Ben Stokes: Biography, Age, Wife, IPL Team 2026, Career & Net Worth

Ben Stokes is one of the most well-known all-rounders in international cricket. He is a fierce batsman, a good fast bowler and is capable of performing at its best when it matters. Over the years, he has produced some great performances for England. He won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and led England to win the 2022 T20 World Cup, making him a very successful cricketer. In this article we will cover Ben Stokes’ age, wife, family, early life, international career, IPL team in 2026, highest scores and estimated net worth.

Ben Stokes Personal Details

Particulars	Details
Full Name	Benjamin Andrew Stokes
Popular Name	Ben Stokes
Date of Birth	4 June 1991
Age	35 years (October 2026)
Birthplace	Christchurch, New Zealand
Nationality	British
Profession	International Cricketer
Role	All-rounder
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast-medium
International Team	England
Test Debut	2013
ODI Debut	2011
T20I Debut	2011
Wife	Clare Ratcliffe
Children	Two
IPL Teams	Rising Pune Supergiant, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings
Known For	2019 World Cup final and 2022 T20 World Cup

Ben Stokes Age

Ben Stokes was born on June 4th, 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand. In October of 2026, he will be 35 years old. He was born in New Zealand, however, his family relocated to England when he was a child, and so he spent most of his life growing up in England.

The age of Ben Stokes is representative of more than ten years of experience at the highest level of international cricket. He has developed into one of England’s most valuable players due to his ability to bat, bowl and field. Through his performance in major tournaments, along with tough Test matches, he has proven himself to be a key player in today’s game of cricket. This player biography provides details on his amazing journey, incredible achievements, and contribution to international cricket.

Ben Stokes Physical Appearance

Ben Stokes’ athletic body is suitable for being a pace bowling all rounder. The physical strength, stamina and overall fitness of Ben Stokes enable him to contribute in each of the three different aspects of cricket. Additionally, the size of Ben Stokes (height) and his power allow him to bowl at a high rate of speed and strike large sixes during batting.

Physical Attributes	Details
Height	6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Weight	Approximately 80 kg
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Light Brown
Body Type	Athletic
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast-medium

Ben Stokes Wife

Ben Stokes’ wife, Clare Ratcliffe, is an integral member of his private life as well as his cricket career. Even though Ben is a well-known international cricketer, he and Clare try to maintain a low-profile family life. Throughout his professional career, Ben has had Clare by his side for each phase, such as international trips, big tournaments, and long cricket seasons.

Ben and Clare have two kids, one boy (Layton) and one girl (Libby). Stokes usually spends time with his family when he isn’t playing cricket. Stokes’ family has been there for him during all the years he has played cricket.

Early Life and Education

Ben Stokes was born on June 4th, 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Both his parents were involved in sports. His dad (Gerard) played and coached professional rugby league, and his mom (Deb) was supportive of the family. Since both his parents were into sports, it is no surprise that Ben got into competitive sports at a very young age.

Around age 12, the family relocated to Cumbria, England, when the father accepted a job as coach for the Workington Town Rugby League Club. This was a significant event for him as it sparked a growing interest in English cricket.

Stokes went to school in the Cockermouth region and spent most of his leisure hours participating in both cricket and rugby. While Stokes was more interested in playing sports than studying, his initial experiences contributed to developing self-discipline, self-confidence and a competitive spirit. There is little information available regarding Stokes’ formal education, however, his cricket development started with local club cricket.

Early Cricket Journey

Ben Stokes’ cricket development began during his time as a junior player in New Zealand. Upon relocating to England, Stokes signed on with the Cockermouth Cricket Club; there, Stokes’ performance began to gain recognition. Stokes was recognized as a young all-rounder because of both his natural talent for hitting a ball and the speed at which he could throw the ball.

In 2006, one of the first major successes in his cricket career was achieved by being part of the Cockermouth team that won the North Lancashire and Cumbria Cricket League. He then played for Cumbria prior to entering the cricket academy at Durham.

The start of his professional cricket career came with Durham in 2009. At the time, he was only 18 years old. His success in county cricket led to his recognition as an up-and-coming player and ultimately provided him an opportunity to represent England on the international stage. The first part of his journey illustrates how consistently performing well in grassroots and domestic cricket will provide opportunities to compete at the highest level.

Domestic Career

Ben Stokes started playing professionally for Durham at the start of the 2009 season. Over time, he became a key player as an all-rounder, performing well as both a batsman and bowler. Playing in county cricket allowed Ben to gain valuable experience from competing against other top level players which prepared him for the rigours of international competition.

Durham was his primary domestic club for the duration of his professional career. He had also played for several other teams in both franchise and domestic competition, such as Canterbury, Melbourne Renegades and Northern Superchargers.

Some important teams associated with his domestic and franchise career include:

• Durham: His primary county team in English domestic cricket.
• Rising Pune Supergiant: Represented the franchise during IPL 2017.
• Rajasthan Royals: Played for the franchise from 2018 to 2021.
• Chennai Super Kings: Joined the franchise for IPL 2023.
• Northern Superchargers: Represented the team in The Hundred.

The quality of his domestic performance has allowed him to grow into a well rounded player, capable of adjusting to different types of cricket and the varying playing conditions.

Ben Stokes IPL Team 2026

The 2026 season of the IPL will see Ben Stokes not representing a team. He made his final IPL appearance with Chennai Super Kings back in 2023. At the 2023 IPL auction, Stokes was bought by CSK for ₹16.25 crore. However, he only appeared in two games for CSK throughout the entire 2023 season.

Before playing for Chennai Super Kings, Ben Stokes played for Rising Pune Supergiant during the 2017 season and then for Rajasthan Royals from 2018 until 2021. Due to his aggressive style of batting and ability to perform with both bat and ball, he has become very popular with IPL supporters.

IPL Season	Team
2017	Rising Pune Supergiant
2018–2021	Rajasthan Royals
2022	Did not play
2023	Chennai Super Kings
2024	Did not play
2025	Did not play
2026	No IPL team

Stokes’ lack of involvement in franchise cricket during the last few years has played a role in why he won’t be playing in the 2026 IPL. He did not participate in the 2025 mega-auction so he will not be able to be selected by any IPL franchise for the upcoming year.

Ben Stokes International Career (Test, ODI, T20I)

Ben Stokes was first selected to play internationally for England in 2011. He initially played for England’s limited overs side, but then later made his Test debut against Australia in December of 2013. His ability to perform both as a batsman and as a bowler quickly became essential to the England squad.

One of his most significant career accomplishments was when he hit an unbeaten 84 to help England tie with New Zealand in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Final and then go on to win the World Cup after a Super Over. Also, later that year, he hit an unbeaten 135 against Australia in the Ashes series at Headingley.

Ben Stokes took over as captain of England’s Test cricket team in April 2022. While under Stokes’ direction England won the 2022 T20 World Cup (although he was unable to participate in the T20 World Cup final), the aggressive style of play Stokes brought to England’s Test cricket would become synonymous with the team’s “Baseball” period.

On June 28, 2026, Stokes announced that he was retiring from all forms of international cricket. The third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge would be Stokes’ last international game. After 122 Test matches, 114 One Day International (ODI) matches and 43 Twenty20 International (T20I) matches, Stokes’ international career came to a close.

ODI Career

In addition to being a reliable top order batsman, Ben Stokes is also a very capable bowler for England. On August 25, 2011, he played his first ODI against Ireland. One of his most significant accomplishments as an ODI player was when he helped England win the Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time ever in 2019.

ODI Statistics	Record
Matches	114
Innings	99
Runs	3,463
Highest Score	182
Batting Average	41.23
Strike Rate	95.69
Centuries	5
Half-Centuries	24
Wickets	74
Best Bowling	5/61

His unbeaten 84 in the 2019 World Cup Final is considered to be a key performance for him during his international career.

Test Career

Stokes made his first Test appearance against Australia in Adelaide on December 5, 2013. In the subsequent years, Stokes has emerged as one of England’s key Test all-rounders. Stokes’ aggressive batting style, his capacity to deliver extended bowling spells, and his leadership skills have contributed to making him an essential component of the English Test team when facing challenging match conditions.

He achieved his top Test run-score of 258 when playing against South Africa in January 2016 at Cape Town. Additionally, he put together a very impressive performance by hitting an unbeaten 135 runs against Australia during the 2019 Ashes Series at Headingley.

Test Statistics	Record
Matches	122
Innings	220
Runs	7,273
Highest Score	258
Batting Average	34.47
Strike Rate	58.53
Centuries	14
Half-Centuries	37
Wickets	252
Best Bowling	6/22

Ben Stokes completed his Test career having scored 7,273 runs and taken 252 wickets, which shows how much he was an actual all-round player.

T20I Career

Ben Stokes debuted for England in T20 Internationals against the West Indies on September 23, 2011. Since that time, he has proven to be a valuable middle order batsman and a solid bowling option in England’s short-form international game.

One of the greatest achievements for him in T20Is was during the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final versus Pakistan. He hit an undefeated 52 and assisted England to catch-up with the score to win the tournament.

T20I Statistics	Record
Matches	43
Innings	36
Runs	585
Highest Score	52*
Batting Average	21.67
Strike Rate	128.01
Centuries	0
Half-Centuries	1
Wickets	26
Best Bowling	3/26

His undefeated 50 runs during the 2022 finals was a key part of what makes up his T20I career.

Ben Stokes Highest Score

Ben Stokes has reached the century mark in both Tests and One Day Internationals, and he’s made significant contributions in T20 Internationals. He’s had some big scores in international matches, but none larger than 258 against South Africa on January 1st, 2016.

The next section presents his top individual performances in all of the international forms of the game.

Cricket Format	Highest Score	Opponent
Test	258	South Africa
ODI	182	New Zealand
T20I	52*	Pakistan
IPL	107*	Mumbai Indians

The 258 run innings he played at Cape Town proved that he could bat for long periods of time and the 182 runs he scored against New Zealand proved that he was a very aggressive batsman when playing limited overs cricket.

Ben Stokes Net Worth and Income Sources

Ben Stokes has made money from playing professional cricket, representing England at an international level, competing in the Indian Premier League, and signing endorsement deals. Both his extended tenure with England Cricket and participation in the Indian Premier League have helped him build a solid base for future earnings.

His total assets have yet to be publicly reported. There are some websites that estimate his net worth to be around £10 million, however these are estimates and cannot be viewed as factual reporting.

Income Sources	Details
International Cricket	England cricket contracts until retirement
County Cricket	Durham contracts
IPL Earnings	Contracts with Rising Pune, Rajasthan and Chennai
Brand Endorsements	Commercial partnerships and sponsorships
Franchise Cricket	Participation in domestic and overseas leagues
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately £10 million (unverified estimate)

His contract with Chennai Super Kings in 2023 was valued at ₹16.25 crore, which is one of the highest paying franchise contracts of his career. The amount he earns from future franchises, both domestically and internationally, as well as through advertisements and other business opportunities, will ultimately determine how much money he makes.

Final Thoughts

Ben Stokes’s contribution to international cricket as an all-rounder, match winner, and leader will leave a lasting legacy. Some of the most significant moments in Stokes’ career were when he helped England win the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Although he left international cricket in June 2026, he remains an inspiration for young people who wish to pursue a career in cricket. He began playing cricket as a child at Cockermouth Cricket Club before being named England Test Captain. His story is proof that if you have the drive, determination and are willing to put in the hours of practice, anything is possible. Players Biography has other biographies about players and their careers for you to read.

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