| Name | Will Williams |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Placed (Gloucestershire CCC - English Domestic Cricket) |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Bowling Style | RA Medium Fast |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | British Passport |
| Major Teams | New Zealand U19s, Canterbury, Lancashire, Gloucestershire, Somerset 2nd XI |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Will Williams, a right-arm seamer holding dual UK/New Zealand citizenship, signed a three-year deal with Gloucestershire and is now well into his first season with the county across all formats.
Born in New Zealand, with dual UK-NZ citizenship, Williams spent ten years with Canterbury, before joining Lancashire as a local player in 2022. A decorated campaigner, Williams was consistently a standout performer in New Zealand domestic cricket with Canterbury. During the 2020/21 season, he finished as the leading wicket-taker in both the Plunket Shield (31 wickets at 17.03) and the Ford Trophy (20 wickets at 18.05), helping Canterbury secure both titles. He also made history in T20 cricket, claiming the first-ever hat-trick for Canterbury and taking 5-12 from just 2 overs—the fewest balls for a T20 five-wicket haul in New Zealand.
Over his Canterbury career, Williams took 167 wickets across three formats, earning multiple accolades including Men's Player of the Year, Player's Player, and Bowler of the Year.
Williams' form in England has been consistently impressive. Over four seasons with Lancashire (2022–2025), he was a key part of their attack, highlighted by a standout 2023 campaign in which he topped their County Championship bowling averages with 36 wickets at 17.05 and an economy of 2.5 in Division One.
Now with Gloucestershire, Williams has continued to deliver — he was among the wickets as the county picked up their first win of the 2026 campaign in April, and has remained a regular across the first-class and List A sides through the season, most recently taking 3/52 against Worcestershire in August. Across his first-class career he has now taken 243 wickets at 24.50, with a further 85 List A wickets at 30.82 and 30 in T20 cricket at 28.60 — the record of a genuinely proven, high-class seam bowler at the top level of both New Zealand and English cricket.
His consistency, experience, and character have made him a highly respected figure in both New Zealand and English domestic cricket.
Speaking about signing with Gloucestershire, Will stated:
"I'm really excited for this new chapter. Gloucestershire has always looked like a tight-knit, hardworking group, and I'm keen to bring my experience, learn from the environment, and make a positive impact on and off the field."
Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire Director of Cricket, stated:
"It is rare to find a player at the peak of his career with a record like Will's. Beyond his performances, he has the character we value, and I'm confident he will be popular with players and supporters alike."
Check out the following links for more details about Will Williams below.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gloucestershire-sign-will-williams-lancashire-1498337
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2022-news/watch-mark-chilton-on-will-williams-addition/
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/cricket/meet-canterbury-seamer-nicknamed-crickets-mccaw-whose-bowling-career-taking-off
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater (2026) | 22 | 22 | 3 | 21.67 |
| Highfield (2025) | 52 | 26 | 4 | 25.5 |
| Lancashire (2022) | 86 | 17.20 | 36 | 17.05 |
| Bridgwater (2017) | 378 | 22.24 | 43 | 18.37 |
| Name | Will Williams |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Placed |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Player Status | Placed (Gloucestershire CCC - English Domestic Cricket) |
| Bowling Style | RA Medium Fast |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | British Passport |
| Major Teams | New Zealand U19s, Canterbury, Lancashire, Gloucestershire, Somerset 2nd XI |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Will Williams, a right-arm seamer holding dual UK/New Zealand citizenship, signed a three-year deal with Gloucestershire and is now well into his first season with the county across all formats.
Born in New Zealand, with dual UK-NZ citizenship, Williams spent ten years with Canterbury, before joining Lancashire as a local player in 2022. A decorated campaigner, Williams was consistently a standout performer in New Zealand domestic cricket with Canterbury. During the 2020/21 season, he finished as the leading wicket-taker in both the Plunket Shield (31 wickets at 17.03) and the Ford Trophy (20 wickets at 18.05), helping Canterbury secure both titles. He also made history in T20 cricket, claiming the first-ever hat-trick for Canterbury and taking 5-12 from just 2 overs—the fewest balls for a T20 five-wicket haul in New Zealand.
Over his Canterbury career, Williams took 167 wickets across three formats, earning multiple accolades including Men's Player of the Year, Player's Player, and Bowler of the Year.
Williams' form in England has been consistently impressive. Over four seasons with Lancashire (2022–2025), he was a key part of their attack, highlighted by a standout 2023 campaign in which he topped their County Championship bowling averages with 36 wickets at 17.05 and an economy of 2.5 in Division One.
Now with Gloucestershire, Williams has continued to deliver — he was among the wickets as the county picked up their first win of the 2026 campaign in April, and has remained a regular across the first-class and List A sides through the season, most recently taking 3/52 against Worcestershire in August. Across his first-class career he has now taken 243 wickets at 24.50, with a further 85 List A wickets at 30.82 and 30 in T20 cricket at 28.60 — the record of a genuinely proven, high-class seam bowler at the top level of both New Zealand and English cricket.
His consistency, experience, and character have made him a highly respected figure in both New Zealand and English domestic cricket.
Speaking about signing with Gloucestershire, Will stated:
"I'm really excited for this new chapter. Gloucestershire has always looked like a tight-knit, hardworking group, and I'm keen to bring my experience, learn from the environment, and make a positive impact on and off the field."
Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire Director of Cricket, stated:
"It is rare to find a player at the peak of his career with a record like Will's. Beyond his performances, he has the character we value, and I'm confident he will be popular with players and supporters alike."
Check out the following links for more details about Will Williams below.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gloucestershire-sign-will-williams-lancashire-1498337
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2022-news/watch-mark-chilton-on-will-williams-addition/
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/cricket/meet-canterbury-seamer-nicknamed-crickets-mccaw-whose-bowling-career-taking-off
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater (2026) | 22 | 22 | 3 | 21.67 |
| Highfield (2025) | 52 | 26 | 4 | 25.5 |
| Lancashire (2022) | 86 | 17.20 | 36 | 17.05 |
| Bridgwater (2017) | 378 | 22.24 | 43 | 18.37 |