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Samuel Matthew Curran[2] MBE (born 3 June 1998) is an English cricketer who has played for England in all formats.[3][4] In domestic cricket, he represents Surrey, and has played in multiple T20 leagues.[5]

Key Information

Curran made his Test and One Day International debuts in 2018, and his Twenty20 International debut in 2019.[5] He was part of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup, taking the most wickets for England at the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament.[6] He plays as a left-handed all-rounder, bowling medium fast.[5] He holds the English record for the best T20I bowling figures, 5–10 against Afghanistan in 2022. In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Curran became the first English bowler to take a wicket off the first ball on World Cup debut.[7]

Early life and education

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Sam Curran was born on 3 June 1998 in Northampton, England, as the third son of the former Zimbabwe international cricketer Kevin Curran and his wife Sarah (while his father played county cricket for Northamptonshire).

He is the youngest brother of a Surrey and England cricketer Tom Curran, and Zimbabwe batsman Ben Curran.

He grew up in Zimbabwe and was educated at Springvale House, Marondera and St. George's College, Harare.[8]

He spent his early years on the family farm in Rusape before the family left the farm during a period of land reform in Zimbabwe.[9][10] In 2012, he moved to England and was educated at Wellington College, Berkshire.

Domestic and T20 career

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Curran represented Surrey at Under-15, Under-17, and Second XI level. During the 2014 season he represented Weybridge in the Surrey Championship Premier Division.[11] He was described by Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart as "the best 17-year-old cricketer that I have seen".[12]

Curran made his senior debut in a Twenty20 match in the NatWest t20 Blast tournament against Kent at The Oval on 19 June 2015, aged 17 years and 16 days.[13] He made his first-class debut in a County Championship fixture against Kent at The Oval on 13 July 2015.[14] At the age of 17 years and 40 days he became Surrey's second youngest first-class cricketer in history after Tony Lock, who debuted exactly 69 years earlier at the age of 17 years and 8 days, also against Kent at The Oval. He returned figures of 5/101 in the first innings, and is believed to be the youngest-ever player to take five wickets in a County Championship match.[15] He made his List A debut in a Royal London One-Day Cup match against Northamptonshire at The Oval on Thursday 27 July 2015.

He was signed by Auckland Aces for the 2017–18 Super Smash.[16] In December 2018, he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League for ₹7.2 crore (equivalent to ₹9.6 crore or £860,000 in 2023).[17][18] In March 2019, he was named as one of eight players to watch by the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of the 2019 Indian Premier League tournament.[19] In the 2019 Indian Premier League, he scored quickfire 20 runs as opener and took a hat-trick in his second match, against Delhi Capitals which helped Kings XI Punjab to win by 14 runs, earning him the player of the match award.[20] He also scored a quick fifty of just 23 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 Indian Premier League.[21][22][23] He was released by the Kings XI Punjab ahead of the 2020 IPL auction.[24] In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League.[25]

In April 2022, he was bought by the Oval Invincibles for the 2022 season of The Hundred.[26] In June 2022, Curran took his first five-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket, with 5/30 against the Hampshire Hawks in the 2022 T20 Blast.[27] Later the same month, in the County Championship match against Kent, Curran scored his maiden century in first-class cricket, with 126 runs. He reached his hundred off just 62 balls.[28]

International career

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Curran represented Zimbabwe Cricket U13s cricket team at the 2011–12 CSA U13 Week in South Africa, where he won the player of the tournament.[29]

He represented England Under-19s at the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,[30] where he played all six games, scoring 201 runs and taking seven wickets to help his team finish sixth. He was selected for the England Lions for their 2016–17 tour of the United Arab Emirates, and again for their match against South Africa A at Canterbury in the 2017 season.

Curran received his first senior call-up for England in January 2018 for the 2017-18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand,[31] but did not play any games.

On 30 May 2018 he was added to the England Test squad ahead of the second Test against Pakistan, as cover for Ben Stokes.[32] He made his Test debut at Headingley on 1 June 2018.[33] Curran scored 20 in England's only innings, and returned match figures of 2/43.[34]

On 24 June 2018, he made his One Day International debut against Australia.[35]

Curran retained his place in the England squad for the Test series against India. In the first Test at Edgbaston he took 4/74 in the first innings, including the wickets of India's top three batsmen,[36] and scored 63 in England's second innings, and was awarded Player of the Match.[37] After being omitted from the England team for the third Test, he returned in place of the injured Chris Woakes at the Rose Bowl, where he top scored in England's first innings with 78.[38] Curran registered his first Test duck in the fifth Test at The Oval, but was named England's Player of the Series against India, having contributed 272 runs and 11 wickets in England's 4–1 series victory.[39] He was named Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year for his performances in the 2018 season.[40]

Curran played two Tests during England's tour of Sri Lanka in November 2018, scoring 112 runs at an average of 37.33, but only took a single wicket.[41] He played in the final Test of England's home series against Australia in September 2019, taking three wickets in Australia's first innings.[42] Later that month he was named in England's Test and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for their series against New Zealand.[43] He made his T20I debut for England, against New Zealand, on 1 November 2019.[44]

Curran played two Tests in the 2019 England tour of the West Indies, making 50 runs in four innings and taking one wicket at an average of 161.[45] In the 2019 Test summer, Curran took 6 wickets at 16 and scored 87 runs at 21.8, in one Test against Ireland and the fifth Ashes Test.[45]

After playing only two tests in the summer, Curran played all six Tests of the 2019–20 winter tours of New Zealand and South Africa. In the two New Zealand Tests, Curran took 6 wickets at an average of 39.7 and made 40 in three innings. In South Africa, Curran made 130 runs in 7 innings, and took 10 wickets at an average of 32.6, which included career best figures of 4/58 in the first Test.[45][46]

On 29 May 2020, Curran was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.[47][48] On 17 June 2020, Curran was included in England's 30-man squad to start training behind closed doors for the Test series against the West Indies.[49][50] On 4 July 2020, Curran was named as one of the nine reserve players for the first Test match of the series.[51][52]

In the 2020 England summer, Curran played in one Test against the West Indies and one against Pakistan, scoring 17 in his only innings and taking 4 wickets at an average of 36.[53] Curran was included in the squad for England's 2021 tour of Sri Lanka.[54]

Curran then played in all 5 T20I matches, and all 3 ODI matches as part of England's 2021 winter tour of India. On 28 March 2021, in the final ODI match of the tour, Curran was awarded Player of the Match for scoring 95* in England's attempted run chase of 329 set by India. England lost the match by 7 runs.[55]

On 1 July 2021, in the second match against Sri Lanka, Curran took his first five-wicket haul in ODI cricket.[56] On 16 August 2021 in the second test against India, Curran was the first batter to get a king pair at Lord's.[57]

In September 2021, Curran was named in England's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[58] However, on 5 October 2021, Curran was ruled out of England's squad due to a back injury,[59] with his brother, Tom, named as his replacement.[60]

He was out of action for around seven months making his comeback in the County Championship for Surrey on 21 April 2022 against Somerset.[61]

In May 2024, he was named in England’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[62]

On 30 January 2026, during the first T20I of England's tour of Sri Lanka, Curran became only the second England bowler to take a hat-trick in Twenty20 International history, following Chris Jordan in 2024. Curran achieved the feat in the 16th over of the Sri Lankan innings, dismissing Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana.[63]

2022 T20 World Cup

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In England's opening match against Afghanistan, Curran took a five-wicket haul (the first by an England player in T20Is), helping England win the match and earning him the Man of the Match award.[64] In the Final against Pakistan he took 3/12 wickets in 4 overs and was again named Man of the Match. He was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, taking 13 wickets with a bowling average of 11.38, and was named Player of the Tournament for his efforts.[65]

Curran was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to cricket.[66]

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Samuel Matthew Curran (born 3 June 1998) is an English professional cricketer who plays as a left-handed batting, left-arm medium-fast for the England national team, in domestic cricket, and the in the (IPL). Known for his versatility across formats, aggressive lower-order batting, and ability to swing the ball, Curran has been a prominent figure in England's white-ball success, including being named Player of the Tournament at the 2022 where he took 13 wickets at an average of 11.38. As of November 2025, he holds a central contract with the for the 2025/26 season and has captained in the while winning the Hundred competition three consecutive years with the , most recently in 2025. Curran was born in , , to a cricketing family; his father, Kevin Curran, represented Zimbabwe in 11 One Day Internationals and played for , while his brothers Tom and Ben are also professional cricketers—Tom for and Ben for . The family relocated to during his childhood due to his father's career, where Curran developed his skills before returning to to pursue opportunities. He made his first-class debut for in April 2015 at age 16, taking five wickets against , and quickly rose through the ranks, representing the Under-19s at the 2016 ICC Under-19 and earning a spot with the Lions by late 2016. Curran debuted internationally in against at in June 2018, becoming England's seventh-youngest Test debutant at 19 years and 363 days, and followed with (ODI) and (T20I) debuts later that year against and , respectively. Early highlights included a Man of the Series performance on his home series against in 2018, where he claimed 11 wickets and scored 272 runs across three Tests, and a memorable spell dismissing India's top three batsmen in his second Test. In limited-overs cricket, he contributed to England's 2022 T20 World Cup triumph, delivering a match-winning 3/12 in the final against , and has since played over 100 international matches across formats as of 2025. In the IPL, Curran began with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2019, where he achieved a hat-trick against Delhi Capitals and was named Player of the Match, before briefly joining Chennai Super Kings in 2020–2021. He returned to Punjab Kings in 2023 as the tournament's most expensive auction buy at INR 18.50 crore and captained the side in 2024, amassing 997 runs and 59 wickets in 64 IPL matches by the end of 2024. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for INR 2.40 crore. Ahead of the 2026 season, he was traded to Rajasthan Royals at the same price. Domestically, Curran has been instrumental for Surrey, winning the County Championship in 2023, and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours for services to cricket.

Personal life

Early years

Samuel Matthew Curran was born on 3 June 1998 in , , . His family returned to around 2000, settling on a farm halfway between and , where his father, Kevin Curran, began his coaching career with the national team. Curran spent his early childhood on the family farm in eastern , a period marked by political instability including land reforms that led to the farm's repossession in 2004. Growing up in this rural, sports-oriented community near Rusape, he developed an early interest in , playing with local teams at venues like Makoni Country Club and representing his schools in competitive matches. He attended Springvale House preparatory school in , where he showed promise as an , scoring multiple centuries and taking wickets in school fixtures. In 2012, at the age of 14, Curran and his family relocated to following his father's death and amid ongoing challenges in , facilitated by a to Wellington College. Upon arrival, he quickly integrated into the English cricket system, joining Surrey's youth academy in 2013 to further his development as a left-arm fast-medium bowler and left-handed batsman.

Family and education

Sam Curran is the youngest son of Kevin Curran, a former Zimbabwe international cricketer who played 11 One Day Internationals between 1983 and 1987 and later served as the national team's coach from 2004 to 2007, and his wife Sarah Curran. Kevin, who died of a heart attack in 2012 at age 53, instilled a love for sport in his sons without pressuring them to pursue professional , fostering a family environment centered on enjoyment and competitiveness in . Curran's two older brothers, Tom and , are also professional ers; Tom represents and has played in major international tournaments including the , while plays for and made his international debut in 2023. The Curran household emphasized competitive sports from an early age, with the brothers frequently engaging in and other activities that honed their athletic skills amid their family's relocation from to . Curran received his early education in Zimbabwe at Springvale House Preparatory School in and St. George's College in , attending the latter from around 2001 to 2012. Following the family's move to in 2012 after his father's death and amid ongoing challenges in , he continued his schooling at Wellington College in until 2016, where he balanced academics with developing his talent through the school's programs. Curran has been in a relationship with actress Isabella Grace Symonds Willmott since around 2018; she attended his MBE in 2024. In recognition of his contributions to , which build on his family's legacy in the sport, Curran was appointed Member of the (MBE) in the 2023 . He received the honor from King Charles III at in July 2024, describing it as the greatest accolade of his career.

Domestic career

County cricket

Curran made his first-class debut for in the 2015 County Championship Division Two against at , taking 5 for 101 in the first and finishing with figures of 8 for 145 to help secure a 124-run victory. At 17 years old, he became the second-youngest debutant in 's history and the youngest to take a in the competition. His breakthrough came in the 2018 , where he claimed a maiden 10-wicket haul (6 for 54 and 4 for 47) against at , contributing to an innings victory that bolstered 's title push. Curran took 42 wickets at an average of 20.71 across the season, playing a pivotal role in 's first Championship title since 2002. With the bat, he scored 567 runs at 37.80, including three half-centuries, showcasing his all-round value. In the 2018 , Curran delivered key performances, such as 3 for 31 against , helping reach the quarter-finals with eight wins in the South Group. One standout contribution was his explosive 84 off 51 balls in a high-scoring group match, underlining his lower-order hitting prowess. Curran continued to be a mainstay for through 2025, providing consistent all-round contributions in both the and . In the 2025 , he played 4 matches, scoring 263 runs at an average of 65.75. Ahead of the 2025 season, he was appointed 's T20 captain, succeeding Chris Jordan, having previously led the side in limited capacities. In for up to 2025, Curran has appeared in over 70 matches, scoring more than 3,000 runs at an average above 30 with two centuries and 20 half-centuries, while taking around 250 wickets at under 25. In List A domestic matches, he has played approximately 50 games, amassing over 1,000 runs at 25 and claiming 80 wickets at 28.

Other domestic competitions

Prior to his first-class debut for , Curran gained experience in minor English competitions, including appearances for Surrey's Second XI in the Second XI Championship and . He featured in several matches during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, honing his all-round skills with both bat and ball in these developmental fixtures. Curran also represented at the youth international level, earning selection for the Under-19 tour of in 2015 and the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In the World Cup, he played all six matches, scoring 201 runs at an average of 40.20 and taking 7 wickets at an average of 24.14, contributing to England's campaign that reached the quarter-finals. In the 2017–18 season, Curran made his overseas domestic debut for in New Zealand's Super Smash T20 competition. He played 9 matches, scoring 157 runs at an average of 26.17 with a highest of 50, while taking 8 wickets at an average of 25.50 and an economy rate of 8.86, showcasing his versatility as an in the fast-paced format. Curran has been a key figure for the in The Hundred since its in 2021. He has played in every season, contributing significantly to their successes, including the 2022 and 2023 titles. In 2025, he featured in 9 matches, scoring 238 runs at a strike rate of 176.30 with a highest of 54, and taking 12 wickets, helping the team secure a historic third consecutive men's title with a 26-run victory over in the final. As of November 2025, no additional domestic engagements outside county cricket and The Hundred have been reported for Curran, though he participated in England's pre-season preparations ahead of international fixtures.

Franchise leagues

Indian Premier League

Sam Curran entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2019, when he was acquired by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for ₹7.2 crore in the auction. In his debut season, he made an immediate impact by taking a hat-trick against Delhi Capitals on 1 April 2019 at Mohali, finishing with match-winning figures of 4/11 to help his team secure a 14-run victory. Curran switched to ahead of the 2020 season, where he was bought for ₹5.5 , and retained for the same amount in 2021. He returned to in the 2023 mega auction as the league's most expensive buy at ₹18.5 , a record that stood until later sales. During his second stint with the franchise in 2023 and 2024, Curran assumed the captaincy role, leading the team in multiple matches, including taking over from the injured in 2024. In the 2025 IPL auction, Curran experienced a significant pay cut, joining for ₹2.4 crore and reuniting with the franchise. A standout moment in his 2025 campaign came on 30 April against at , where he scored a career-best 88 runs off 47 balls—his highest IPL score—helping CSK post 190 before they fell short by 7 wickets. This knock highlighted his lower-order aggression, though CSK missed the playoffs that season. As a versatile left-handed , Curran has contributed significantly with both bat and ball across his IPL career, often batting in the middle order and bowling medium-fast pace in powerplays and death overs. His leadership experience from captaining added tactical depth to his all-round utility, though the team did not qualify for during his tenure. In 64 IPL matches, he has scored 997 runs at an average of 24.93, including six half-centuries and a highest score of 88*, while taking 59 wickets at an average of 34.46 and an economy rate of 9.74, with best figures of 4/11.

Other T20 franchises

Sam Curran has featured prominently in international T20 franchise leagues beyond the IPL, showcasing his all-round abilities in high-profile competitions across and the UAE. These stints have provided him with valuable exposure to diverse conditions and team dynamics, enhancing his reputation as a versatile performer. In the league, Curran represented as an overseas player during its inaugural 2023 season and the subsequent 2024 edition. During the 2023 campaign, he played 9 matches, contributing 74 runs at a of 101.37 and claiming 8 wickets at an average of 27.13, with his best figures of 3/26 highlighting his effectiveness in the middle overs. In 2024, he appeared in 10 matches, scoring 157 runs at a of 128.69—including a highest of 38—and taking 6 wickets, though failed to qualify for the playoffs in both seasons. He was not retained for the 2025 season, with the franchise opting for other overseas options like . Curran's involvement in the International League T20 (ILT20) began in the 2024 season with the Desert Vipers, where he played 2 matches, scoring 24 runs and taking 4 wickets to help the team reach the playoffs, though they were eliminated before the final. Retained for the 2025 season, Curran played all 13 league matches plus the final for the Vipers, emerging as one of the tournament's top batsmen by finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer with 387 runs at an average of 55.28 and a strike rate exceeding 140. He complemented this with 7 wickets overall. A key knock was an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. In the final against Dubai Capitals on 9 February 2025, his blistering 62 off 33 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes) powered the Vipers to 189/5, but they fell short by 4 wickets; Curran was named Player of the Series for his overall impact. Looking ahead to late 2025, Curran was selected by the in the draft for the 2025-26 season, marking his debut in Australia's premier T20 competition and further expanding his global franchise portfolio.

International career

Test cricket

Sam Curran made his Test debut for on 1 June 2018 against at , , in the second Test of a two-match series. Batting at number eight in 's only , he scored 20 runs off 47 balls, contributing to their total of 363. With the ball, he claimed one wicket in each , finishing with match figures of 2/43 from 19.3 overs, as won by an innings and 55 runs. Curran's breakthrough came during England's 2018 home series against , where he established himself as a promising . In the first Test at , he took 4/74 in India's first innings, including the wickets of , , and , helping to restrict them to 274. In England's second innings, facing a target of 194, he remained unbeaten on 63 off 65 balls, forming crucial partnerships to secure a 31-run victory and earning the player-of-the-match award. Across the five-match series, which England won 4-1, Curran scored 272 runs at an average of 36.00 and took 11 wickets at 29.18, earning him the player-of-the-series honors. In the , Curran featured in the decisive fifth Test at , where needed a win to draw the series 2-2. He claimed 4/80 in Australia's first innings, dismissing key batsmen including David Warner and , contributing to 's 135-run victory despite the overall series draw. His bowling in that match highlighted his ability to extract swing and seam on home pitches. Over his Test career, spanning 24 matches from 2018 to 2021, Curran accumulated 815 runs at an average of 24.70, with a highest score of 78 and three half-centuries. He took 47 wickets at an average of 35.51, with best figures of 5/83. His appearances became limited after 2020, with only three Tests that year against West Indies and Pakistan, reflecting a growing emphasis on his white-ball roles. Curran has not played a Test since the fourth match against India at Headingley in August 2021, where he suffered a king pair but took 4/154 in the match as England won by seven wickets. As of November 2025, his Test career remains on hold amid England's preference for other all-round options in the longer format.

One Day Internationals

Sam Curran made his (ODI) debut for against on 24 June 2018 at , , where he claimed 2 wickets for 44 runs in a thrilling one-wicket victory, while contributing 15 runs with the bat lower down the order. This performance marked the beginning of his role as a versatile in the 50-over format, capable of swinging the ball with left-arm medium pace and providing lower-order stability with his left-handed batting. Curran's ODI career gained momentum in subsequent series, with notable contributions highlighting his all-round value. In the 2021 home series against , he delivered a standout performance in the third ODI at , scoring an unbeaten 95 from 83 balls— the joint-highest score by a batsman at number 8 or lower in ODI history—and taking 1 for 36 runs, nearly steering to an improbable chase of 329. Earlier that year, against , he achieved his career-best bowling figures of 5/48 in the second ODI at Durham, helping secure a 197-run victory. These efforts underscored his tactical importance in balancing the attack and bolstering the batting depth during transitional phases of 's white-ball setup. Curran was included in England's squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in , where he featured in three matches and claimed two wickets at an average of 70.00 and an economy of 8.07, including a historic first-ball dismissal of on his World Cup debut against at . His participation emphasized England's reliance on his seam-bowling all-round prowess in major tournaments, though the team struggled overall, finishing seventh. By November 2025, Curran had played 38 ODIs, amassing 637 runs at an average of 23.59 with a highest score of 95*, alongside 35 wickets at an average of 42.06, his best figures 5/48, and an economy rate of 5.54. These figures reflect his consistent impact as a middle-overs bowler and finisher, often deployed to control run flow and accelerate in chases. Following a two-year absence from ODIs—his previous appearance being in the 2023 World Cup—Curran staged a comeback during England's 2025 tour of , playing all three matches in a series that swept 3-0. In the first ODI on 26 October, he scored 6 runs and took 0/24; in the second on 29 October, 17 runs and 0/26; and in the decisive third ODI on 1 November 2025 at , he took 2/46, including the key wicket of Daryl Mitchell, and scored 17 runs, aiding England's rebuilding efforts post a disappointing 2023 campaign by providing experienced all-round depth amid a younger squad.

Twenty20 Internationals

Sam Curran made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for against on 1 November 2019 at in , where he claimed figures of 1/33 in his four overs, including the wicket of . Early in his T20I career, Curran established himself as a versatile , contributing with the ball in the powerplay and death overs while providing finishing touches with the bat lower down the order. His consistent selection across bilateral series reflected England's trust in his ability to adapt to the aggressive, high-pressure nature of . Curran's T20I career peaked in 2022, when he emerged as a star , particularly noted for his death bowling prowess that restricted opposition scoring in the closing overs. He holds the record for England's best T20I bowling figures, achieved with 5/10 against during the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, dismantling their batting lineup in just 3.4 overs. That year, his performances, including 13 wickets at an economy of 6.52, earned him Player of the Tournament honors and solidified his role as a key finisher with both bat and ball. Following a dip in form and selection in 2024, where he was absent from the squad since November of that year, Curran staged a strong return in 2025, recalled for T20I series against and based on his domestic exploits in The Hundred and . His resurgence continued in the bilateral series against later that year, where he delivered crucial performances, such as an unbeaten 49 off 35 balls in the rain-affected first T20I in , rescuing from 81/5. These contributions highlighted his finishing batting skills and death-over variations, including slower balls and yorkers that maintained an economy under 8. His last T20I appearance came on 23 October 2025 against in . As of November 2025, Curran has played 64 T20Is, amassing 450 runs at a of 131.58—including a highest score of 55*—while capturing 57 wickets at an economy rate of 7.75, underscoring his enduring value in 's limited-overs setup.

Major tournaments

Sam Curran represented at the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in , where he contributed 201 runs and took 7 wickets across 6 matches as an . advanced to the quarter-finals but were eliminated by . Curran's breakthrough in senior major tournaments came at the 2022 in , where he emerged as Player of the Tournament after claiming 13 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 11.38 and an economy rate of 6.52. His standout performance was in the final against , where he took 3/12 in 4 overs to help win by 5 wickets and secure the title. In the 2023 ICC Cricket in , Curran was part of 's squad but featured in only 3 matches, taking 2 wickets at an economy of 8.07. He made history on his World Cup debut against by becoming the first English bowler to take a wicket from the opening delivery, dismissing for 2. Curran played a supporting role for at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 in the and , taking 7 wickets in 5 matches, including key dismissals against the in the Super 8 stage and in the semi-final. reached the final but lost to by 68 runs. As of November 2025, Curran has expressed ambitions to defend 's T20 title at the 2026 edition in and , following his recall to the senior T20I squad earlier in the year after an 11-month absence from . He has focused on domestic performances, including captaining in the 2025 Vitality Blast, to build form ahead of future global events.

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