Mark Watt

Mark Watt
Nationality: Scotland
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Date of Birth: 1996-07-29 Age: 29
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Mark Robert James Watt is a talented cricket player hailing from Scotland.
Born on March 13, 1996, Watt made his international debut in 2015 and has since gained recognition for his impressive bowling skills.

It was in 2017 that Watt truly made his mark in the cricketing world.
During a T20I match against Netherlands in Dubai, he showcased his prowess by taking five wickets.
Displaying his ability to change the course of a game, he dismantled the Dutch batting lineup, reducing them from 82 for 4 to a mere 100 all out.
This remarkable achievement earned him well-deserved attention and praise.

Later that same year, Watt played a crucial role in Scotland's historic victory against England in an ODI match.
His contribution was significant, as it was the first time that Scotland emerged victorious against their neighbors.
This milestone win solidified Watt's position in the national team and boosted his confidence to perform at his best.

In 2017, Watt seized an opportunity with Lancashire, a prominent English county cricket team.
Although he only managed to take one wicket in four matches, the experience gained was invaluable for his growth as a player.
It provided him with the necessary exposure to top-level cricket and further honed his skills.

Watt's talent shone through once again in 2019 when Scotland triumphed in the Oman Quadrangular T20I Series.
In their victories over Ireland and Oman, he showcased his consistency by taking three wickets in each match.
His stellar performances played a crucial role in securing the series win for Scotland.

The same year, in the T20 World Cup Qualifier held in the UAE, Watt displayed his dominance by taking an impressive 12 wickets.
His exceptional bowling was instrumental in Scotland's qualification for the T20 World Cup, which unfortunately had to be deferred to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, with Scotland's charge to the ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Watt proved himself once again as an invaluable asset to the team.
In matches against USA and UAE, he claimed 11 wickets, making a significant contribution towards Scotland's success.
This exceptional performance continued into 2023 when he recorded a remarkable 20 wickets in seven matches against Nepal and Namibia.
Overall, Watt played a key role in Scotland's 24 victories out of 36 games in the World Cricket League Division 2, finishing fourth on the wicket-takers' table for that cycle with a total of 54 scalps.

Mark Robert James Watt's commitment, talent, and consistency have firmly established him as a renowned figure in Scottish cricket.
With an impressive track record and a bright future ahead, he continues to be a vital player for both his national team and Lancashire.
As the 2021 T20 World Cup approaches, Watt's abilities will undoubtedly be relied upon to propel Scotland to new heights.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
ODI 56 48 15 799 66 16.65 937 85.27 0 2 25 59
T20I 32 30 7 262 34 8.73 235 111.49 0 0 5 24
T20 24 22 4 373 114 16.95 262 142.37 1 1 26 24
T10 5 1 0 16 16 16.00 8 200.00 0 0 2 0
List A 8 8 1 74 22 9.25 93 79.57 0 0 3 3

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
ODI 71 70 93 2698 605.7 29.01 4.45 67 2 3 1 0
T20I 53 52 63 1345 192.7 21.35 6.98 38 1 1 0 0
T20 44 44 32 1279 155 39.97 8.25 19 1 1 0 0
T10 7 7 2 132 10.3 66.00 12.82 4 0 0 0 0
List A 11 11 6 560 96.7 93.33 5.79 8 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2026-05-21

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