James Powell (born October 22 1982) was a Welsh cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Cheshire. He was born in Wrexham Clwyd.Powell turned out occasionally in the 38-County Cup competition between 2001 and 2002 and made his only List A appearance during September 2001 against Cornwall. From the tailend Powell scored 6 not out in his innings. He produced bowling figures of 1-45.