Jason Holder
Player Information
Who Is Jason Holder?
Jason Holder is a West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder who returns to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for DP World ILT20 Season 5. Born on 5 November 1991 in Barbados, he bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. Holder brings extensive international, franchise and leadership experience to the ADKR squad.
Jason Holder ILT20 Record
Holder enters Season 5 with 29 ILT20 appearances and 40 wickets across spells with Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. His best bowling figures in the competition are 4/23. His combination of regular wickets, disciplined pace bowling and lower-order batting has made him one of the more established all-rounders in ILT20 history.
Season 4 with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Holder played for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Season 4 and finished the campaign with 15 wickets from 10 matches. His bowling average was 16.33 and his economy rate was 6.74, placing him among the leading wicket-takers of the season. He provided ADKR with a reliable pace option throughout their campaign.
Best ILT20 Bowling Performance
Holder’s best ILT20 figures are 4/23. His height, accuracy and ability to vary his pace allow him to operate with the new ball as well as during the middle and death overs. Those skills have helped him build a 40-wicket record in the competition before the start of Season 5.
West Indies Career and Leadership
Holder made his ODI debut for West Indies in 2013, followed by his T20I and Test debuts in 2014. He later captained West Indies in both Test and ODI cricket. Alongside his bowling, he has contributed important lower-order runs and has remained a regular presence in major franchise competitions around the world.
Jason Holder in ILT20 Season 5
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured Holder as one of their four pre-auction signings for Season 5. He returns after representing the franchise as a wildcard in Season 4. His experience gives ADKR a proven pace-bowling all-rounder who can contribute with the ball, add depth to the lower order and provide leadership within the squad.
ADKR Season 5 Context
Holder is part of a Season 5 squad that also includes fellow pre-auction signings Finn Allen, Matthew Tromp and Sunil Narine. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders begin their Season 5 campaign against Dubai Capitals on 22 November 2026, with Holder expected to provide experience to a squad containing both established international players and emerging regional talent.
Jason Holder FAQs
Which team does Jason Holder play for in ILT20 2026?
Jason Holder plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in DP World ILT20 Season 5.
How many ILT20 wickets did Jason Holder have before Season 5?
Holder had taken 40 wickets in 29 ILT20 matches before the start of Season 5.
What are Jason Holder’s best ILT20 bowling figures?
His best bowling figures in the ILT20 are 4/23.
How many wickets did Jason Holder take in Season 4?
He took 15 wickets in 10 matches for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders during Season 4.
Is Jason Holder an all-rounder?
Yes. He is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler who is classified as an all-rounder.
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