Nationality: South Africa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 2000-05-10 Age: 24
Matthew Montgomery, born on 10th May 2000, is a name that echoes through the halls of contemporary cricket, having swiftly emerged as a formidable all-rounder in the sport. From his boyhood days in the picturesque county of Somerset, Matthew's journey into cricket was as charmingly traditional as it gets. He spent countless hours in the local fields, his tenacity and love for the game evident even in those early years. His skills were honed in school cricket tournaments, where he quickly made a mark with his dynamic presence on the field.
Matthew's professional debut was nothing short of a fairytale, making a stunning entry into the domestic circuit at just 18. His debut season was a rich display of his burgeoning talent — a perfect concoction of spirited batting and tactical offbreak bowling. As a right-hand batsman, Matthew showcases a blessed mix of power and finesse, capable of both sturdy defence and glorious stroke play. His right-arm offbreak bowling, deceptively simple yet strategically complex, often leaves batsmen bewildered.
One of his early career highlights was during the County Championship in 2019, where his century against Yorkshire not only steered his team to a memorable victory but also stamped his entry into the annals of rising stars. Matthew's fiery battles against the likes of Lancashire became the stuff of legends, adding a spicy dimension to inter-county rivalries.
Technically sound and remarkably resilient, Matthew's strengths lie in his adaptability — seamlessly shifting gears from an anchor to an aggressor in batting, and his sharp sense for tightening the screws on batsmen during vital moments as a bowler. But his impact is felt beyond just statistics. In a T20 quarter-final match in 2022, Matthew's spectacular last-over heroics with both bat and ball led his team to an unforeseen victory, illustrating his knack for clutch performances.
While it's hard to list all his significant moments in one breath, it's safe to say Matthew Montgomery has crafted a compelling narrative in cricket. A tale peppered with grit, grace, and a relentless zeal to excel, he remains a captivating figure on the field, poised to etch his legacy in the golden letters of cricket's epic anthology.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 29 | 28 | 4 | 908 | 92 | 32.43 | 1011 | 89.81 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 80 |
| 4day | 15 | 26 | 1 | 652 | 177 | 25.08 | 1432 | 45.53 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 92 |
| T20 | 28 | 26 | 3 | 443 | 51 | 17.04 | 380 | 116.58 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 21 | 17 | 7 | 470 | 75 | 67.14 | 6.27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 10 | 10 | 3 | 128 | 29 | 42.67 | 4.41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 217 | 24.2 | 43.40 | 8.97 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-06
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