John Simpson stats
Left-hand bat
Last played 3 Jul 2026 · Sussex v Essex (T20 Blast)
John Simpson has scored 2,839 T20 Blast runs at an average of 22.35 and a strike rate of 131.3, plus 172 in the NPL and 20 in ODIs.
- T20 Blast164 matches · since 20142,839runsAvg 22.35 · SR 131.3 · HS 84*
- NPL8 matches · 2025172runsAvg 24.57 · SR 167.0 · HS 60
- ODI3 matches · 202120runsAvg 10.00 · SR 64.5 · HS 17
John Simpson recent form
Last 10 matches, newest first · 41 fantasy points a match on average
- 2v Essex · T20 Blast3 Jul · 6 pts
- 10v Warwickshire · T20 Blast1 Jul · 42 pts
- 12v Surrey · T20 Blast26 Jun · 28 pts
- 33v Kent · T20 Blast7 Jun · 71 pts
- 12v Leicestershire · T20 Blast5 Jun · 36 pts
- 19v Hampshire · T20 Blast2 Jun · 35 pts
- 7v Middlesex · T20 Blast30 May · 15 pts
- 4v Kent · T20 Blast25 May · 8 pts
- 63v Essex · T20 Blast22 May · 133 pts
- 18v Lumbini Lions · NPL10 Dec · 40 pts
John Simpson career bests
| Competition | HS | 100/50 | 6s | Ct/St |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Blast | 84* | 0/11 | 111 | 78/25 |
| NPL | 60 | 0/1 | 11 | 2/4 |
| ODI | 17 | 0/0 | 0 | 9/0 |
John Simpson runs by year
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| Year | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 162 |
| 2025 | 14 | 303 |
| 2024 | 16 | 204 |
| 2023 | 9 | 73 |
| 2022 | 14 | 209 |
| 2021 | 12 | 143 |
| 2020 | 10 | 288 |
| 2019 | 14 | 202 |
| 2018 | 11 | 246 |
| 2017 | 14 | 268 |
| 2016 | 14 | 243 |
| 2015 | 13 | 367 |
| 2014 | 14 | 131 |
John Simpson in the powerplay, middle and death overs
In each competition
T20 Blast
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 444 | 123.3 | 14 | 12 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 1,683 | 130.9 | 68 | 69 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 712 | 138.0 | 43 | 30 |
NPL
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 28 | 175.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 99 | 152.3 | 4 | 7 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 45 | 204.5 | 3 | 3 |
John Simpson against pace and spin
Runs off the bat and dismissals against each type of bowler
T20 Blast
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 1,785 | 132.1 | 21.25 | 84 | 33% |
| Spin | 1,027 | 129.8 | 29.34 | 35 | 27% |
| Right-arm pace | 1,426 | 133.3 | 21.28 | 67 | 34% |
| Left-arm pace | 359 | 127.8 | 21.12 | 17 | 30% |
| Off-spin | 310 | 123.5 | 23.85 | 13 | 29% |
| Leg-spin | 363 | 154.5 | 40.33 | 9 | 26% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 332 | 114.5 | 25.54 | 13 | 26% |
| Left-arm wrist-spin | 22 | 146.7 | — | 0 | 7% |
Bowling style known for 99% of balls faced.
John Simpson record against each team
Every opponent, most played first
T20 Blast
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 25 | 483 | 26.83 | 142.1 |
| Surrey | 24 | 362 | 16.45 | 127.9 |
| Hampshire | 23 | 511 | 26.89 | 132.0 |
| Gloucestershire | 20 | 297 | 22.85 | 123.2 |
| Kent | 20 | 325 | 19.12 | 124.0 |
| Somerset | 15 | 359 | 39.89 | 139.7 |
| Sussex | 15 | 238 | 18.31 | 125.3 |
| Glamorgan | 14 | 180 | 18.00 | 133.3 |
6 more opponents
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 29 | 14.50 | 161.1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 12 | 12.00 | 100.0 |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 133.3 |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 25 | 25.00 | 119.0 |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 100.0 |
NPL
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Lions | 2 | 25 | 12.50 | 125.0 |
| Biratnagar Kings | 1 | 7 | — | 140.0 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 1 | 60 | 60.00 | 206.9 |
| Janakpur Bolts | 1 | 13 | 13.00 | 216.7 |
| Karnali Yaks | 1 | 41 | 41.00 | 195.2 |
| Pokhara Avengers | 1 | 2 | 2.00 | 50.0 |
| Sudur Paschim Royals | 1 | 24 | 24.00 | 133.3 |
ODI
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pakistan | 3 | 20 | 10.00 | 64.5 |
Bowlers John Simpson has faced most
Runs, balls and dismissals in every match-up of 60+ balls
John Simpson: quick answers
How many T20 Blast runs has John Simpson scored?
2,839 runs in 150 innings at an average of 22.35 and a strike rate of 131.3, with 0 hundreds and 11 fifties.
What is John Simpson's highest T20 Blast score?
84*.
How many NPL runs has John Simpson scored?
172 runs in 8 innings at an average of 24.57 and a strike rate of 167.0, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifties.
What is John Simpson's highest NPL score?
60.
Which bowler has dismissed John Simpson most often?
Simon Harmer, 3 times in 60 balls (in match-ups of 60+ balls).
Does John Simpson play pace or spin better in the T20 Blast?
Against pace: strike rate 132.1, average 21.25. Against spin: strike rate 129.8, average 29.34.
What is John Simpson's record against Essex?
483 runs in 25 matches at an average of 26.83.