Sophie Ecclestone is an English cricketer. In 2015, she made her top-level domestic debut at the age of 16. In 2023, she was bought by the UP Warriorz in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Sophie Ecclestone Personal Life
Sophie Ecclestone was born on 6th May 1999 in Chester, Cheshire, England. Her father’s name is Paul Ecclestone and her mother’s name is Elaine Ecclestone. She has an elder sibling, James Ecclestone.
Sophie received her formal cricketing education at Alvanley Cricket Club in Helsby. She was the only girl on the club’s pathway.
Sophie Ecclestone Career
In 2015, she made her top-level domestic debut at the age of 16.
On 3rd July 2016, she made her WT20I debut at the age of 17, during Pakistan’s tour of England. In September 2016 she was selected for the England women’s One Day International squad for their tour to the West Indies.
On 9th November 2017, she made her Test debut for England women against Australian women in the Women’s Ashes.
In January 2020, she was selected for England’s squad for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia. In March 2020, she became the youngest woman to take 50 wickets in WT20I cricket, which she achieved in 34 matches.
In February 2022, she was selected for England’s team for the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. In July 2022, she was selected for England’s team for the cricket tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. In April 2022, she was bought by the Manchester Originals for the 2022 season of The Hundred.
In 2023, she was bought by the UP Warriorz in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Career Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| WTEST | 5 | 9 | 1352 | 641 | 17 | 4/88 | 8/206 | 37.70 | 2.84 | 79.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| WODI | 55 | 55 | 3014 | 1850 | 87 | 6/36 | 6/36 | 21.26 | 3.68 | 34.6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| WT20I | 70 | 69 | 1538 | 1478 | 97 | 4/18 | 4/18 | 15.23 | 5.76 | 15.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| WTEST | 5 | 6 | 3 | 103 | 35 | 34.33 | 276 | 37.31 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| WODI | 55 | 39 | 12 | 303 | 33* | 11.22 | 431 | 70.30 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| WT20I | 70 | 26 | 16 | 177 | 33* | 17.70 | 150 | 118.00 |
Sophie Ecclestone Relationship
In 2020, she got engaged to Craig Hitchmough.
Sophie Ecclestone Education
She has completed her schooling at Helsby High School, Helsby, England. There is no further information available about her graduation.
Sophie Ecclestone Net Worth
According to various online sources, her net worth is estimated at around $1 million. She earns via the WPL, the England Cricket Board, endorsements, advertisements, and other domestic tournaments she plays.
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Sophie Ecclestone Wiki/Bio
| Full name | Sophie Ecclestone |
| Name | Sophie Ecclestone |
| Nickname | Sumo |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet & inches- 5’ 11” |
| Eye Colour | Light Grey |
| Hair Colour | Medium Blonde |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI- 8 October 2016 against West Indies at Trelawny Stadium, Jamaica during England Women tour of West Indies 2016/17 Test- 9 November 2017 against Australia at North Sydney Oval, Sydney during Women’s Ashes 2017/18 T20- 3 July 2016 against Pakistan at County Ground, Bristol during Pakistan Women tour of England 2016 |
| Jersey Number | #19 (England Women) #19 (WPL) |
| Domestic/State Team | • Cheshire (2013–2014) • Lancashire (2015–present) • Lancashire Thunder (2016–2019) • Trailblazers (2019–2020) • North West Thunder (2020–present) • Manchester Originals (2021–present) • Supernovas (2022) • Sydney Sixers (2022/23–present) • UP Warriorz (2023) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6 May 1999 |
| Birthplace | Chester, Cheshire, England |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Chester, Cheshire, England |
| School | Helsby High School, Helsby, England |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Craig Hitchmough |
| Fiancé | Craig Hitchmough |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father- Paul Ecclestone Mother- Elaine Ecclestone |
| Siblings | Brother- James Ecclestone |
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