Nathan Smith (New Zealand cricketer)

Nathan Smith
Personal information
Full name
Nathan Gregory Smith
Born (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998 (age 26)
Dunedin, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-fast
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 288)28 November 2024 v England
Last Test6 December 2024 v England
ODI debut (cap 218)13 November 2024 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI17 November 2024 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2015/16–2020/21Otago
2021/22–2023/24Wellington
2024Worcestershire (squad no. 20)
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 2 2 55 51
Runs scored 80 9 1,999 925
Batting average 20.00 4.50 26.65 25.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 1/13 0/3
Top score 42 9 114 81
Balls bowled 344 66 8,271 2,095
Wickets 7 1 151 59
Bowling average 48.42 87.00 26.90 32.32
5 wickets in innings 0 0 6 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 4/86 1/21 6/36 3/21
Catches/stumpings 0/– 1/– 26/– 26/–
Source: Cricinfo, 8 December 2024

Nathan Gregory Smith (born 15 July 1998) is a New Zealand cricketer.[1]

Smith made his first-class debut for Otago on 30 March 2016 in the 2015–16 Plunket Shield.[2] Prior to his first-class debut, Smith was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3] He made his Twenty20 (T20) debut for Otago on 26 December 2016 in the 2016–17 Super Smash.[4] He made his List A debut for Otago on 25 January 2017 in the 2016–17 Ford Trophy.[5]

In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Otago for the 2018–19 season.[6] In December 2019 he took 5 for 14 off 3.4 overs in Otago's T20 victory over Northern Districts.[7] In June 2020, he was offered a contract by Otago ahead of the 2020–21 domestic cricket season.[8][9] In November 2020, Smith was named in the New Zealand A cricket team for practice matches against the touring West Indies team.[10][11]

Smith has played Hawke Cup cricket for North Otago since 2014.[12] In February 2021 he took six wickets when North Otago defeated Nelson by an innings to win the title.[13]

In January 2024, Smith signed for Worcestershire County Cricket Club to play for the 2024 English cricket season.[14] He took 27 wickets in the County Championship before his spell at the county was cut short following a hamstring injury.[15]

Smith made his Test debut against England in Christchurch in November 2024.[16]

In December 2024, it was announced he had signed to play for Surrey in the 2025 English season.[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ "Nathan Smith". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Plunket Shield, Northern Districts v Otago at Whangarei, Mar 30-Apr 2, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  3. ^ "NZ appoint Finnie as captain for Under-19 World Cup". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Super Smash, Otago v Canterbury at Alexandra, Dec 26, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  5. ^ "The Ford Trophy, Northern Districts v Otago at Whangarei, Jan 25, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Northern Districts v Otago 2019-20". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Daryl Mitchell, Jeet Raval and Finn Allen among major domestic movers in New Zealand". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Auckland lose Jeet Raval to Northern Districts, Finn Allen to Wellington in domestic contracts". Stuff. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Devon Conway included in New Zealand A squad to face West Indies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Nicholls, Conway & Young to face West Indies in Queenstown". New Zealand Cricket. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Hawke Cup Matches played by Nathan Smith". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Nelson v North Otago 2020-21". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  14. ^ "NEW ZEALAND CRICKETER NATHAN SMITH JOINS AS OVERSEAS PLAYER". Worcestershire County Cricket Club. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson awarded New Zealand central contracts". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  16. ^ Muthu, Deivararyan (26 November 2024). "Nathan Smith ready to step up after taking scenic route to Tests". Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Surrey sign New Zealand all-rounder Smith for 2025". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  18. ^ "Nathan Smith signs for Surrey". Surrey County Cricket Club. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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