14 Jack Edwards

A towering all-rounder with the ability to dominate with both bat and ball, Jack Edwards (born April 19, 2000) has officially entered his “breakout era” in 2026. Standing at 6’4″, the Manly-born cricketer has transitioned from a promising New South Wales youngster into one of Australia’s most sought-after T20 commodities.

As of January 21, 2026, Jack Edwards is the talk of the cricketing world. Fresh from a career-best Big Bash League (BBL 15) season, he has just earned his maiden Australia T20I call-up for the upcoming series against Pakistan. This follows his high-profile move to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the IPL 2026 season.

Jack Edwards: Player Profile & 2026 Career Breakthrough

The “Sydney Smash” Masterclass

Edwards reached a new career peak on December 20, 2025, during the 28th edition of the Sydney Smash. Representing the Sydney Sixers, he ripped through the Sydney Thunder’s top order to claim his maiden T20 five-wicket haul (5/26). His victims included international stars like David Warner and Sam Billings, a performance that essentially sealed his multi-crore IPL deal just days later.

IPL 2026: The Sunrisers’ ₹3 Crore “X-Factor”

During the December 2025 IPL Mega Auction, Edwards became the subject of a fierce bidding war between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH eventually secured the uncapped Australian for ₹3.00 Crore. Within the SRH camp, he is viewed as a versatile “overseas enforcer” who can bowl heavy-ball spells and provide explosive power in the lower-middle order.

Australia T20I Call-Up (January 2026)

On January 18, 2026, Cricket Australia officially named Edwards in the T20I squad to face Pakistan. His inclusion is a strategic move to build pace-bowling all-rounder depth ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. He is expected to make his international debut in Lahore on January 29.

Jack Edwards: Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.

BBL 15 (2025/26) Performance

Overall T20 Career (Domestic + BBL)

First-Class Dominance (New South Wales)

• Matches: 47

• Wickets: 81 (Best: 6/36 vs Queensland)

• Runs: 2,184 (Best: 138 vs South Australia)

• Role: Captain of the NSW Blues.