James Vince

James Michael Vince (born 14 March 1991) is an English cricketer who plays for Hampshire County Cricket Club in Twenty20 cricket and has represented the England cricket team in international cricket. A right-handed middle-order batter who can also bowl right-arm medium pace, Vince was a member of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Key facts

Full name	James Michael Vince
Date of birth	14 March 1991
Nationality	English
Batting style	Right-handed
Bowling style	Right-arm medium
Role	Middle-order batter
Domestic team	Hampshire County Cricket Club (T20)
International debut	May 2015, for England
Major honour	2019 ICC Cricket World Cup winner (England squad)

Background and playing style

Vince is associated primarily with Hampshire, the county for which he has played across formats. He is recognised as a top- and middle-order batter known for orthodox right-handed batting, and he occasionally contributes with right-arm medium pace bowling.

Career

Domestic career

Vince has been a long-serving figure for Hampshire County Cricket Club, captaining the side in all formats. In 2025, he announced his retirement from red-ball cricket, while continuing to play for Hampshire in the Twenty20 format.

International career

He made his international debut for England in May 2015. He was subsequently selected as part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the country's first men's 50-over world title.

Timeline

14 March 1991 – Born.
May 2015 – Made his international debut for England.
2019 – Part of the England squad that won the Cricket World Cup.
2025 – Announced retirement from red-ball cricket; continued in T20 cricket for Hampshire.

Significance

Vince's career has combined long-term leadership at Hampshire with selection for England across formats. His inclusion in the 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning squad places him among the group of English cricketers associated with that landmark title.

References

James Vince – English Wikipedia
Wikidata item: Q6144670

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