Will Jacks is an attacking top-order batter from Surrey in England. Apart from his batting exploits, he can also bowl handy off-spin.
Jacks’ stature has been on the rise in the T20 circuit, having featured in many franchise leagues. The Englishman has also landed in the IPL and played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2024.
Will Jacks has been bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) for 5.25 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. The bidding started at his base price of 2 crore, with MI and Punjab Kings (PBKS) competing for him. The price quickly rose past 4 crore, and both teams continued to bid aggressively. In the end, MI secured Jacks for 5.25 crore, with RCB choosing not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card.
Here you can check out Will Jacks’ IPL career stats, records, and IPL salary in every season.
Early Debut in IPL Career
Will Jacks played his debut match in the IPL on April 11, 2024. He represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians.
It was a silent debut for him with the bat, as he mustered eight runs off six balls. But with the ball, he did pick up a wicket in his two overs while conceding 24 runs.
It was a decent debut for Jacks overall, as he scored 230 runs at a strike rate of 175.57 and took two wickets in eight matches. His run tally also included a match-defining maiden IPL hundred. The right-hander scored an unbeaten 100 off 41 balls, including 5 fours and 10 sixes.
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 25th Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Apr 11, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
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Last Match in IPL 2024
Will Jacks’ last appearance in the IPL came on May 21, 2025. He featured in the match against Delhi Capitals.
Jacks left the league on a high, scoring 21 runs off 13 balls at a strike rate of 161.54. He later also bowled one over, wherein he conceded 16 runs.
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Match 63 |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | 7:30 PM IST, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 |
IPL Career of Will Jacks
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 230 | 100* | 2 | 1/23 | 11.11 |
| Career | 8 | 230 | 100* | 2 | 1/23 | 11.11 |
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Will Jacks IPL Auction Price & History:
Will Jacks earned his first IPL deal in 2023. Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed the batting all-rounder for INR 3.20 crore.
Unfortunately, Jacks missed the 2023 season due to an injury. But he returned in 2024 and made his debut for RCB.
Will Jacks was bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) for INR 5.25 crore in the IPL 2024 auction.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.20 Cr | Bengaluru |
| 2024 | 3.20 Cr | Bengaluru |
| 2025 | 5.5 Cr. | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
Will Jacks Performance in IPL 2025
| Batter Name | vs Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | CSK | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Will Jacks | GT | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 94.12 |
| Will Jacks | LSG | 57 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 190 |
| Will Jacks | RCB* | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Will Jacks | DC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Will Jacks | SRH | 36 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Will Jacks | SRH | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 115.79 |
| Will Jacks | LSG | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 138.1 |
| Will Jacks | DC | 21 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 161.54 |
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | CSK | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Will Jacks | RCB* | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Will Jacks | SRH | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Will Jacks | CKS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Will Jacks | LSG | 2 | 18 | 2 | 9 |
| Will Jacks | DC | 1 | 16 | 1 | 16 |
IPL Batting & Bowling Stats Overview
Batting Stats
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 10 | 1 | 257 | 100* | 28.56 | 155 | 165.81 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 13.5 | 24 | 112.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 230 | 100* | 32.86 | 131 | 175.57 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 10 | 78 | 132 | 3 | 1/23 | 44 | 10.15 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 24 | 32 | 1 | 1/32 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 54 | 100 | 2 | 1/23 | 50 | 11.11 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
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Want to know which team Will Jacks will play for in IPL 2025?
Will Jacks has played only one IPL season thus far. And he showcased his mettle while playing for RCB.
Jacks is a perfect top-order batter and a handy spinner. So RCB wouldn’t mind having him in the squad for IPL 2025.
Will Jacks will be playing for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025. He was bought by MI for 5.25 crore during the IPL 2024 auction.
