Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley, born on February 3, 1998, is an English international cricketer renowned for his role as a right-handed top-order batter, primarily opening the innings in Test cricket. Standing tall at 6 ft 5 in, Crawley has played 59 Test matches up to 2025, amassing 3,313 runs at an average of 31.55, including 5 centuries and 19 fifties, with a highest score of 267. He made his Test debut in November 2019 and has developed a reputation for his elegant stroke play and ability to play long innings. Crawley was England’s leading run-scorer during the 2023 Ashes series and scored a record fastest century by an England Test opener in Pakistan in 2022, demonstrating his ability to score quickly and dominate bowling attacks. Outside Tests, he has also featured in 8 ODIs, scoring 199 runs with two half-centuries, though he has yet to make a major impact in limited-overs internationals.​

Crawley plays domestically for Kent and has participated in T20 franchise leagues such as the Big Bash League and The Hundred. His batting style combines powerful drives and a command over the off-side, though he has occasionally faced criticism for vulnerability outside off stump. Injuries and fluctuations in form have challenged his international career, but Crawley’s talent and resilience continue to make him a significant part of England’s future plans, especially as a Test opener. His towering presence and capability to build innings lend solidity to England’s top order, making him a key figure in their batting lineup.