs India at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Domestic & Franchise Debuts

  • Domestic T20 Debut: July 2018 for Derbyshire against Nottinghamshire Outlaws.
  • Domestic List A Debut: 2015 for Derbyshire.
  • The Hundred Debut: July 24, 2021, for Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire.
  • WBBL Debut: October 15, 2022, for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars. 

Statistics (career Overview)

  • England ODI: 4 matches, 59 runs, HS 33*
  • England T20I: 4 matches, 6 runs
  • Domestic (RHFT 2023): 286 runs
  • England A (T20): 84* vs NZ A (2022) 

Awards & Championships

  • Championships: Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (2022) with Northern Diamonds
  • Awards: Nominated for PCA Women's Young Player of the Year (2023)
  • Contracts: Awarded an England Women Development Contract (2023/24) 

Key Accomplishments

  • Represented England A in all formats during the Australia tour.
  • Known for an aggressive style of batting and solid wicket-keeping, often acting as a key finisher.