Last Updated on May 4, 2021 by Gowtham
Riley Meredith is an Australian cricketer, who plays as a fast bowler for the Australian cricket team. He represents Tasmania in first-class cricket, Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. Riley Meredith consistently chipping in deliveries at a pace around 150 km/h with his reverse swing makes him a great prospect in international cricket for the Australian team. In January 2017, Riley Meredith at the age of 21, made his List-A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan. Following year, he also made his debut in the first-class debut for Tasmania in the 2017–18 Sheffield Shield season.
In 2018-19, Riley Meredith took 27 wickets in 8 matches for Tasmania in the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season and 16 wickets in the Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes. Riley Meredith’s maiden wicket in first-class cricket came through Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian. Riley Meredith has taken a total of 53 wickets from 18 matches in first-class cricket for Tasmania. In 2020-2021, Riley Meredith came back stronger after recovering from the injury picking up 16 scalps at an economy of 7.82. This helped him to get his first international call-up in the Australian squad against New Zealand.
Riley Meredith Biography
Real name/Full name | Riley Patrick Meredith |
Nickname(s) | Rizcat |
Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
Riley Meredith Physical Stats
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 185 cm in meters– 1.85 m in feet & inches– 6’ 1” |
Eye Colour | Grey |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Riley Meredith Personal Details
Date of Birth | 21 June 1996 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2021) | 25 Years |
Birthplace | Hobart, Tasmania |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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Nationality | Australian |
Hometown | Hobart, Tasmania |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Maddie Gowans |
Riley Meredith Cricket Details
International Debut | ODI– Did not play yet Test– Did not play yet T20– 3 March 2021 v New Zealand |
Jersey Number | # 34 (Australia) # 20 (Punjab Kings) |
Domestic/State Team | • Hobart Hurricanes • Punjab Kings • Tasmania • Tasmania Under-23s |
Batting Style | Right Hand Bat |
Bowling Style | Right Arm Fast Bowler |
Riley Meredith Family Details
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Mother– Karen Meredith |
Siblings | Brother– Daniel Meredith Sister– Morgan Meredith |
Net Worth (approx.) | 8 croress INR |