12 Jason Holder

Standing at a towering 6’7″, Jason Omar Holder (born November 5, 1991) is a modern-day titan of West Indies cricket. A versatile right-arm medium-fast bowler and a resilient right-handed batter, Holder has transitioned from a record-breaking young captain to the undisputed anchor of the Caribbean side.

As of January 21, 2026, Holder is currently being rested for the West Indies’ T20I series against Afghanistan in the UAE to manage his workload ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Following a massive ₹7 Crore move at the December 2025 mini-auction, he is set to join the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the IPL 2026 season, where he will provide critical international experience alongside Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill.

Jason Holder: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones

The Leading T20I Wicket-Taker

In August 2025, Jason Holder achieved a historic milestone by becoming the West Indies’ all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing the legendary Dwayne Bravo.

• The Record: He crossed the 80-wicket mark during the home series against South Africa, achieving the feat in significantly fewer matches than his predecessors.

• Elite Consistency: Holder is one of only four bowlers (alongside Rashid Khan, Lasith Malinga, and Curtis Campher) to take four wickets in four consecutive balls in a T20I—a feat he famously achieved against England.

IPL 2026: The Gujarat Titans “Anchor”

After an intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings, the Gujarat Titans secured Holder for ₹7 Crore.

• Tactical Role: For the 2026 season, head coach Ashish Nehra has identified Holder as the “finishing” all-rounder who can anchor the lower-order while providing 4 overs of high-quality pace.

• The Experience Factor: Having represented CSK, SRH, KKR, LSG, and RR, Holder brings a wealth of IPL knowledge to a Titans squad looking to bounce back in 2026.

International Stewardship

A former captain who led the West Indies through a transitional era at just 23 years old, Holder remains a pillar of their Test and ODI units.

• Double-Centurion: He is the only West Indian after Sir Garfield Sobers to achieve the double of 2,500 runs and 150 wickets in Test cricket.

• 2025 Performance: He was instrumental in the West Indies’ 2025 Test series in England, where his gritty half-centuries and tactical bowling kept the Caribbean side competitive.

Jason Holder: Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.

IPL & T20 Career Summary

All-Format International Breakdown

• Tests: 69 Matches | 3,073 Runs | 162 Wickets | BBI: 6/42

• ODIs: 138 Matches | 2,237 Runs | 159 Wickets | BBI: 5/27

• Recent Match: Scored 54 (88) vs South Africa in the August 2024 Test series.