Australia

Marcus Stoinis

Born: August 16, 1989, Perth

Marcus Stoinis bio

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.

Marcus Stoinis career stats

Batting stats

Batting Matches Innings Nos Runs High score Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
T20Is 57 47 17 915 78 30.5 627 145.93 0 2 75 43 20 0
ODIs 70 63 8 1487 146* 27.03 1566 94.95 1 6 133 49 18 0
FC 63 108 7 3348 170 33.14 6318 52.99 4 25 425 36 23 0
List A 122 111 13 2912 146* 29.71 3237 89.95 4 14 248 104 37 0
T20s 255 231 56 5261 147* 30.06 3841 136.96 1 27 427 226 64 0

Bowling stats

Bowling Matches Innings Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - -
T20Is 57 33 506 734 24 3/18 3/18 30.58 8.7 21 0 0 0
ODIs 70 63 2053 2059 48 3/16 3/16 42.89 6.01 42.7 0 0 0
FC 63 86 5086 2750 68 4/73 7/145 40.44 3.24 74.7 2 0 0
List A 122 102 3405 3211 87 4/43 4/43 36.9 5.65 39.1 2 0 0
T20s 255 151 2137 3212 118 4/15 4/15 27.22 9.01 18.1 3 0 0

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