Nationality: Australia
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1989-08-16 Age: 35
Marcus Peter Stoinis, born on August 16, 1989, is an Australian cricketer known for his powerful batting and medium-pace bowling.
With a reputation as a dominant presence in the Big Bash League (BBL) and a sought-after performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Stoinis has established himself as a mainstay in Australia's limited-overs sides.
Stoinis began his cricketing journey at the age of 19 when he made his debut for his home state, Western Australia.
However, due to limited opportunities, he made the decision to move to Victoria in search of greater chances to showcase his talents.
This move proved to be fruitful as Stoinis earned a spot in Victoria's Sheffield Shield side in the 2013-14 season.
His breakthrough innings came against Tasmania, where he scored a remarkable 170, further solidifying his position in the team's top order.
In recognition of his impressive performances, Stoinis was called up to the Australian squad for limited-overs matches against England in 2015, marking his international debut in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
While he had to wait a year and a half for his next international appearance, Stoinis made a significant impact when given the opportunity.
In his second ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park, he showcased his exceptional all-round skills by taking three wickets and scoring an unbeaten 146 runs from the number seven position, nearly leading Australia to a remarkable victory.
Following this outstanding performance, Stoinis enjoyed an unbroken run in the white-ball sides for approximately four years, solidifying his position as one of Australia's top finishers.
This versatility is also evident in his IPL career, primarily featuring for the Delhi Capitals in their journey to the final in 2020 and for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2023.
Stoinis played a pivotal role in Australia's triumph in the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he contributed to a remarkable partnership of 81 runs with Matthew Wade in the semi-final against Pakistan.
This partnership resurrected Australia's innings after they found themselves in a difficult position at 96 for 5 while chasing a target of 177 runs.
Stoinis' ability to perform under pressure and make valuable contributions in crucial situations has made him an invaluable asset to the Australian team.
In the domestic arena, Stoinis has been a consistent opener for the Melbourne Stars in the BBL, showcasing his ability to dominate in the batting powerplay.
Additionally, he had a brief stint with Western Australia from 2017 due to family reasons and was a regular fixture in the first-class side for three seasons.
Although his returns were moderate during this period, he had the chance to be part of the title-winning Western Australia side in the 2022-23 season.
Marcus Stoinis' cricketing career has been defined by his ability to combine power-hitting with medium-pace bowling, making him a valuable asset to any team.
His remarkable performances and versatile playing style have garnered attention both nationally and internationally, solidifying his status as one of Australia's top limited-overs cricketers.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 63 | 61 | 22 | 1242 | 78 | 20.36 | 831 | 149.46 | 0 | 5 | 63 | 100 |
| T20 | 232 | 227 | 43 | 5453 | 147 | 24.02 | 4051 | 134.61 | 2 | 30 | 226 | 460 |
| ODI | 72 | 69 | 10 | 1717 | 146 | 24.88 | 1748 | 98.23 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 150 |
| 100-Ball | 5 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 37 | 11.80 | 53 | 111.32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4day | 2 | 3 | 0 | 93 | 56 | 31.00 | 120 | 77.50 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| List A | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 42 | 26.50 | 37 | 143.24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| T10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 99 | 42 | 16.50 | 52 | 190.38 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 48 | 46 | 44 | 1058 | 119.6 | 24.05 | 8.85 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 165 | 151 | 121 | 3310 | 411.3 | 27.36 | 8.05 | 93 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 70 | 66 | 50 | 2110 | 353.2 | 42.20 | 5.97 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 5 | 5 | 2 | 84 | 7.9 | 42.00 | 10.63 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 2 | 3 | 2 | 64 | 17 | 32.00 | 3.76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 21.00 | 4.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-02-01
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