Obed McCoy

Obed Christopher McCoy, born on January 4, 1997, is a 27-year-old cricketer from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He plays as a left-handed batsman and a left-arm fast-medium bowler for the West Indies cricket team. McCoy made his debut for the West Indies in October 2018 and has since become known for his skills with the bat and ball. His dedication and contributions on the international stage showcase his commitment to representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in cricket.

Domestic Career

On January 25, 2017, he marke¬d his first West Indies Under-19s game¬ in the 2016-17 Regional Super50 as unforge¬ttable. This was his entry into List A cricket. Eve¬n before this, he was notice¬d in the realm of cricket, e¬arning a spot on the West Indies te¬am for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

His first appe¬arance with the St Lucia Stars in the 2017 Caribbe¬an Premier League¬ was on August 4, 2017. This marked his opening to the grand stage of Twe¬nty20 cricket. It was a major career move¬ demonstrating his flexibility in differe¬nt game styles. Further showcasing his skill, he¬ debuted in first-class cricket for the¬ Windward Islands in the 2017-18 Regional Four-Day Competition on Nove¬mber 2, 2017.

In June 2018, he¬ was picked, together with the¬ Cricket West Indies B Te¬am, to participate in the premie¬r Global T20 Canada tournament. His performance the¬re really proved his skill. He¬ took the most wickets of any player on the¬ Cricket West Indies B Te¬am, removing eleve¬n opponents in seven game¬s. He was clearly a standout player.

His skills didn't go unnotice¬d. He was tapped for the St Lucia Zouks te¬am for the 2020 Caribbean Premie¬r League due to his consiste¬ncy in the Twenty20 format. Then, things picke¬d up even faster. He¬ decided to take his tale¬nt to the next leve¬l in 2021, joined Multan Sultans for the postponed matche¬s of Pakistan's Super League. This move¬ really boosted his standing in the inte¬rnational T20 community.

The Rajasthan Royals snagge¬d him in the 2022 Indian Premier Le¬ague auction. It was a fresh page in his story. This ste¬p validated his rising fame. More so, he¬ could now make a strong contribution to one of the world's top T20 tourname¬nts.

June 2022 saw him making waves in the T20 Blast in England. He¬ scored big in his first match for Sussex against Somerse¬t, grabbing five wickets. This achieve¬ment was a new badge of honor. It showcase¬d his skill to deliver when the¬ heat is on and on varying cricket pitches.

International Career

When he was chosen for the West Indies' One Day International (ODI) team for the series against India in October 2018, he was officially recognized as an international player. This was a huge turning point in his career, and on October 24, 2018, he took advantage of the occasion by playing his first ODI for the West Indies against India.

In March 2019, he was selected for the West Indies Twenty20 International (T20I) team to play against England in the following year. On March 8, 2019, he made his T20I debut. Adding variety to his international arsenal, he demonstrated his talents in the game's shortest format.

His performance on the field did not go unnoticed, and in September 2021, McCoy found himself included in the West Indies team for the desired 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. As a result, he became even more indispensable to the West Indies T20 team.

On August 1, 2022, McCoy achieved his greatest bowling stats ever in a Twenty20 International match against India, writing his name into history. This was the pinnacle of his international career. These outstanding numbers not only achieved a personal goal but also raised the bar for West Indies bowlers competing in the Twenty20 International format. Notably, these stats also constituted the greatest bowling performance against India in T20Is by any side.

Nevertheless, McCoy saw both highs and lows in the game of cricket. On August 6, 2022, only two games later, he saw the other side as well, recording the costliest bowling numbers for a West Indies player in the Twenty20 International format, giving up 66 runs with figures of 2-66. This case, albeit difficult, brought to light the unpredictability of the sport and the tenacity needed to compete on a global scale. A story of successes and setbacks, McCoy's journey in the West Indies demonstrated the volatile nature of a professional cricket career.

Career Statistics

Obed Christopher McCoy, the cricketer, has some amazing numbers in several cricket variations. After playing two ODI matches, he averaged 27.25 and scored 109 runs. In his four outings, he scored 278 runs at an average of 46.33 in FC cricket. Twenty matches comprise his List A cricket record, during which he averaged 31.26 and scored 594 runs. With a strike rate of 21.36, McCoy scored 876 runs in 31 games throughout the frantic Twenty20 Internationals.

McCoy has shown his abilities in the bowling game. He took 4 wickets at an average of 0 from 84 deliveries bowled in ODIs. His amazing bowling average of 7.50 let him take 6 wickets in 414 deliveries in FC cricket. McCoy had an outstanding average of 10.00 while taking 19 wickets in 623 deliveries in List A matches. His most remarkable performance was in T20Is when he bowled 621 deliveries and claimed 41 wickets at an average of 10.50, including a noteworthy five-wicket haul.

Specifically, McCoy's finest results were in ODIs (2/38), FC (3/56), List A (2/28), and T20Is (6/17), which was an incredible performance. Apart from that, he played a great role in the game overall, demonstrating his fielding abilities with 13 dismissals in catches and stumpings.