Liam Livingstone’s Greatest All-Round Contributions for England

Liam Livingstone has become one of England’s most exciting all-rounders, known for his explosive batting and effective bowling in white-ball cricket. From dismantling key partnerships with his bowling to hitting massive sixes with the bat, Livingstone has repeatedly proven his worth. In this blog post, we’ll explore three of his most impactful all-round performances, showcasing why he’s a crucial player for England.

2-16 & 87 vs Australia

In a crucial second T20I against Australia in September 2024, England needed to level the series after losing the first match. Australia posted a challenging 193-6, but Liam Livingstone swung the game England’s way with two key wickets. He first removed Jake Fraser-McGurk, who had powered his way to 50 off 31 balls, followed by Marcus Stoinis (2), both falling to long-on catches that disrupted Australia's momentum.

Chasing 194, Livingstone’s batting brilliance came to the fore. He blasted 87 off 47 balls, featuring six boundaries and five massive sixes, keeping England in the hunt. His partnership with Jacob Bethell, who chipped in with a fiery 44 off 24 balls, set up the foundation for England’s chase.

Though he fell in the penultimate over, England needed just one run to clinch victory. Livingstone’s all-round heroics, both with the ball and the bat, were the driving force behind England’s thrilling three-wicket win.

3-22 & 37 vs Australia

In the first T20I against Australia at Southampton, despite England falling short, Liam Livingstone’s all-round performance was a highlight. Australia's top order was on fire until Livingstone turned up, putting out their blaze with a couple of fire extinguishers. He dismissed Short with a top-edged slog-sweep, followed by trapping Marcus Stoinis lbw for 10 and then sending Tim David back for a duck, putting Australia in a precarious position.

Livingstone’s impressive spell of 3-22 played a key role in limiting Australia to 179, giving England a chance in the chase. With the bat, Livingstone top-scored for England, smashing 37 off 27 balls, including four boundaries and a six, keeping England’s hopes alive.

Despite his crucial contributions with both bat and ball, England fell 28 runs short of the target. Nonetheless, Livingstone’s efforts underscored his value in high-pressure situations, showcasing his ability to perform under the spotlight.

33 & 1-4 vs India

In July 2022, during the second ODI of a three-match series against India at Lord’s, Liam Livingstone played a key role in England’s dominant 100-run win. After England posted a modest total of 246, Livingstone contributed a crucial 33 off 33 balls. His run-a-ball knock, which featured two fours and two sixes, came at a critical juncture when wickets were tumbling, providing much-needed stability and adding vital runs to England’s total.

Livingstone's contribution with the ball was equally significant. As India crumbled in their chase, Livingstone was given the ball and immediately made an impact. His very first delivery saw him dismiss the dangerous Ravindra Jadeja. The left-hander was deceived by a yorker-length off-spinner, missing his attempted flick and losing his wicket.

Livingstone’s figures of 1-4 from two overs were reflective of his ability to provide crucial breakthroughs when needed. England bowled India out for 146 in 38.5 overs, securing a massive win, with Livingstone playing a key supporting role both with the bat and ball.