Reece Topley — England's Left-Arm Swing Specialist
Career profile of Reece Topley, England's left-arm pace bowler known for his height, late swing and white-ball variations.
Reece Topley: Career Overview
Reece Topley is an England left-arm pace bowler born on 21 February 1994 in Ipswich. Standing 6ft 7in, he uses his height to extract awkward bounce and generates late inswing that is particularly difficult for right-handed batters. He is the son of former Essex cricketer Don Topley and has represented Essex, Surrey and Hampshire in domestic cricket.
White-Ball Specialist
Topley established himself primarily as a white-ball specialist after a series of back injuries interrupted his red-ball career. His ODI debut came in 2015 and he developed into one of England's most reliable death-overs options, offering both the ability to bowl yorkers and an excellent slower-ball bouncer. His best ODI figures of 6/24 against India at Lord's in 2022 were the best bowling figures by an England bowler in one-day internationals, helping England win a World Cup Super League match by a significant margin.
International Career
After several injury setbacks, Topley returned to the England setup under the white-ball coaching era and became a regular in ODI and T20I squads. His left-arm angle and swing make him a valuable weapon in conditions that assist seam movement, particularly in England's home summers. He has represented England in the ICC World Cup and various bilateral series, and has become a key member of The Hundred's bowler pool for English county sides.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reece Topley best known for?
Topley is best known for his 6/24 against India in the 2022 ODI series at Lord's — the best bowling figures by an England bowler in one-day international history.
What type of bowler is Reece Topley?
Topley is a left-arm medium-fast bowler who uses his tall frame to generate steep bounce and late inswing, making him particularly effective in English conditions.