Reece Topley’s arrival strengthens us not just in numbers, but in intent. We signed him knowing exactly what he brings: height, left-arm variation, and years of experience operating against top-order batters across conditions. His late arrival this season was purely logistical, with prior commitments handled responsibly, and we ensured continuity through cover until the end of December.
From January 3, Topley has fully linked up with us, alongside James Vince, and is now available for selection as the tournament reaches its decisive phase. While he hasn’t featured for us yet, make no mistake: this is not a backup option or a depth signing. This is a proven international operator entering the squad fresh, focused, and ready. For us, his presence adds a different angle to the attack and gives us tactical flexibility when it matters most.
Reece Toopley Personal Details
- Name: Reece James William Topley
- Born: February 21, 1994, Ipswich, Suffolk
- Age: 31y 322d
- Nationality: England
- Height: 6 ft 7 in
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Left-arm fast medium
- Playing Role: Bowler
Who Is Reece Topley?
Reece Topley is a utility bowler built for modern white-ball cricket. A tall left-arm fast-medium option, he is trusted with the new ball for his ability to extract swing and awkward bounce, immediately testing top-order batters. Standing at 6 ft 7 in, Topley creates steep angles that disrupt rhythm, making him equally effective in the powerplay and through matchup-driven spells later in the innings.
Beyond his bowling, Topley adds quiet value with the bat. A capable lower-order hitter, he can swing freely at the death and contribute crucial runs when momentum matters. His experience across international cricket and franchise leagues has sharpened his tactical awareness, allowing him to adapt roles without fuss. For Joburg Super Kings, Topley isn’t just a specialist — he’s a flexible, battle-ready option who strengthens both bowling plans and late-innings depth.
Reece Toopley International Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w |
| ODIs | 30 | 47 | 6/24 | 26.74 | 5.41 | 29.6 | 2 | 1 |
| T20Is | 35 | 33 | 3/22 | 29.63 | 8.31 | 21.3 | 0 | 0 |
Reece Topley’s international numbers reflect a bowler who has operated at the highest level for a long time, often in demanding roles. He has represented England across formats, trusted with new-ball spells, middle-over control, and match-up-driven overs against elite batters. His value internationally isn’t just about wickets; it’s about angles, bounce, and control that disrupt batting plans.
Experience across global conditions has sharpened his tactical awareness, allowing him to adapt quickly rather than rely on raw pace alone. For JSK , those international outings matter because they translate directly into composure and clarity under pressure. He arrives with the mindset of someone who understands big moments and knows how to execute without overcomplicating his role.
Reece Toopley SA20 Bowling Stats
| Year | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
| 2026 (Current) | Joburg Super Kings | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 2025 | Durban Super Giants | 12 | 13 | 3/19 | 25.31 | 8.44 | 234 |
| 2024 | Durban Super Giants | 8 | 10 | 3/34 | 20.50 | 7.88 | 156 |
Reece Topley’s SA20 journey highlights exactly why we see him as a high-impact option going forward. Across previous seasons with the Durban Super Giants, he has been used as a strike bowler who brings control, variation, and a different angle to the attack.
His height allows him to extract bounce that disrupts batting rhythm, while his left-arm pace adds matchup value that captains actively seek. Even when not hunting wickets aggressively, he has been effective in containing runs and forcing batters into low-percentage shots.
Now with Joburg Super Kings, his role is clear. We’re not looking at him as a stopgap; we’re looking at him as a tactical weapon who strengthens our bowling depth and gives us flexibility as the tournament enters its most demanding phase.
