Giovonte Depeiza

Giovonte Depeiza
Nationality: West Indies
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Date of Birth: 2003-01-26 Age: 22
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Giovonte Depeiza was born on January 26, 2003, in the heart of the Caribbean cricket passion, the West Indies. From a young age, Giovonte displayed an innate talent for the game, often seen with a makeshift bat in hand, emulating the top allrounders of the region's illustrious history. It wasn’t long before local coaches took note of his potential, and Giovonte was soon representing his parish in junior competitions, where he dazzled with both bat and ball.

By the time he reached his teens, Giovonte had cemented his reputation as a gifted allrounder. His ability to steer the game with his right-hand batting prowess and baffle batsmen with his slow left-arm orthodox bowling made him a dual threat, often orchestrating victories single-handedly. His break came in his late teens when he was selected for the prestigious West Indies Under-19 team. The exposure to more competitive cricket only honed his skills further, culminating in his sensational professional debut in the regional first-class competition at the age of 18.

Notably, Giovonte's career took a meteoric rise during a series against a formidable regional rival. It was an intense match, and under a tense atmosphere, he effortlessly navigated both disciplines, with a match-winning fifty coupled with a five-wicket haul. This was the performance that inked his name in the selectors' notebooks.

Among his achievements are several milestones: becoming one of the youngest players to score a century and take a ten-for in the same franchise season being one. His ability to perform under pressure was again on display during a crunch game in a domestic T20 final. With his team tottering, Giovonte launched a counterattack, playing a blinder of an innings to clinch the title and earn the Player of the Match accolade.

His batting style is characterised by an unruffled composure and a knack for finding gaps in the field. Meanwhile, his bowling, methodical and with pinpoint accuracy, often saw him weave webs around batsmen. Perhaps the most significant moment in Giovonte's young career came when he was entrusted to lead his team in a pivotal match, a true testament to his leadership qualities and his impact on the field.

Giovonte Depeiza continues to be a shining beacon of the next wave of Caribbean cricketing stars, with fans eagerly following his burgeoning journey in the international arena.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
Youth ODI 7 7 1 90 34 12.86 180 50.00 0 0 0 5

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
Youth ODI 3 3 2 94 13 47.00 7.23 3 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2022-01-31

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