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Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Age 49New ZealandNEW ZEALAND
Right-arm fast medium Bowler

A man who has all the ingredients of a quality pace bowler, Chris Martin uses his strength and height to a good effect, hitting the deck hard and deriving some steep bounce. Known more for his fragility with the bat, this speedster from Christchurch has been the crux of the Kiwi pace attack for a substantial period of time. Martin got his first taste of international cricket in the year 2000 in a Test match against South Africa. His talent was unravelled immediately as he struck three lusty blows picking up the wickets of Kirsten, McKenzie and Pollock. He picked up his first 5-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in a Test at Wellington in 2000. A series of injuries kept Bond out of the side and elevated Martin as the No.1 choice for the Kiwi pace department. Martin did not waste this chance and stepped into Bond’s boots with stern authority, grabbing 11 wickets at Auckland in a Test against South Africa in 2004.

The Kiwi pacer enjoyed a few good seasons and replaced Daryl Tuffey in the 2007 World Cup. However, he could not maintain his form and what followed was a string of fruitless performances. The 2009-10 season was quite morose for the speedster as he picked up just 16 wickets in six Tests. His 4 for 41 against Zimbabwe-A in October 2010 re-established his position in the Test squad and confirmed his selection as the mainstream fast bowler for a tour to India.

A tall, angular fast-medium bowler, Martin’s assets are his accuracy and placid seam, and he hardly relies on speed or swing. His clumsy batting has often been the highlight, which has also resulted in him making more Test ducks than any other New Zealander.

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Teams
  • New ZealandNew Zealand
  • defaultAuckland Aces
  • defaultCanterbury
  • defaultEssex
  • defaultNZ Academy
  • defaultNew Zealand A
  • defaultSouth Island
  • defaultWarwickshire

Chris Martin Statistics

Debut
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe on Jan 02, 2001
Last
New Zealand vs England on Feb 23, 2008
Debut
New Zealand vs South Africa on Nov 17, 2000
Last
New Zealand vs South Africa on Jan 02, 2013
Debut
New Zealand vs Kenya on Sep 12, 2007
Last
New Zealand vs England on Feb 07, 2008

Chris Martin Batting Records

MatR50s100sAvgS/R
208001.6029.62
Highest Runs3
Balls Faced10
On DateJan 02, 01
AgainstZimbabweZIM

Chris Martin Bowling Records

MatOWAvgS/REco
201581844.6652.665.08
Wickets Taken3
Runs62
On DateJan 08, 06
AgainstSri LankaSL

Chris Martin Fielding Records

CatchesStumpingsRun Outs
702
Mat: Matches, R: Runs, W: Wickets, O: Overs, S/R: Strike Rate, Eco: Economy Rate, Avg: Average

Chris Martin Batting Records

MatR50s100sAvgS/R
71123002.3620.00
Highest Runs12
Balls Faced20
On DateJan 04, 08
AgainstBangladeshBAN

Chris Martin Bowling Records

MatOWAvgS/REco
712337.423333.8160.193.37
Wickets Taken6
Runs26
On DateJan 26, 12
AgainstZimbabweZIM

Chris Martin Fielding Records

CatchesStumpingsRun Outs
1404
Mat: Matches, R: Runs, W: Wickets, O: Overs, S/R: Strike Rate, Eco: Economy Rate, Avg: Average

Chris Martin Batting Records

MatR50s100sAvgS/R
6500-83.33
Highest Runs5
Balls Faced6
On DateFeb 05, 08
AgainstEnglandENG

Chris Martin Bowling Records

MatOWAvgS/REco
623727.5719.718.39
Wickets Taken2
Runs14
On DateSep 12, 07
AgainstKenya

Chris Martin Fielding Records

CatchesStumpingsRun Outs
100
Mat: Matches, R: Runs, W: Wickets, O: Overs, S/R: Strike Rate, Eco: Economy Rate, Avg: Average
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