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Josh Inglis Height, Age, Girlfriend, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 30 Years
Fiancee: Megan Kincart
Height: 5' 9"

Josh Inglis

Bio/Wiki
Full NameJoshua Patrick Inglis
ProfessionCricketer (Wicket-keeper Batsman)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight (approx.)70 Kg (154 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 42 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 13 Inches
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutODI- On 24 June 2022 vs Sri Lanka at Colombo
Test- On 29 January 2025 vs Sri Lanka at Galle
T20- On 11 February 2022 vs Sri Lanka at Sydney
Jersey Number#48 (Australia)
Josh Inglis jersey number 48
#95 (Leicestershire)
Domestic/State Team(s)• Airedale and Wharfedale Cricket League (2007)
• Yorkshire Under-13 (2008)
• Yorkshire Under-14 (2009)
• Western Australia Under-17 (2011-2012)
• Pool (2013)
• Yorkshire Academy (2013)
• Western Australia Under-19 (2013-2014)
• Western Australia Under-23 (2013-2019)
• Western Australia XI (2015-2016)
• Cricket Australia XI (2016-2017)
• Perth Scorchers (2017-present)
Josh Inglis in Perth Scorchers jersey
• Western Australia Second XI (2019-2020)
• Australia (2021-present)
• Western Australia (2016-present)
• Leicestershire (2021)
• London Spirit (2021-2022)
• Australia A (2019-present)
• Australia Prime Minister's XI (2022-2023)
• Australia National Performance Squad (2016)
• San Francisco Unicorns (2024)
Josh Inglis in San Francisco Unicorns jersey
• Yorkshire Second XI (2013)
• Leicestershire Second XI (2021)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Records• First Australian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century (On 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
• Fastest T20I century by a wicketkeeper-batsman (On 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
• Fastest T20I century by any Australian batsman (On 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
• Second-fastest test hundred on debut (in 90 balls)
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 March 1995 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2025)30 Years
BirthplaceLeeds, West Yorkshire, England
Zodiac signPisces
Nationalities• Australian
• British
HometownLeeds
School• St Mary's School, Menston, England
• Mindarie Senior High School, Perth, Australia
Educational QualificationHigh school graduate
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies• Travelling
• Fishing
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital StatusEngaged
Affairs/GirlfriendsMegan Kincart
Josh Inglis with Megan Kincart
Engagement DateYear. 2024
Family
FiancéeMegan Kincart
Josh Inglis and Megan Kincart
ChildrenSon- Oscar
Josh Inglis with Megan Kincart and his son
ParentsFather- Martin Inglis
Mother- Sarah Inglis
Josh Inglis with his parents
SiblingsBrother- Joe Inglis (younger)
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)Rs 2.6 crores (from 2025 IPL contract)

Josh Inglis

Some Lesser Known Facts About Josh Inglis

  • Josh Inglis was born in England and started playing football at the age of 4 years.
  • 2 years later, he started playing cricket with the children in his neighbourhood.

    A childhood photo of Josh Inglis

    A childhood photo of Josh Inglis

  • He moved to Australia at the age of 14 in 2010.
  • He later became a cricketer and played domestic cricket in Australia.

    Josh Inglis playing in a domestic tournament

    Josh Inglis playing in a domestic tournament

  • In March 2021, while playing for Leicestershire against Northamptonshire, he scored his first T20 hundred with 103 runs not out in 62 balls.

    Josh Inglis celebrating his first T20 century

    Josh Inglis celebrating his first T20 century

  • He was a member of the Australian team that won the 2021 T20 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but didn’t play in any matches.
  • Before the 2022 T20 World Cup, held in Australia, he was playing golf when the club snapped and pushed into his hand, injuring him. Hence, he was not included in the World Cup squad.
  • He was a member of the winning Australian squad for the 2023 ICC Test Championship Final at The Oval in London.

    Josh Inglis with Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh (L-R) after winning the 2023 Test Championship

    Josh Inglis with Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh (L-R) after winning the 2023 Test Championship

  • On 29 November 2023, he scored his first international T20I century with 110 runs in 50 balls against India. He made the highest T20I second-wicket partnership of 130 runs for Australia with Steve Smith.
  • He played 8 matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India and scored 159 runs at an average of 19.88 and a strike rate of 94.64. He also took 14 catches and 2 stumpings.

    Josh Inglis with his father holding the 2023 ODI World Cup trophy

    Josh Inglis with his father holding the 2023 ODI World Cup trophy

  • In the 2023 Ashes, he claimed a catch from Harry Brook, but the ball had already hit the ground. The English crowd started booing him, with chants of ‘Same old Aussies, always cheating.
  • On 6 September 2024, against Scotland, he became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century and the fastest, with a hundred in just 43 deliveries.

    Josh Inglis celebrating the fastest T20I century

    Josh Inglis celebrating the fastest T20I century

  • He scored a century with 102 runs in 90 balls against Sri Lanka on his test debut in January 2025. It was the second-fastest test hundred on debut, after Shikhar Dhawan, who scored a century in 85 deliveries.
  • In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Punjab Kings acquired him for Rs 2.60 crores against his base price of Rs 2 crores.
  • New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd once called him the right-handed version of David Warner.
  • He is an animal lover but loves cats more than dogs.

    Josh Inglis holding a cat

    Josh Inglis holding a cat

  • He is spotted drinking alcoholic beverages such as beer or vodka during parties or celebrations.

    Josh Inglis drinking whiskey with his girlfriend

    Josh Inglis drinking whiskey with his girlfriend