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Akeal Hosein

Akeal Hosein is a Trinidadian cricketer who plays internationally for the West Indies.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Akeal Hosein is a Trinidadian cricketer who plays internationally for the West Indies. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, known primarily for his white-ball bowling. He has also played in multiple franchise leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League and the Indian Premier League.

Early life and domestic cricket

Akeal Hosein was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on 25 April 1993. He progressed through Trinidad and Tobago domestic cricket and became known as a left-arm spin bowler with useful batting ability.

International career

Hosein made his One Day International debut for the West Indies in January 2021 against Bangladesh. He later established himself as a regular limited-overs spinner for the West Indies, particularly in T20 cricket.

Franchise cricket

Hosein has played in multiple franchise leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League, Indian Premier League, and other global T20 competitions. His PSL hat-trick in March 2024 was a notable milestone.

Bowling achievements

Hosein is recognised for his control, accuracy, and effectiveness in the powerplay. Sources also report that he reached the top of the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings in December 2024.

Key facts

  • Akeal Hosein represents the West Indies in international cricket as a left-arm orthodox spinner.
  • He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in January 2021.
  • He took a hat-trick in the Pakistan Super League on 8 March 2024 for Quetta Gladiators.
  • He reached No. 1 in the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings in December 2024.
  • He has played in multiple franchise leagues, including the Indian Premier League.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Akeal Hosein?
Akeal Hosein is a Trinidadian cricketer who plays for the West Indies, mainly as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
When was Akeal Hosein born?
He was born on 25 April 1993 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
What is Akeal Hosein's bowling style?
He bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin.
When did Akeal Hosein make his ODI debut?
He made his ODI debut for the West Indies on 20 January 2021 against Bangladesh.
What notable achievement did he have in the PSL?
On 8 March 2024, he took a hat-trick for Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi.
Has Akeal Hosein played in the IPL?
Yes. He has been associated with IPL franchises, and sources indicate he joined Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026.

References

  1. IPL T20 — https://www.iplt20.com/players/akeal-hosein/5608
    Supports: Profile details, role, batting/bowling style, IPL participation, and career overview.
  2. Cricket.com.au — https://www.cricket.com.au/players/CA:3525/akeal-hosein
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, birthplace, batting style, and bowling style.
  3. CREX — https://www.crex.com/player/akeal-hosein-21J
    Supports: Domestic career background, first-class milestones, and West Indies ODI debut.
  4. IPL.com — https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/akeal-hosein/
    Supports: PSL hat-trick mention, ICC T20I bowler ranking claim, and franchise update.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akeal_Hosein
    Supports: PSL hat-trick details and date.