JP King
D.O.B.: 26/08/2003Player Type: Batting All-Rounder (Spin)
Placed: Little Lever CC
Nationality: South African
Playing Role: Right-handed Top Order Batter and Right-arm Off Spin
Coaching qualifications: None
Recent teams: Warriors (RSA Provincial)
Entry route: International Sportspersons Visa
Available: April to September
JP King is an enigmatic and belligerent batting talent from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A hard-hitting right-hander, JP can bat anywhere in the order, he is also a very capable Right-arm off Spinner. He first appeared for North West whilst studying at PUKKE but took his first major contract with his home franchise, the Warriors, ahead of the 2023-24 summer.
A brutal right-hander with a very long hitting arc, he had been a tormentor of bowlers through the Colts system and on his elevation to the big time with the Warriors, he continued to exhibit his hitting prowess, making himself a regular selection in the white-ball team.
A better than useful off-spinner, JP bowls with excellent control of line and length rather than relying on major turn and has been particularly effective in the early overs of white-ball cricket.
Seeking his first season in the UK in 2026, JP is sure to be a very popular pick for UK clubs seeking a high-quality batter/spinner for next summer.
Player Statistics
View Statistics| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors/EP/NW (First Class) | Career | 4 | 8 | 420 |
| HS | Average | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
| 143 | 52.50 | 3 | 39.33 | 3-100 |
| Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
| Warriors (List A/T20) | Career | 24 | 19 | 377 |
| HS | Average | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
| 68* | 25.13 | 10 | 26.30 | 2-13 |