George Garton
Player Information
Player Overview
George Garton is an England cricketer who is listed as a bowler in the DP World ILT20 player profile.
Playing Style
George Garton bats left handed and bowls left arm fast. His main role is bowling, with official ILT20 records also showing batting and bowling career statistics.
Official ILT20 Batting Statistics
| Season | Matches | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | S/R | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | – | 2 | 2 v West Indies | 2 | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Overall | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 v West Indies | 2.00 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Official ILT20 Bowling Statistics
| Season | Inn | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Econ | S/R | 3W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 1 | 1/57 v West Indies | 57 | 0 | 24 | 0 | – |
| Overall | 1 | 24 | 57 | 1 | 1/57 v West Indies | 57.00 | 14.25 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 |
Which Team Does George Garton Play for in ILT20?
George Garton plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Season 5. He is an England left arm fast bowler born on 15 April 1997 who plays for Sussex in county cricket. His official ILT20 bowling record shows 1 wicket for 57 runs in one match against West Indies.
Career Background
George Garton is an England cricketer who plays for Sussex in county cricket. He is a left arm fast bowler and hard hitting left handed batter who made his England T20I debut in 2021. His official ILT20 profile describes him as Sussex’s powerful left arm quick known for natural swing, sharp bouncer, and the ability to produce crucial wickets in the powerplay and death overs across franchise leagues. His left arm fast bowling is a relatively rare combination in franchise cricket squads, which are typically dominated by right arm pace options, making him a tactically valuable selection for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
ILT20 Record
George Garton’s official ILT20 batting record shows 2 runs in 1 match with a highest score of 2 against West Indies. His bowling record shows 1 wicket for 57 runs in his one ILT20 match, also against West Indies. He plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Season 5. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are owned by the Knight Riders Group, the same ownership behind Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. They play home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
ILT20 Season 5 Context
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The ground’s slower surface compared to Dubai or Sharjah means pace bowlers need to adjust their approach. Hitting good lengths and using variations is often more effective than relying on pure pace because the ball does not come onto the bat as quickly as it does at Dubai International Stadium.
Playing Style at UAE Venues
Garton bowls left arm fast and bats left handed. His left arm angle at Dubai International Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium creates an inswinging delivery to right handed batters from over the wicket, making him a useful option in the powerplay when the field is up and batters are looking to score quickly. His left handed batting also provides variety in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lower order when the team needs late innings runs.