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Evan Jones

Evan Jones is a South African batting all-rounder for the Durban's Super Giants (DSG), known for his right-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling; born August 5, 1996, in Pretoria, he's represented teams like Northerns, Lions, Paarl Royals, and Joburg Super Kings, with a strong showing in SA20 and notable performances including a 157* for Northern Cape and key contributions with both bat and ball in franchise leagues, aiming for higher honors. 

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Full Name
Evan Jones
Born
5 August 1996
Place Of Birth
Pretoria
Country
South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium fast
Education
Waterkloof High School
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Lions vs Dolphins · Match 15 List A March 11, 2026 2 5 0 0 40.00
Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals · Match 27 T20 January 17, 2026 1 4 0 0 25.00
Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants · Match 23 T20 January 13, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants · Match 21 T20 January 11, 2026 7 6 1 0 116.67
Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals · Match 16 T20 January 7, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants · Match 9 T20 January 1, 2026 46 20 4 3 230.00

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Major Teams

  • Current Franchise: Durban's Super Giants (DSG)

  • Domestic: Northerns, Northern Cape, Lions

  • Previously Franchise: Paarl Royals, Joburg Super Kings

Domestic Career Highlights

  • Twenty20 Debut: September 13, 2019, for Northerns.

  • First-Class Debut: October 17, 2019, for Northerns.

  • List A Debut: October 19, 2019, for Northerns.

  • SA20 League: He has been a key player, representing Paarl Royals (2023, 2024) and Joburg Super Kings (2025), and recently, Durban's Super Giants (DSG) in the 2025/26 season. 

Key Achievements & Records

  • Breakthrough Season: Excelled with the bat (500 runs) and as a bowler for Northerns in the 2018-19 season, leading to call-ups.

  • First-Class Century: Scored an unbeaten 157 for the Northern Cape Heat in a 4-day match.

  • SA20 Impact: Effective with the ball for Paarl Royals in the 2023 SA20, taking key wickets and maintaining good economy.

  • Dual Threat: Known for valuable contributions as a lower-middle-order batsman and a consistent bowler.