Who Is Jack Edwards? Know About SRH All-Rounder Making Australia ODI Debut in SA vs AUS Match
Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards, 26, makes his highly anticipated One Day International debut for Australia today, September 24, 2026, against South Africa. The 1st ODI of the three-match series takes place at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, following Australia's recent 3-0 sweep against Zimbabwe.
Tall Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards made his One Day International debut on Thursday after being named in Australia’s playing XI for the series opener against South Africa at Kingsmead. The 26-year-old New South Wales seam-bowling all-rounder, signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, received his maiden ODI cap from captain Mitchell Marsh ahead of the toss. His inclusion marks the continuation of a swift international ascension across 2026, having made his Twenty20 International debut against Pakistan earlier in the year. South Africa vs Australia Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 1st ODI 2026 in India.
Early Domestic Stardom and Rise to Prominence
Standing at 6-foot-4, Edwards first caught national attention during Australia's campaign at the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made an immediate impression upon entering senior cricket for New South Wales, breaking records in his teenage years.
At just 18, he became the youngest player to score a century in Australian domestic one-day cup history, striking 116 against Queensland. Weeks later, he cemented his status by becoming the fourth-youngest player to hit a Sheffield Shield hundred for New South Wales.
Initially viewed primarily as a top-order batter, Edwards gradually developed his right-arm seam bowling into a major weapon, turning himself into a genuine middle-order all-rounder across all three formats. His domestic consistency culminated in winning the Steve Waugh Medal as NSW’s Men’s Player of the Season. Steve Smith Admits to ‘Sandpapergate’ Flashbacks Ahead of SA vs AUS Test Series 2026.
Franchise Cricket and the SRH Connection
In the Big Bash League, Edwards has been a core fixture for the Sydney Sixers, known for bowling tight overs in the powerplay and providing late-order power with the bat. His breakthrough T20 campaign saw him claim 19 wickets and record a strike rate exceeding 165, which drew heavy interest on the global franchise circuit.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Edwards for INR 3 crore at the IPL auction, eyeing his ability to extract steep bounce and clear the ropes in the lower-middle order. Beyond the IPL, Edwards has also featured in Major League Cricket (MLC) for Washington Freedom under head coach Ricky Ponting. IPL 2027 Mini-Auction to Take Place in Goa on December 15–16.
What He Brings to Australia's ODI Setup
With Australia resting several multi-format regulars and managing fast bowlers ahead of the upcoming Test series, Edwards provides vital balance to the 50-over side.
Operating in the lower-middle order alongside Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Hardie, his ability to deliver hit-the-deck overs through the middle phases and strike at a brisk rate at the death gives Australian selectors an extended look at an all-round asset with an eye towards the 2027 World Cup.
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