Jake Lehmann
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| Name | Jake Lehmann |
| Fullname | Jake Lehmann |
| Birth date | 30 October 1992 |
| Birth place | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Family | Darren Lehmann (father) |
| Club1 | South Australia |
| Year1 | 2013–present |
| Club2 | Adelaide Strikers |
| Year2 | 2014–present |
| Club3 | Durham |
| Year3 | 2018 |
| Club4 | Yorkshire |
| Year4 | 2019 |
| Source | https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/jake-lehmann-533160 |
Jake Lehmann is an Australian professional cricketer known for his aggressive left-handed batting and part-time slow left-arm orthodox bowling. A mainstay for South Australia in domestic cricket and a regular for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, he has carved out a successful career distinct from the legacy of his famous father, former Australian cricketer and coach Darren Lehmann. His career highlights include a memorable match-winning century in the 2016-17 Sheffield Shield final and representing English counties Durham and Yorkshire.
Early life and education
Born in Adelaide, he is the son of Darren Lehmann, a legendary figure in Australian cricket who played for Australia and later coached the national team. He attended Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, a school with a strong sporting tradition, where his cricketing talent was nurtured from a young age. His development continued through the South Australian Cricket Association pathway, representing state age-group teams before progressing to the Cricket Australia National Performance Squad.
Cricket career
His first-class debut for South Australia came in the 2013-14 Sheffield Shield season against Western Australia at the Adelaide Oval. He announced himself on the domestic scene with a maiden first-class century against Queensland in the 2015-16 season. His most famous innings was a brilliant 103 in the 2016-17 Sheffield Shield final against Victoria, steering his team to victory and their first title in over two decades. In white-ball cricket, he debuted for the Adelaide Strikers in the 2014-15 Big Bash League and has been a consistent performer, also playing for the Montreal Tigers in the Global T20 Canada. Overseas, he has had stints in English county cricket with Durham in the 2018 County Championship and Yorkshire in the 2019 t20 Blast.
Playing style and achievements
A naturally aggressive and fluent left-handed batsman, he is particularly strong off his pads and through the off-side, often taking the attack to opposition bowlers in the middle order. His part-time slow left-arm orthodox bowling provides a useful secondary option, having taken key wickets in domestic competitions. His career achievements are headlined by his match-winning century in the Sheffield Shield final, a performance that earned him the Player of the match award in one of Australian domestic cricket's most prestigious fixtures. He has also scored centuries against most other Sheffield Shield teams, including New South Wales, Tasmania, and the West End Redbacks.
Personal life
He comes from a prominent cricketing family, being the son of former Australian batsman and coach Darren Lehmann. His uncle, Craig Lehmann, also played first-class cricket for South Australia. Away from cricket, he has worked in the finance sector, balancing his professional career with his sporting commitments. He maintains a relatively private life but is known to be an avid supporter of the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League.
Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Australian cricketers Category:South Australia cricketers Category:Adelaide Strikers players