Overview
- Baker claimed a hat-trick against Northern Superchargers to secure a 57-run win for Manchester Originals in The Hundred.
- He finished with 3/21 in just 17 deliveries, taking seven wickets in five matches at an average of 16.42.
- The 21-year-old speedster has been named in England’s squads for the September ODI series versus South Africa and the T20Is in Ireland.
- Selectors highlighted his consistent wicket-taking for Hampshire in the Vitality Blast and eight wickets on the England Lions’ Australia tour as key factors.
- England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff praised Baker’s raw pace, ability to swing the ball and relentless work ethic ahead of his senior debut.