Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Jacob Bethell Scores Maiden Ashes Century
Jacob Bethell, a young cricketer from England, scored his first big score of 100 runs in an important cricket match called the Ashes.
He is one of the youngest players to do this in a long time.
He played really well and helped his team win a match in Australia after a very long time.
His family was very happy and emotional when he scored his century.
He said that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) helped him feel more confident.
His team, England, had not won a match in Australia for a very long time, so this was a special win for them.
Bethell's performance was praised by many, and his family's reaction to his century won the hearts of cricket fans.
Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century in the Ashes, becoming the youngest England batter to do so since 2006.
He reached the milestone in 162 balls during the final innings of the Ashes 2025-26 tour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Bethell is the first England No. 3 in 14 years to score an Ashes century since Jonathan Trott.
He credited his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for helping him handle the pressure of an Ashes debut.
England chased down 175 runs to secure their first win on Australian soil in over 14 years.
- Who
- Jacob Bethell, an England batter
- What
- Scored a maiden Test century in the Ashes
- When
- During the final innings of the Ashes 2025-26 tour on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
- Why
- To help England chase down 175 and secure a win
Bethell's Performance
Australia's Response
Bethell's Century
Bethell's Performance
Jacob Bethell scored a maiden Test century, becoming the youngest England batter to do so in the Ashes since 2006. He credited his IPL experience for helping him handle the pressure.
Australia's Response
Australia's bowlers, particularly Beau Webster, managed to dismiss key English batters after Bethell's century, putting England under pressure.
- Player
- Jacob Bethell
- Age
- 22 years and 78 days
- Innings
- Final innings of Ashes 2025-26 tour
- Venue
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- Previous Best
- 96 runs
- IPL Team
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- England's Last Ashes No. 3 Century
- Jonathan Trott in 2010-11
- Runs Scored
- 100 runs in 162 balls
- Fours Hit
- 13 fours
Sources
England’s Jacob Bethell becomes youngest batter since 2006 to record Ashes century
Ashes: Jacob Bethell breaks records with SCG hundred, his family’s reaction wins hearts, internet - WATCH
Jacob Bethell's Father Gets Emotional After England Batter Scores 1st Ashes 100 At SCG | Watch
Jacob Bethell joins Indian legend Kapil Dev in elite company after maiden first-class hundred during AUS vs ENG 5th Test
SCG Test, Day 4: Jacob Bethell's maiden Test ton keeps England afloat as lead extends to 119
Watch: Jacob Bethell’s family celebrates as he scores maiden Ashes ton
Jacob Bethell century offers England rare hope amid Ashes despair in Sydney
Ashes 5th Test: England's Brilliant Bethell Savours 'Very Special' Maiden Century
Jacob Bethell becomes second-youngest to score Ashes ton this century
Ashes: Australia take control on Day 4 despite Bethell's ton
Ashes: England’s Jacob Bethell savours ‘pretty special’ maiden Test hundred at SCG
Jacob Bethell Creates History In 5th Ashes Test, Becomes First Player In 149 Years To...
Nasser Hussain on Jacob Bethell’s ton at Sydney Ashes Test: ‘Innings of a proper No 3, was calm, composed’
Ashes: Jacob Bethell’s parents ‘proud’ after watching son create history for England
Australia Vs England Live Score, Ashes 5th Test Day 5: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Sydney
Australia beat England in Sydney Test to win Ashes; Carey hits winning runs, Khawaja bows out in style
Usman Khawaja IPL Career: Played Under MS Dhoni, Salary Of Rs 1 Crore, Scored....
Stokes dismisses quitting captaincy talks, vows to turn ‘wrongs to right’ after crushing Ashes beat
