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Jake Libby sets new List A batting average record for Worcestershire

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Jake Libby sets new List A batting average record for Worcestershire

Summary

Jake Libby of Worcestershire achieved a historic feat by surpassing Ruturaj Gaikwad's List A batting average. His unbeaten 109 against Sussex on August 7 pushed his average to 61.4, marking his third consecutive century with that exact score. Libby's performance led Worcestershire to chase down Sussex's 334, supported by significant contributions from teammates. As a result, Libby now holds the highest List A average ever recorded, with 2,456 runs over 56 matches.

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By the Numbers

•Libby scored an unbeaten 109 off 96 balls against Sussex.
•Worcestershire chased 334 runs to win the match.
•Libby has three straight centuries of 109 runs each.
•He surpasses Ruturaj Gaikwad's previous average of 58.61.
•Libby has recorded six centuries and 18 fifties in List A cricket.

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Worcestershire captain Jake Libby has overtaken India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad to record the highest List A batting average ever. His unbeaten 109 against Sussex, his third straight century with the same score, lifted his average to 61.4. Libby now has 2,456 List A runs, including six centuries and 18 fifties, after 56 matches in the format.
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