Liam Livingstone is a 32‑year‑old English batting all‑rounder, known for his explosive hitting and versatile spin bowling. He currently plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL (2026) and has captained England in ODIs, with career highlights including the 2022 T20 World Cup win.
Personal & Background
- Full Name: Liam Stephen Livingstone
- Born: 4 August 1993, Barrow‑in‑Furness, Cumbria, England
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm leg‑break & off‑break
- Role: Batting all‑rounder
- Domestic Team: Lancashire (2015–present)
- Franchise Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Birmingham Phoenix (The Hundred), Perth Scorchers, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, MI Cape Town, Durban’s Super Giants
Career Highlights
- Club Cricket Feat (2015): Scored 350 off 138 balls for Nantwich — one of the highest one‑day scores ever.
- International Debuts:
- T20I debut vs South Africa (2017).
- ODI debut vs India (2021).
- Test debut vs Pakistan (2022).
- England Success:
- Member of England’s 2022 T20 World Cup‑winning squad.
- Captained England in ODIs.
- Holds the record for the fastest T20I fifty (17 balls) and the fastest T20I century (42 balls) for England, both vs Pakistan in 2021.
- Famous for hitting a 122m six off Haris Rauf.
- The Hundred: Named Most Valuable Player in the inaugural season (2021) with Birmingham Phoenix.
Liam Livingstone Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | Top Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 16 | 16.00 | 0/0 | 9 | – | – | |
| ODIs | 39 | 932 | 31.06 | 1/4 | 124* | 25 | 3/16 | |
| T20Is | 60 | 955 | 25.13 | 1/2 | 103 | 33 | 3/17 | |
| First‑Class | 65 | 3,152 | 37.08 | 7/15 | 224 | 49 | 6/52 | |
| IPL | 51 | 1,066 | 25.38 | 0/7 | 94 | 13 | 3/27 |
Style & Strengths
- Batting: Explosive hitter, excels in middle overs and death overs.
- Bowling: Unique ability to bowl both leg‑spin and off‑spin.
- Fielding: Agile, sharp outfielder.
- Temperament: Fearless, thrives in franchise cricket’s high‑pressure environments.
Conclusion
Liam Livingstone’s career embodies versatility and power. From his record‑breaking club innings to England’s T20 World Cup triumph, he has proven himself as a modern all‑rounder who can change games with bat, ball, or in the field. His franchise journey across leagues worldwide — capped by his current stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad — highlights his global impact and enduring value in limited‑overs cricket.
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