Akeal Hosein Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Akeal Hosein?

Akeal Hosein is a West Indian cricketer who represents West Indies in international cricket and plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a left-hand batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler known for his relentless accuracy and powerplay expertise.

Hosein is among West Indies’ most valuable T20 bowlers, having taken 241 wickets in T20 cricket and holding impressive records including best figures of 5/11 in T20 internationals. He wears jersey number 7 for West Indies.

Early Life and Background

He was born on April 25, 1993, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. His birth place is Port of Spain, the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago.

His hometown is Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, where he grew up playing cricket. He studied at Success Laventille Composite School and later attended Fatima College in Port of Spain for higher education.

His father passed away in March 2020, a difficult period in his life. His mother’s name remains private.

He has one brother Eric Garcia and two sisters – Natalie Hosein and Natasha Hosein, who have supported his cricket journey.

Regarding his relationships, he married Ariel Williams, who has been his biggest supporter. There’s no gf after marriage as he’s devoted to life. Cast is Christian, and house is in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

Akeal Hosein Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Akeal Jerome Hosein
Occupation	Bowler (Left-arm Spinner)
Place	Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Hometown	Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Date of birth (Birthday)	April 25, 1993
Age	32 years
Height	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Weight	71 Kgs.
Father	Deceased (March 2020)
Mother	Name Not Public
Brother	Eric Garcia
Sister	Natalie Hosein, Natasha Hosein
Gf	None (married)
Wife	Ariel Williams
Religion/Cast	Christianity
House	Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
IPL Team	Chennai Super Kings
IPL Price 2026	₹2 crore
Net Worth	₹20 crore

Professional Cricket Career

His cricket journey started when he represented West Indies Under-19 in the 2012 World Cup. He made his first-class debut for Trinidad and Tobago against Jamaica in May 2013, taking 11 wickets in his third match and scoring an unbeaten century (102*) against Leeward Islands in his next game.

Hosein Test statistics remain non-existent as he hasn’t played Test cricket yet, though his first-class career shows promise with 66 wickets in 24 matches at 27.84 average, including best figures of 6/33.

His ODI journey started against Bangladesh on January 20, 2021, at Mirpur, when several senior West Indies players opted out due to Covid-19 concerns.

In 40 matches, he took 63 ODI wickets with best figures of 4/39, also scoring a memorable 60 off 37 balls with six sixes.

His T20I debut came against South Africa on July 3, 2021, at St George’s. In 87 matches, he captured 83 T20 wickets with best figures of 5/11, establishing himself as West Indies’ premier T20 spinner.

Recent news on January 1, 2026, includes his performance of 2/31 bowling figures for Joburg Super Kings against Super Giants in SA20.

IPL Career

Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹1 crore in the 2023 auction. Dates joined SRH in 2023, playing just 1 match where he took 1/40. He was released after one season in November 2023.

Chennai Super Kings recognized his T20 expertise and bought him for ₹2 crore at his base price in 2025 auction. Dates joined CSK in 2025, though he hasn’t played matches yet. Dates joined Chennai Super Kings again for Indian Premier League 2026, retained at ₹2 crore.

His ipl team 2026 values his accuracy and powerplay bowling abilities. The ipl price reflects confidence in his wicket-to-wicket bowling style.

Akeal Hosein Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODIs	40	40	2210	1769	63	4/39	4/39	28.07	4.80	35.0	2	0	0
T20Is	87	83	1796	2170	83	5/11	5/11	26.14	7.24	21.6	2	1	0
FC	24	41	4193	1838	66	6/33	11/67	27.84	2.63	63.5	3	3	1
List A	91	91	4757	3467	128	5/26	5/26	27.08	4.37	37.1	5	1	0
T20s	256	242	5088	6007	241	5/11	5/11	24.92	7.08	21.1	5	1	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	40	30	9	309	60	14.71	396	78.03	0	1	18	12	17	0
T20Is	87	37	17	293	44*	14.65	262	111.83	0	0	18	15	20	0
FC	24	40	4	644	102*	17.88	–	–	1	2	–	–	23	0
List A	91	55	13	645	60	15.35	819	78.75	0	1	37	21	35	0
T20s	256	124	53	1118	55*	15.74	978	114.31	0	1	62	56	51	0

IPL Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	1	1	24	40	1	1/40	1/40	40.00	10.00	24.0	0	0	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	1	1	1	16	16*	–	10	160.00	0	0	1	1	0	0

Hosein career stats showcase exceptional T20 bowling consistency. Career Statics demonstrate why he’s among the most economical spinners in powerplay overs globally.

Records and Achievements

Multiple achievements highlight his career:

• Sixth bowler to take hat-trick in PSL (March 8, 2024)
• Best T20I figures of 5/11
• Part of MI Emirates’ ILT20 winning side (2024)
• Part of 2024 T20 World Cup squad (9 wkts at economy 5.6)
• Vital role in Trinbago Knight Riders’ CPL 2020 win (10 wkts at economy 5.5)
• Memorable 44* off 16 balls from No. 11 in T20I against England
• First-class century on his fourth match (102*)

These records demonstrate his value as an accurate spinner and handy lower-order batsman.

Playing Style

Hosein is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), giving him good control over flight and trajectory. His slow left-arm orthodox bowling relies on subtle variations in speed and length rather than big turn.

His bowling speed is typical for finger spinners, around 85-95 kmph, with knuckleball and swinging arm ball in his arsenal. Jersey number 7 represents West Indies.

Which country he represents is West Indies in international cricket. Mother tongue is English, commonly spoken in Trinidad and Tobago.

Akeal Hosein Net Worth

His net worth is estimated at ₹20 crore (2025). Income sources include his ipl price from Chennai Super Kings at ₹2 crore for IPL 2026, Cricket West Indies central contracts, CPL salary from Trinbago Knight Riders, PSL earnings, ILT20 payments, BBL contracts, and brand endorsements.

The net worth grew through consistent performances across global T20 leagues. His journey from domestic cricket to becoming an international regular reflects his dedication and skill development.

Family and Personal Life

His father passed away in March 2020, a devastating loss during his early international career. Religion is Christianity, which the family practices devoutly.

He has strong support from mother, brother Eric Garcia, and sisters Natalie and Natasha Hosein. Growing up in Port of Spain’s cricket culture shaped his development as a left-arm spinner.

He married Ariel Williams, who has been instrumental in supporting his career through challenging times.

As a handy lower-order batsman, he famously hit 44* off 16 balls from No. 11 in a T20I West Indies lost by just one run to England in January 2022.

He enjoys travelling, gymming, and occasionally consuming alcohol during celebrations. His favorite cricketers are Ravindra Jadeja, Shakib Al Hasan, and Sunil Narine, while he admires footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	@akealhosein
X (Twitter)	@Ahosein21
Facebook	Akeal Hosein

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