Who is Sophie Ecclestone? Know About Her Boyfriend, Family, Career, Stats and More

As a left-handed orthodox spinner, Sophie Ecclestone commands a reputation for outstanding control in the game of women’s cricket and her clever delivery method consistently surprises opposing batters. England trusts Sophie Ecclestone as their essential talent across cricket formats because she made her international debut by bowling T20I against Pakistan on July 3, 2016. 

The rise of Sophie Ecclestone as a global cricket star spans international cricket encounters alongside her appearances in WPL for Uttar Pradesh Warriorz and Northwest Thunder in English domestic competitions and Manchester Originals in The Hundred and Sydney Sixers in WBBL. Through her clear cricket thinking and dependable wickets, she maintains game domination while building a solid place as a top-notch spinner of this generation.

Full Name	Sophie Ecclestone
Date of Birth	May 6, 1999
Age	25 years (as of February 13, 2025)
Nationality	English
Birth Place	Chester, England
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Current Team(s)	England Women’s National Cricket Team, UP Warriorz (WPL), Manchester Originals (The Hundred)
Role	Bowler
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Slow left-arm orthodox
Debut	ODI Debut: October 9, 2016, vs. West Indies
Jersey No.	19
Net Worth	Estimated $2-4 million
Relationship Status	Engaged to Craig Firth

Sophie Ecclestone Religion & Caste

The English cricketer Sophie Ecclestone adheres to the Christianity religion. Sophie has avoided mentioning specific aspects of her religious faith to the public. The division of social groups by caste does not apply to England’s social structure. The public knows Ecclestone as a world-class cricketer but she remains obscure regarding religious and social affiliations.

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Sophie Ecclestone Family

Sophie’s cricket development received essential backing from her family in particular from the Ecclestone family. While playing cricket at Alvanley Cricket Club Sophie used the support of both her family and her brother to learn from her father and move up through their junior competition. From the start, her family both nurtured and supported her cricket training which later became crucial for her international cricket career.

Sophie Ecclestone’s Father

Paul Ecclestone devoted more than twenty years to the Alvanley Cricket Club (ACC) through his active membership while creating substantial growth for the organization. The lifetime membership of ACC exists for Sophie as well as her father Paul. When Sophie first selected a cricket bat at five years old Paul enjoyed seeing her initial practice moments at the Alvanley Cricket Club.

Sophie Ecclestone’s Mother

Sophie’s mother Elaine Ecclestone demonstrated unwavering support which helped her daughter turn into a leading figure in women’s international cricket.

Sophie Ecclestone Brother

BBC Sport confirms that Sophie Ecclestone has James Ecclestone as her elder brother. Similarly to Sophie, James Ecclestone participated in matches for the local club team Alvanley Cricket Club. Alvanley Cricket Club sent him to play in the final match of the National Village Cup competition that took place at Lord’s in 2021.

Sophie Ecclestone Instagram

On Instagram Sophie Ecclestone posts about her cricket activities as well as training updates together with her personal experiences. Fans can follow her at @sophecc19 to stay updated with her latest posts and stories.

Sophie Ecclestone Jersey Number

During her time for the England women’s cricket team Sophie Ecclestone selected jersey number 19 as her playing number. England benefits greatly from this left-handed spinner due to her precise delivery method and her successful wicket collection. The number 19 appears on her clothing when she represents England in all their international contests combined with her appearances in The Hundred tournament and WBBL league.

Sophie Ecclestone Relationships

Since 2018 Sophie Ecclestone has maintained a long-term relationship with Craig Hitchmough who became her fiancé in 2021. The Instagram pictures Sophie Ecclestone and her partner Craig Hitchmough posted do not indicate any details about getting married. 

The Manchester native Hitchmough maintains his service positions both at Honeywell as a quality confirmation specialist and as an aspiring pilot. He has professional experience in PPG Ventures alongside Runcorn which operate as multinational companies (MNCs).

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Sophie Ecclestone Net Worth & Salary

Sophie Ecclestone acquired a net worth valued at around $100,000 in January 2025 while earning her financial income mostly through cricket contracts sponsorship agreements and match payment earnings. Through her England and Wales Cricket Board central contract Sophie merits estimated earnings of $30,000 yearly from match fees and endorsement.

Ecclestone takes advantage of her ECB contract while also earning fees from her involvement in multiple domestic T20 leagues including The Hundred and (WPL) which come with fluctuating payments depending on team selection. Current data indicates that elite cricket players from her professional level secure annual earnings ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 when participating in domestic leagues.

Source	Estimated Earnings (Annual)
Cricket Contracts	$20,000
Sponsorship & Endorsements	$10,000
Total Earnings	$30,000
Net Worth (Jan 2025)	$100,000

Sophie Ecclestone Career

Sophie Ecclestone demonstrated an extraordinary transformation during her ascent from teenage cricket prodigy to claim the position of worldwide top-ranked T20 bowler. England relies on this left-arm spinner for her controlled bowling that secures match victories through all cricket formats.

Ecclestone began playing cricket in Cheshire during 2013. Lancashire recruited the talented rookie in 2015 and she entered her first match in the Women’s County Championship at age 16. Her excellent domestic cricket performance convinced the England selection committee to invite Mark Robinson for her T20I debut against Pakistan in 2016 when she was only 17. She entered international cricket at age 17 when she took part in July 2016 and finished her first match with 1/21 economy.

The international cricket career of Ecclestone expanded rapidly. She entered international cricket by playing Test against Australia in the 2017 Ashes then took Alyssa Healy out as her opening wicket in the match. The England selection team understood how vital her wicket-taking abilities and bowling control had become to their team in the coming years.

In 2020 she reached the peak position as number one bowler in ICC T20I rankings thus solidifying her place among the world’s best spinners. She delivered crucial bowling performances which propelled England to victory in the Women’s Ashes and acted as a crucial component of their 2022 World Cup cricket campaign where she secured top-wicket statistics.

She achieved a lasting milestone at the 2023 Ashes in England when she secured the record for being the second-youngest cricketer to take ten Test wickets. The outstanding performance of England’s bowling attack depends on her exceptional ability to deliver breakthroughs under high pressure situations.

Format	Matches	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Avg	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
WTests	9	16	2509	1190	40	5/63	10/192	29.75	2.84	62.7	2	3	1
WODIs	72	71	3876	2385	120	6/36	6/36	19.87	3.69	32.3	3	2	0
WT20Is	96	95	2132	2089	137	4/18	4/18	15.24	5.87	15.5	2	0	0
Format	Matches	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
WTests	9	14	3	196	35	17.81	464	42.24	0	0	23	1	7
WODIs	72	49	13	377	33*	10.47	544	69.3	0	0	30	6	22
WT20Is	96	40	23	285	33*	16.76	225	126.6	0	0	21	13	30

Sophie Ecclestone Achievements & Awards 

Awards

• ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (2018) – Recognized as the best young talent by the ICC.
• During June 2021 ICC awarded Sophie Ecclestone Player of the Month recognition for her excellent achievements.

Milestones

• Fastest to 100 ODI wickets – Achieved the feat in record time in Women’s Cricket.
• World No. 1 WT20I Bowler (March 2020) – Topped the ICC rankings.
• Joint-highest Wicket-taker in Inaugural WPL – Claimed 16 wickets.