Luke Wood, born on August 2, 1995, is an English cricketer known for his prowess as a left-arm fast bowler and left-handed batting. He represents both England and Lancashire in cricket. Wood marked his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against Sussex in September 2014. Additionally, he made his international debut in 2022.
Luke Wood Career Stats
Luke Wood has made notable contributions across various formats of cricket, as reflected in his career statistics:
In ODI matches, Wood has played 2 games, scoring a total of 10 runs with a batting average of 10.00. While he is yet to claim a wicket in this format, his potential as a bowler is evident from his performances in other formats.
Transitioning to T20I cricket, Wood has featured in 5 matches, accumulating 3 runs and showcasing his bowling prowess with 8 wickets at an impressive average of 21.75. Additionally, he has shown his fielding capabilities with 1 catch.
In the First-Class arena, Wood’s record is more extensive, having participated in 62 matches. With the bat, he has amassed 1,884 runs at a respectable average of 25.45, including 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries. As a bowler, he has scalped 137 wickets, demonstrating his bowling prowess with 3 five-wicket hauls. Wood has also been sharp in the field, accounting for 19 catches.
In List A cricket, Wood has played 6 matches, scoring 83 runs at an impressive average of 41.50. While he hasn’t reached a century, he has showcased consistency with one half-century to his name. Additionally, he has picked up 5 wickets with the ball, albeit at a slightly higher average compared to his First-Class performances.
Overall, Luke Wood’s career statistics underscore his versatility as a cricketer, capable of making valuable contributions with both bat and ball across multiple formats of the game.
| Competition | ODI | T20I | FC | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 5 | 62 | 6 |
| Runs scored | 10 | 3 | 1,884 | 83 |
| Batting average | 10.00 | 3.00 | 25.45 | 41.50 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 2/7 | 0/1 |
| Top score | 10 | 3 | 119 | 52 |
| Balls bowled | 60 | 108 | 8,391 | 186 |
| Wickets | 0 | 8 | 137 | 5 |
| Bowling average | – | 21.75 | 35.40 | 36.80 |
| 5 wickets in innings | – | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | – | 3/24 | 5/40 | 2/36 |
| Catches/stumpings | 0/– | 1/– | 19/– | 0/– |
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Luke Wood Career
In April 2022, Luke Wood was acquired by the Trent Rockets for the 2022 season of The Hundred. Following this, in May 2022, he earned a spot in England’s One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against the Netherlands. Subsequently, in September 2022, he was included in England’s T20I squad for the series against Pakistan. Wood made his T20I debut on September 20, 2022, against Pakistan, and later, on November 17, 2022, he made his ODI debut against Australia.
In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2022–23 season, Wood was signed by the Sylhet Strikers franchise. His pivotal performance in the Qualifier 2, where he conceded just 3 runs in the penultimate over, significantly contributed to Sylhet’s advancement to the final of BPL 2023.