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Will Bennison

Will Bennison is a rising English professional cricketer who plays as a right-handed top-order batter and occasional leg-break bowler. Hailing from Yorkshire, he rose through the club's academy to secure his maiden professional rookie contract. He currently represents Yorkshire and the England U19 national team.

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Full Name
William Jeffrey Bennison
Born
September 10, 2006
Place Of Birthc
Boroughbridge, Yorkshire
Country
England
Role
Batter
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
West Indies Under-19s vs England Under-19s · 7th Youth ODI List A December 1, 2025 8 15 0 1 53.33
West Indies Under-19s vs England Under-19s · 6th Youth ODI List A November 29, 2025 10 14 1 0 71.43
West Indies Under-19s vs England Under-19s · 4th Youth ODI List A November 24, 2025 7 9 1 0 77.78
West Indies Under-19s vs England Under-19s · 2nd Youth ODI List A November 19, 2025 20 28 2 0 71.43
Bangladesh Under-19s vs England Under-19s · Youth ODI List A September 7, 2025 12 15 2 0 80.00
Bangladesh Under-19s vs England Under-19s · Youth ODI List A September 5, 2025 36 32 6 1 112.50

Teams Played For

  • Major Teams: Yorkshire (County), England Under-19s, England Young Lions Invitational XI, Sheriff Hutton Bridge CC
  • Current Contract: Signed a two-year rookie professional contract with Yorkshire County Cricket Club in July 2025

Key Debuts

  • First XI / List A Debut: Played for Yorkshire against Kent in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup at Canterbury in August 2025
  • England U19 Debut: Made his England Under-19 debut in 2025 against Ireland

International & Major Tournaments

  • ICC Men's U19s World Cup (2026): Called up as an injury replacement for the England U-19 World Cup squad, joining the team in Zimbabwe.
  • Youth ODIs: Selected in multiple Youth ODI and "Youth Test" squads, featuring against teams like Bangladesh, West Indies, and South Africa.

Records & Standout Performances

  • Second XI Championship: Scored 106 off 95 balls against Surrey, helping Yorkshire chase down a massive 407-run target.
  • Second XI Friendly: Scored 203 not out opening the batting against Warwickshire (April 2025), aiding in a successful chase of 403.
  • England Young Lions: Scored an impressive century against India Under-19s prior to his professional signing.
  • Awards: Named the prestigious Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year in 2026