Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1994-02-23 Age: 31
Born on 23rd February 1994, Danru Ferns emerged from the cricketing heartlands with a tale akin to the dreams spun by every aspiring player. His journey began in a small suburb, where his passion for cricket was kindled by mornings spent on a humble patch of green, where friends turned into fierce competitors and teachers into mentors. From improvising with makeshift stumps to joining a local cricket club, his early years were marked by rapid progress, driven by an insatiable hunger for the game.
Ferns' professional debut was nothing short of electric. With a natural gift as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he quickly gained recognition for his ability to swing the ball prodigiously while keeping a metronomic accuracy that belied his years. His right-handed batting, though not his main forte, turned heads when he effortlessly cleared the ropes under pressure, proving useful in tight matches.
His career soon took a trajectory that many had predicted. Among his major achievements was his pivotal role in leading his team to a championship victory in a domestic league, where his performance in the final, claiming a five-wicket haul, was celebrated as a masterclass in strategic bowling. Ferns’ record-setting figures and steely nerves under pressure cemented his status as a mainstay in the squad.
Several matches defined Ferns' career, none more so than the heated encounters against their arch-rivals, where his duels with the opposition’s leading batsman became the stuff of local folklore. There was a memorable series where Ferns consistently dismantled their top order, earning him accolades and fevered chants from the crowd.
Ferns’s style on the field exuded a quiet intensity. His bowling was characterised by a rhythmic run-up, culminating in explosive deliveries that often left batsmen guessing. His knack for out-thinking the opponent made him a formidable competitor—a blend of aggression and cunning.
Yet, it was his sportsmanship and fair play that often drew admiration off the field. There was a notable instance during a close match where Ferns, in a heartening gesture, withdrew an appeal after realising the batsman had been unfairly given out. Such moments not only highlighted his impact on the game but also reinforced the respect he commanded among peers and fans alike.
Danru Ferns’ journey, marked by illustrious highs and revered matches, captures the essence of cricket—a sport as unpredictable and captivating as life itself.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 6 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 20 | 5.67 | 42 | 80.95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4day | 28 | 42 | 12 | 433 | 63 | 10.31 | 1037 | 41.76 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 50 |
| T20 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 138 | 23 | 8.63 | 91 | 151.65 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| List A | 30 | 18 | 6 | 157 | 42 | 8.72 | 224 | 70.09 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 11 | 360 | 58 | 32.73 | 6.21 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 29 | 47 | 69 | 2471 | 697.1 | 35.81 | 3.54 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20 | 32 | 31 | 44 | 905 | 99.8 | 20.57 | 9.07 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 33 | 33 | 41 | 1511 | 238.7 | 36.85 | 6.33 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-03
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