Liam Dawson is a professional English cricketer who represents the England cricket team and plays domestic cricket for Hampshire County Cricket Club. A dependable all-rounder, Dawson is a right-handed batter and a slow left-arm orthodox spinner. He made his international debut in July 2016 and has since featured in all three formats of the game.
Dawson made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka national cricket team on 5 July 2016. He followed it up with his ODI debut against Pakistan national cricket team on 4 September 2016, where he scored 10 runs and picked up 2 wickets for 70 runs. His Test debut came later that year on 16 December 2016 against India national cricket team. In that match, he claimed his first Test wicket by dismissing Murali Vijay and finished with figures of 2/129.
Liam Dawson Records and Achievements
Liam Dawson has enjoyed a highly consistent domestic career. He captained England at the Under-19 level and became the youngest player to score a first-class century for Hampshire, achieving the milestone at just 18 years of age.
In 2013, Dawson surpassed 1,000 first-class runs in a single season for the first time, highlighting his batting strength. During a Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground against South Africa national cricket team in 2017, he delivered an impressive performance by taking four wickets.
The 2019 County Championship season was particularly successful, where Dawson averaged 54 with the bat and claimed 14 wickets. In one of his best seasons, he took 49 wickets and scored 840 runs in 14 matches, playing a key role in Hampshire’s third-place finish.
Over a long and successful domestic career spanning more than 15 years, Dawson has accumulated over 13,000 runs and taken more than 500 wickets across formats.
Liam Dawson Career Stats
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 4 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| ODIs | 9 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| T20Is | 26 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| FC | 214 | 10,776 | 18 | 56 | 1263 | 68 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | 4W | 5W | 10W |
| Tests | 4 | 8 | 2/34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 9 | 9 | 2/48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 26 | 24 | 4/20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 214 | 373 | 7/51 | 16 | 15 | 3 |
Liam Dawson Personal Life
Off the field, Liam Dawson has a strong connection to football, particularly with Bury F.C.. Despite being a cricketer from Hampshire, he is a lifelong supporter of the club—an interest influenced by his father, Andy Dawson, who was born in the Manchester area.
Dawson frequently attended Bury matches between the ages of seven and twelve before joining the Hampshire Academy. He recalls following the club during the era when Stan Ternent was manager, with Dean Kiely as goalkeeper and David Pugh in the squad.
His father, Andy Dawson, was also a cricketer at the amateur level. He notably won the National Village Club Championship at Lord’s in 1990 with Wiltshire club Goatacre, marking a significant achievement in grassroots cricket.
Liam Dawson Contract and Recent Updates
In November 2025, Liam Dawson was awarded a one-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board. He was one of three Hampshire players to receive contracts, alongside Sonny Baker and Eddie Jack.
Earlier, in January 2025, Dawson signed a three-year multi-format contract extension with Hampshire, ensuring his stay at the Utilita Bowl. This deal further strengthened his long-standing association with the club.
A true one-club player, Dawson has represented Hampshire in 491 matches across formats and has been instrumental in winning four major trophies with the team.
FAQs
Q. When was Liam Dawson born?
A. Liam Dawson was born on 1 March 1990.
Q. When did Liam Dawson make his England debut?
A. Liam Dawson made his international debut in July 2016.
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