Jofra Archer has had an significant impact in a short international career so far. The right arm fast bowler led England to their first ever ODI World Cup in 2019 and will always be remember for his incredible spell to Steve Smith in Ashes 2019.
However, the pacer has been on the sidelines for last 3 years, having played just international 27 matches since January 2020. Having played his last match in May of 2023, the question that looms is: Will Jofra Archer play World Cup 2023?
Will Jofra Archer play World Cup 2023?
Jofra Archer last played an ODI in March 2023 against Bangladesh. However, that return to ODI cricket against South Africa was off the back of a 27-month gap. Archer made a great comeback, picking up a 6-fer, but was ruled out once again in May.
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Archer tried his luck and went to play for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023. However, the pacer did not have a great outing and injured himself in the process. Archer got injured after just five matches, picking up only two wickets while giving away 190 runs.
The injury ruled him out of the IPL and Ashes 2023, and his future regarding playing in the World Cup in India remains under question.
Jofra Archer stats in ODIs
In his 5-year ODI career, Archer has managed to play just 21 matches. His record in these matches, however, is brilliant. The right-arm pacer has 42 wickets at 21.73 and an impressive bowling strike rate of 27.1 with a 6-wicket haul to his name.
Archer has played just three matches in 2023, picking up a six-wicket haul against South Africa on his return to ODI cricket. He then played two matches away from home in Bangladesh, picking up five wickets.
What is Jofra Archer stats in ODI World Cup?
Jofra Archer has an incredible record in the ODI World Cup. Having played just one edition of the multi-nation event in 2019, Archer ended up being England’s highest wicket-taker.
In 11 matches Archer played, he picked up 20 wickets (3rd highest in the tournament) and bowled the ever-important Super Over in the Final against New Zealand, which took England across the line.
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