Kyle Jamieson was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 30 December 1994. Kyle Jamieson is a Kiwi right-arm medium-fast bowler who can also bat in the lower middle order for the team. Kyle Jamieson has been a part of the New Zealand cricket team for the past 2 years in all the formats of cricket and has been emerging as one of the main fast bowlers of the squad. Kyle Jamieson came into the limelight as presently, he is the tallest fast bowler in the world with a height of 6 feet 8 inches. Kyle Jamieson played a crucial role for the national side in winning their first-ever ICC trophy in 2021 i.e. ICC World Test Championship 2019-21.
Kyle Jamieson Early Life and Education
Kyle Jamieson started off playing cricket at an early age of 7 years. He started off as a batter but eventually became an allrounder. Jamieson attended Auckland Grammar School and played a lot of matches for his school team. Initially, Jamieson was a batting all rounder and didn’t picked much wickets. He visited Lincoln University for his graduation and completed his Bachelor’s in 2019. Kyle Jamieson played point guard in his early days in Breakers Academy. However, he wanted to be a fast bowler so chose cricket instead of basketball.
Kyle Jamieson International Debut
Kyle Jamieson Test Debut – 21 February 2020 against India
Kyle Jamieson ODI Debut – 8 February against India
Kyle Jamieson T20I Debut – 27 November 2020 against West Indies
Kyle Jamieson Career
Kyle Jamieson Domestic Career
At the age of 19 years, Kyle Jamieson made his List A debut while playing for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy Tournament. Few days later, Kyle Jamieson was selected in the squad for ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Jamieson had a
remarkable start in the tournament. He took 4 wickets in his first match. However, his team lost the match. New Zealand only played 3 matches in the tournament and knocked out in the league stage. However, Kyle Jamieson left an impact and picked 6 wickets in his 3 matches.
In October 2014, Kyle Jamieson was picked up in the Canterbury squad and played his maiden first-class match against Wellington in Plunket Shield Season. The debut match didn’t go down well for Jamieson and he failed to pick any wicket in the match.
Two years later in 2016, Kyle Jamieson made his T20 debut for his domestic team.
In 2018, Kyle Jamieson shifted to Auckland team from his present team Canterbury. The change came down really well for Jamieson and he started performing well in the matches.
In 2019, Kyle Jamieson took 6 wickets in 4 overs while giving away just 7 runs. This was the best bowling figure by any New Zealand bowler in a T20 match.
In Super Smash League, Kyle Jamieson ended up as the highest wicket taker and took 22 wickets.
In 2020-21 Plunket Shield Season, Kyle Jamieson took a hat trick for Auckland against Central District.
Kyle Jamieson International Career
Kyle Jamieson was picked up in the New Zealand squad for the Test series against Australia but didn’t get a chance to play.
In February 2020, Kyle Jamieson made his International Debut in an ODI match against India. Jamieson picked 2 wickets in the match and also scored 25 runs helping his team in winning the match. Jamieson was named Player of the match. On his Debut, As Kyle Jamieson stepped on the ground he set a record of tallest bowler ever to play International cricket for New Zealand.
Few days later, Kyle Jamieson made his test debut against India and also picked his maiden five-wicket haul in the second match of the series.
In November 2020, Kyle Jamieson made his T20I debut against West Indies.
In a test against Pakistan in January 2021, Kyle Jamieson took 11 wickets in a match registering his career best figures within a year of his debut.
In the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton, England, Kyle Jamieson picked 7 wickets in the match including 5-wicket haul and helped his team in lifting an ICC Trophy for the first time ever in the history.
Kyle Jamieson is also known as the hero for New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final against India.
Kyle Jamieson Indian Premier League Career
Kyle Jamieson was roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL season 2021 for a whopping amount of 15 crores. He was the highest paid bowler in the season. However, he didn’t perform according to the expectations of the fans and the franchise.
Kyle Jamieson played 9 matches in the season and picked 9 wickets and also leaked runs with an economy of more than 9.50.
Kyle Jamieson Stats
In Tests, Kyle Jamieson has played 14 matches and taken 66 wickets with the best bowling figures of 6/48 in an innings.
In ODIs, Kyle Jamieson has played 8 matches and taken 11 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/45 in a match.
In T20Is, Kyle Jamieson has played 8 matches and taken 4 wickets with the best bowling figure of 2/15 in a match.
In IPL, Kyle Jamieson has played 9 matches and taken 9 wickets with the best bowling figure of 3/41 in a match.
Kyle Jamieson Records
· 5-wicket haul in ICC World Test Championship Final.
· Tallest player for New Zealand.
· Most sixes on debut.
· Player of the Match award in World Test Championship Final.
Kyle Jamieson Family
Kyle Jamieson was born to Michael Jamieson and Sheryl Jamieson in 1994. Kyle has a sister named Brittany Jamieson. Kyle Jamieson has a girlfriend named Emma Hartland.
Personal Information
Kyle Jamieson Full Name: Kyle Jamieson
Kyle Jamieson Nickname: Killa
Kyle Jamieson Height: 203 cm
Kyle Jamieson Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Kyle Jamieson Date of Birth: 30 December, 1994
Kyle Jamieson Age: 27 years
Kyle Jamieson Nationality: New Zealander
Kyle Jamieson Religion: Christianity
Kyle Jamieson Marital Status: Unmarried
Kyle Jamieson School: Auckland Grammar School
Kyle Jamieson College: Lincoln University, Auckland
Kyle Jamieson Favorite Cricketer: Brendon McCullum
Kyle Jamieson Jersey Number: 12
Kyle Jamieson Bowling style: Right-arm medium fast
Kyle Jamieson Favorite Ball: Inswing
Kyle Jamieson Hobbies: Playing Golf
FAQs
- When Kyle Jamieson made his International debut?
In February 2020, Kyle Jamieson made his International Debut in an ODI match against India. Jamieson picked 2 wickets in the match and also scored 25 runs helping his team in winning the match.
2. How many wickets Kyle Jamieson has taken in IPL?
In IPL, Kyle Jamieson has played 9 matches and taken 9 wickets with the best bowling figure of 3/41 in a match.
3. How many wickets Kyle Jamieson picked in ICC World Test Championship Final?
In the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton, Kyle Jamieson picked 7 wickets in the match including a 5-wicket haul and helped his team in lifting an ICC Trophy for the first time ever in the history.
4. Is Kyle Jamieson tallest Player for New Zealand?
On his Debut, As Kyle Jamieson stepped on the ground he set a record of tallest Player ever to play International cricket for New Zealand.
