Akeal Hosein

Trinidadian cricketer Akeal Hosein is an established player in domestic and international leagues. Hosein is a competent left-handed batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

He has represented Trinidad and Tobago in domestic cricket and was a member of the Caribbean Premier League's Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL). His dependable work in these leagues has brought him notice from a wider audience.

A pivotal moment in Hosein's career occurred when Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for Rs 1 crore at the IPL 2023 auction. Hosein is a dynamic player who keeps improving in international cricket. He is well-known for his ability to take wickets and contribute with the bat when necessary.

Akeal Hosein Along the years

Akeal Hosein Records

• First West Indian to have a five-wicket haul in T20 World Cup

Akeal Hosein Career

From youth cricket to the international arena, Akeal Hosein's career has been characterized by a steady ascent, driven by diligence and reliable play. He made his debut for the West Indies Under-19 squad at the 2012 Under-19 World Cup in Australia. He soon made his Trinidad and Tobago first-class debut against Jamaica in the 2012–13 Regional Four-Day Competition. The groundwork for his professional career was set by this exposure.

Due to his talent, Hosein was recruited by the Barbados Tridents in 2014, after being seen by teams in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). That year, he participated in the Champions League Twenty20 as well as the CPL, where he gained invaluable experience playing against international opponents. During the 2015 CPL season, Hosein stayed with the Tridents, honing his craft as a spin bowler and establishing his name in West Indies domestic cricket.

Hosein had established himself as an important player for Trinidad and Tobago by November 2019. A major turning point in his career was reached, when he was selected for the 2019–20 Regional Super50 team, confirming his standing as a dependable player in the local cricket scene. Hosein joined the Trinbago Knight Riders for the CPL in 2020, which marked the continuation of his progress. In January 2021, he was called up to the West Indies One-Day International (ODI) squad, due to his outstanding limited-overs cricket abilities. On January 20, 2021, he played his first One-Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh, formally making his debut in international cricket.

Hosein was one of just 10 players to be given a white-ball core contract by Cricket West Indies for the 2020–21 season, an indication of the team's recognition of his ability. This contract demonstrated the board's faith in his ability and guaranteed him a spot in the West Indies limited-overs lineup.

Hosein added to his international experience, as he played his first Twenty20 International (T20I) match against South Africa in July 2021. Soon after, he received another call-up to participate in the last two Twenty20 International matches versus Australia, enhancing his standing as a flexible and reliable performer under duress. Akeal Hosein has become an indispensable player for Trinidad and Tobago as well as the West Indies via perseverance and reliable performances. He remains one of the region's most promising white-ball cricket players as he continues to advance in the ranks.

Akeal Hosein Domestic Career

Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Akeal Hosein made a name for himself in cricket at a young age. In Australia for the 2012 Under-19 World Cup, he played for the West Indies. Soon after, Hosein made his Trinidad and Tobago first-class debut in a match against Jamaica in the 2012–13 Regional Four-Day Competition. For Hosein, the next season was especially noteworthy. After bowling brilliantly against the Windward Islands in back-to-back games (6/33 and 5/34), he was named Man of the Match. When he got his first-class century, an undefeated 102 against the Leeward Islands, his all-around skill was evident.

Franchise teams were instantly drawn to Hosein because of his talent. He got a contract with the Barbados Tridents to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2014. Because of his strong results, he was able to play for the Tridents in both the 2014 Champions League Twenty20 and the 2015 CPL. Hosein's transition from domestic cricket to the international franchise scene demonstrates his adaptability as a player since he is a proficient batsman and bowler in a variety of forms.

Akeal Hosein IPl and other Franchise Careers

In 2014, Akeal Hosein signed with the Barbados Tridents to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He also represented the team at the 2014 Champions League Twenty20 and participated in the 2015 CPL season.

By November 2019, Hosein was selected for Trinidad and Tobago's squad for the 2019–20 Regional Super50 tournament. The following year, in July 2020, he joined the Trinbago Knight Riders for the CPL 2020 season. His impressive performances earned him a spot in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, after just one season, he was released from the team in November 2023.

In 2023, Hosein signed with the Quetta Gladiators to compete in the 9th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). His standout moment came on March 8, 2024, during a match against Peshawar Zalmi. Hosein achieved a remarkable hat-trick, taking down Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, and Luke Wood with three consecutive deliveries. This feat made him only the sixth bowler in PSL history to take a hat-trick, cementing his place as a significant player in the league.

Hosein’s consistent performances across various leagues have showcased his talent and made him a valuable asset in T20 cricket, with his contributions continuing to leave an impact on the international cricket stage.

Akeal Hosein International Career

In January 2021, while the West Indies were touring Bangladesh with white-ball cricket, Akeal Hosein made his debut in the world of international cricket. In his One-Day International (ODI) debut, the left-arm spinner made an impression, taking 3-26 in his ten overs. He then turned in two more excellent performances, scoring three points in Antigua against Sri Lanka and three points in Barbados against Australia.

Hosein was added to the starting lineup for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, after being named a traveling reserve at first. He made an immediate impression on the world stage with an outstanding performance against England in the opening game. He claimed two caught-and-bowled wickets, recording 2-24 from his four overs, including an amazing one-handed diving catch.

Hosein is a skilled bowler as well as a useful left-handed batsman, having amassed a first-class top score of 102 not out. He is a great addition to the West Indies squad because of his all-around skills.

Akeal Hosein ODI Career

Akeal Hosein started his ODI career on 20 January 2021 against Bangladesh, where he bowled sharply in his very first match and took three wickets for 26 runs in 10 overs at an economy of just 2.6 zeroes.

Due to his excellent bowling and solid batting in the lower order, Akeal Hosein soon cemented his place in the West Indies ODI team.

The year 2022 was the best year of Akeal Hosein's ODI career, where he took 30 wickets in 20 matches. While batting, he played many winning innings, including his first half-century of his ODI career in Multan against Pakistan, where he scored 60 runs in just 37 balls at a strike rate of 162.56.

Akeal Hosein T20I Career

Akeal Hosein started his T20 career on 3 July 2021 against South Africa, in which Akeal Hosein had to remain empty handed in the wicket list. Akeal Hosein got his first international T20 wicket in the 2021 T20 World Cup, which was the fourth match of his T20 career. Bowling in five matches of the T20 World Cup, Akeal Hosein took 5 wickets.

The best performance of his career with the bat came against England on 23 January 2022, where he scored 44 runs in just 16 balls at a strike rate of 275, while his best performance in bowling came against Uganda in the recently held ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where he took 5 wickets for just 11 runs in four overs, with this, Akeal Hosein became the first West Indies bowler to do this feat. Akeal Hosein has played a total of seven T20 matches so far in which he has taken 52 wickets at an economy of 7.31.

Akeal Hosein U-19 Career

Akeal Hosein participated in the 2012 T20 World Cup where he took 5 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 3.48. In this World Cup, West Indies' journey remained till the playoffs where they had to face defeat by 13 runs at the hands of England.