Who is Issy Wong? Know About Her Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

Issy Wong is a 23-year-old young cricketer from England who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler with the team. She is an experienced pacer who can deliver at a speed of more than 110 km/h in women’s cricket. Wong made her debut in the international format by playing her first Test match in June 2022. Wong has also played cricket in the domestic circuit and franchise leagues for a very long time. She is very consistent and hardworking on the field. Wong gives her best to take out wickets in difficult matches.

Issy Wong Biography

Issy Wong was born in Chelsea, London, on May 15, 2002. She was brought up in Warwickshire and started playing cricket by participating in the ‘Chance to Shine’ program. From a very young age, Wong started playing cricket with boys, which helped her become even stronger as a player while adding to her competitiveness. Wong played in her school's boys' team, which made her learn new skills and become an international cricketer.

Issy Wong Religion & Caste

There is no publicly available information about Issy Wong's religion and caste as she belongs to a multicultural family background. Wong's mother and father are from different backgrounds and thus she prefers to focus on her cricket career rather than any religion. The same can be said for her caste, as there is no specific information available for Wong surrounding that topic.

Issy Wong Family

Issy Wong was brought up in a very loving and diverse family that encouraged her a lot to fulfil her dream of becoming a cricketer. Wong's mother and father were her biggest supporters and had sacrificed a lot for her. They all lived together, and she also had a brother who supported her in her decision to become a fast bowler. Wong also has an athletic background as she has an uncle who plays for the Hong Kong team, and he has motivated her a lot.

Issy Wong Father

Issy Wong's father is Dom Wong, who belongs to a Macanese background and is from Hong Kong. Dom and his wife moved to England after Wong was born, and as she was growing up, he knew that she wanted to be a cricketer and thus supported her.

Issy Wong Mother

Issy Wong's mother is Rachael Wong, who used to work as a freelance writer in Yorkshire and had her specialising in content related to cricket. Rachael was herself passionate about sports and thus encouraged Wong to pursue cricket as a career. She played a massive role in the 23-year-old's journey, helping her become one of the more recognisable names in women's cricket.

Issy Wong Brother

Issy Wong has a younger brother named Buster Wong and has been with her sister throughout her journey. Although he does not show much in the media, he is definitely proud of his sister and celebrates her victory.

Issy Wong Sister

There is no information available about Issy Wong's sister as she only has a younger brother. Wong and her brother were brought up together and did not have a sister. While she has no sister, Wong has maintained a very close relationship with her brother.

Issy Wong Instagram

Issy Wong does have an Instagram account under the name @wongi95, where she has more than 102k followers and has posted around 282 posts. On her Instagram, she has posted pictures with her family, and girlfriend, pictures related to her cricket journey, and her achievements.

Issy Wong Twitter

Issy Wong also has an X [formerly Twitter] account under the handle @Wongi95, where she has more than 13.2k followers. On her Twitter account, she has posted about her cricket journey, achievements, and photos from recent vacations. Despite being so early in her career, Wong has already established herself as a social media phenom.

Issy Wong Facebook

Issy Wong has a Facebook account under the name of @Issy Wong, where she has just 770 followers. Wong is not very active on Facebook and thus has posted only about her cricket journey. She prefers to maintain her online presence more on Instagram and X.

Issy Wong Jersey Number

Issy Wong wears shirt number 95 while playing across all international formats as well as in other T20 franchise leagues. Wong chose this as her jersey number to pay tribute to Lightning McQueen from the movie Cars.

Issy Wong Relationships

Issy Wong is in a relationship with Katie George, although she has not publicly accepted the fact that she is in a relationship with her teammate. The couple goes on various trips and attends events together, and are admired by many because of their inseparable bond.

Issy Wong Girlfriend

Issy Wong girlfriend is Katie George, who is also a player in the England National Cricket team. They mostly share pictures online and go on vacations to enjoy their private time. The couple has not officially announced that they are in a relationship, but their love for each other can be seen.

Issy Wong Net Worth & Salary

Issy Wong net worth is estimated to be approximately $1-2 million, which is ₹8-16 crore. Her total net worth came out after including her ECB Contract, different salaries across formats, WPL salary, other franchise leagues' salaries, and endorsement deals. There is no information available publicly about her ECB contract and match fees. In the 2024 Women's Premier League auction, she was bought by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakhs. Wong also plays in The Hundred and earns £30,000 per season. Apart from this, she earns a good amount through her WBBL Contract and other deals.

Issy Wong Career

Issy Wong career has been spotless across all domains of cricket. Whether it is international, domestic, or other franchise leagues. Wong debuted across all formats of international cricket in a single year, which reflects her consistency as a player. She made a record in franchise cricket by taking a hat-trick in the WPL for the Mumbai Indians. She was the first to do so in the WPL. In her ODI debut match, Wong took three wickets brilliantly, which made the team trust her even more.

International Career

Issy Wong made her Test debut on June 27, 2022, then she made her WODI debut on July 15, 2022, and finally made her WT20I debut on July 21, 2022. All of her international debut matches were played against South Africa, and she showed her consistent bowling skills in those matches. Wong had an amazing form and thus claimed three wickets in her inaugural ODI season. She has also signed a 2024–25 England development contract, and to refine her skills, she has joined the winter training camp in Abu Dhabi. Wong has shown her best performance in WT20I, and in 15 matches, she has taken 12 wickets with an average of 26.83. On the international level, Wong has shared the locker room with stars like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone.

Other Leagues Career

Apart from her international career, she has done exceptionally well in the other T20 franchise leagues such as The Women's Hundred, WPL, and WBBL. While playing in the eliminator match of WPL season 2023, she took an amazing first-ever hat-trick in WPL. Wong has played 12 matches in the WPL and has taken 18 wickets with an average of 14.44. She has also played in the WBBL with the Sydney Thunder, and along with it, she has also been a part of The Hundred, playing with Birmingham Phoenix.

Issy Wong Achievements & Awards

Issy Wong has achieved a lot in her short career and is continuing to play well for her team. In her ODI debut match, she took a maiden 3-wicket haul against South Africa and made everyone a fan. Wong created a record by being the first woman in the WPL to take a hat-trick in the eliminator round of the 2023 WPL season. She has also been a key wicket-taker in The Hundred and gave her best performance. In the T20I series against the West Indies, she became the Player of the Match by taking a 4-wicket haul.