Young talent from Somerset sets new record, achieving 10 first-class centuries at the age of least among Englishmen since Denis Compton.
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Twenty-one-year-old James Rew stunned several with his impressive display in the 2025 County Championship, becoming the youngest English cricketer in 86 years to score ten first-class hundreds. His knock of 116 against Somerset was a game-changer, pushing his team to a staggering win.
Known for his left-handed strokes and resilience, Rew started his first-class journey back in 2021 when he made his debut against India. His maiden ton in the format came in just his fourth game against Essex, and since then, he’s been making waves.
In 2023, he truly shone when he ended the County Championship with 1,086 runs, including five hundreds, with an astounding high score of 221. His outstanding performance set him apart, as he was the only player in Division One with that many hundreds, and he averaged a whopping 57.15.
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Rew’s 2024 season wasn’t up to par, scoring 726 runs at 36.30 with two centuries. However, he got back on track in the 2025 season with a knock of 152 against Worcestershire, partnering with Tom Banton during his epic triple hundred.
On May 5, he scripted history once again, making his tenth first-class hundred, with Somerset needing 321 to win. Starting the match at 54-4, Rew held his ground and took the team over the line, thanks to valuable contributions from Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton.
Now, Rew finds himself in the same hallowed ranks as the legendary Denis Compton who, in 1939, accomplished the feat at 20 years and 353 days. Rew bested Compton's record, achieving the landmark at the tender age of 21 years and 114 days.
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Cricket News and Sports updates: Keep track of James Rew's remarkable journey in cricket, following his latest performances as he has now become the youngest English cricketer in 86 years to score ten first-class hundreds. Rew, a Somerset player, recently broke the record set by Denis Compton in 1939, achieving the feat at 21 years and 114 days. Catch all the action on our website, featuring live scores, match highlights, video analysis, and more from the world of cricket.
