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Who is Josh Inglis? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Josh Inglis, the star Australian wicket-keeper, was born on March 4, 1995. He was a part of the Aussie team that played in the Champions Trophy 2025. Inglis was just brilliant with the bat as he scored a stellar century in the first game of the tournament, leading Australia to a stellar victory against England. The 30-year-old batter has played in all three formats for Australia after making his debut in 2022. He started his career in the shortest format of the game on February 11, 2022, against Sri Lanka. Then, in the same year in June, he made his ODI debut against the same opponent.

Josh Inglis Biography

The star Australian batter was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. However, his parents moved to Australia when he was 14 years old. After moving, he started playing cricket and made his first-class debut in 2015. He got a chance to play for Cricket Australia XI against the West Indies. The best part about the player is that he took advantage of every opportunity he got in his career. This landed him in the Big Bash League (BBL), and he played his first game for Perth Scorchers.

NameJosh Inglis
Date of BirthMarch 4, 1995
Age30 Years
NationalityAustralian
Birth PlaceLeeds, West Yorkshire
Height5 feet 9 inches
Weight70 kg approximately
EducationSt. Mary's School, Menston, EnglandMindarie Senior High School, Perth, Australia
Current Team(s)Australia, Perth Scorchers, San Francisco Unicorn, Western Australia, Punjab Kings
RoleBatter
Batting StyleRight-handed batter
DebutFebruary 11, 2022, vs Sri Lanka
Jersey No.48
Net Worth$5 Million
Relationship StatusEngaged

Josh Inglis Religion and Caste

There is no public information regarding the religion of Josh Inglis, but given his name and background, he might follow Christianity, but it is not confirmed. There is no concept of caste in Australian society.

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Josh Inglis Family

Josh Inglis’ parents are Martin Inglis and Sarah Inglis. He has an elder brother whose name is Joe Inglis. Josh keeps posting pictures of his family members on his social media accounts. There is not much information regarding his migration from England. However, from the looks of it, his parents are happy about their decision as their son got a chance to represent Australia in international cricket.

Josh Inglis Father

Josh Inglis father, Martin Inglis moved from Leeds, England, with his wife and children to Western Australia in 2010 when Josh was 14 years old. He was also present during the Test Debut of Josh Inglis against Sri Lanka, where he smashed a century.

Josh Inglis Mother

Josh Inglis mother, Sarah Inglis, has been really supportive in the entire cricketing journey of Josh. She was also present with Martin(her husband) when Josh scored a century on his debut test match. Josh's parents were visibly emotional in the stands as they watched their son achieve his milestone.

Josh Inglis Brother

Josh Inglis has an elder brother, Joe Inglis. As such, there is no public information available regarding the personal life of Joe Inglis.

Josh Inglis Sister

Josh Inglis does not have a sister. His only sibling is his elder brother Joe.

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Josh Inglis Instagram

Josh Inglis’ official Instagram account is @joshinglish95. He has more than 44.2k followers. Inglis isn’t very active on social media as his last post was in December 2024. However, he keeps engaging with his fans on the stories.

Josh Inglis Twitter

The Australian batter doesn’t have a Twitter account.

Josh Inglis Jersey number

Josh Inglis’ jersey number is 48 in both ODIs and T20Is. There are no specific reasons behind this number, as he hasn’t shared the stories yet.

Josh Inglis Relationship

The 30-year-old cricketer isn’t married yet. However, he is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Megan Kincart. The couple were engaged on April 10, 2024. They even have a son, Oscar Inglis. He was born on June 29, 2023. The couple is planning to get married soon in the upcoming months.

Josh Inglis Wife

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Josh Inglis with his Fiance (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Josh Inglis | @ joshinglis95)

This Australian batter isn't married yet, so there is no information available about Josh Inglis wife; however, he is engaged to Megan Kincart and the couple was also blessed with a baby boy on June 29, 2023.

Josh Inglis Net Worth & Salary

The Australian batter, Josh Inglis net worth is estimated at around $5 million. He is a part of all the formats and gets most of his income from playing cricket. There is not much information regarding his brand endorsements and collaborations. His new income source from this year will be the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will play for Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Net Worth$5 million (₹40 crore)
IPL 2025 Salary₹2.60 crore (Punjab Kings)
Cricket Australia Contract$178,000 annually
BBL Salary$199,600 annually
Brand EndorsementsVodafone, Smith Optics, Taproot Foundation, McGrath Foundation
Additional IncomeSocial media promotions and other ventures

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Josh Inglis Career

Josh Inglis career performance in the BBL earned him a place in Australia's national squad, and he made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka on February 11, 2022, followed by his ODI debut later that year on June 24. Inglis was also part of Australia’s T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2021, though he did not play a match during the tournament. Interestingly, Josh Inglis made his debut in all three formats against Sri Lanka.

International Career

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Josh Inglis for Australian Team (Image Credits: Official X account of ICC | X/@ICC)

In November 2023, Josh Inglis hit his first T20I century during the opening match against India in Visakhapatnam. Less than a year later, in September 2024, he scored his second T20I hundred, reaching the milestone in just 43 balls against Scotland, setting a new record for the fastest T20I century by an Australian. Then, in January 2025, Inglis made his Test debut for Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, and made an immediate impact. He scored 102 runs off just 90 balls, becoming the second-fastest player in history to score a century on Test debut. That innings firmly established him as an important part of Australia’s Test squad.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Tests22010210251.0096106.251010110
ODIs30273674120*28.08637105.80136720283
T20Is2928570611030.69450156.88206728151
Josh Inglis International Stats

Other Leagues Career

Josh Inglis made his IPL debut in 2025 for Punjab Kings, where he was signed for Rs 2.6 Cr. In the Big Bash League, he has been a constant for Perth Scorchers since the 2017-18 season, scoring more than 1800 runs for the franchise. Inglis also featured in The Hundred, turning out for London Spirit in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, where he chipped in with 176 runs across nine matches.

LeagueTeamSeasonsMatchesInningsRunsAverageStrike RateHighest Score50s100s
IPLPunjab Kings2025769223.00139.393000
BBLPerth Scorchers2017–202578721,80029.51140.1979140
The HundredLondon Spirit2021–20229817622.00130.377200
Josh Inglis League Career

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Josh Inglis Achievements and Awards

Josh Inglis has already achieved a few laurels early in his career and has a long way to go. His consistent performances in all three formats will get him a lot of awards in the years to come.

YearAchievement / AwardDetails
2023ICC Men’s World Cup Squad MemberPart of Australia’s ODI World Cup-winning squad in India
2024Fastest T20I Century by an AustralianScored 100 off 43 balls vs Scotland
2025Test Debut CenturyScored 102 off 90 balls on Test debut vs Sri Lanka in Galle
2025Second Fastest Test Debut Century in HistoryOnly behind Shikhar Dhawan (85 balls)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Josh Inglis’ age and date of birth?
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A. Josh Inglis was born on March 4, 1995 and his age is 30.
Q. What is Josh Inglis’ height?
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A. Josh Inglis' height is 5 feet 9 inches.

Q. What is Josh Inglis' jersey number?
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A. Josh Inglis' jersey number is 48.
Q. When did Josh Inglis make his international debut?
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A. Josh Inglis made his international debut on February 11, 2022, against Sri Lanka. It was a T20I game.

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