New Zealand

Mark Chapman

Born: June 27, 1994, Hong Kong

Mark Chapman bio

Mark Sinclair Chapman, a talented cricketer hailing from New Zealand, has made waves in the international cricket scene with his exceptional skills and dedication to the game. Born in Hong Kong, Chapman qualified to play for New Zealand through his father, and it was with his birth country that he initially embarked on his international career in 2014. However, Chapman’s passion and desire for success led him to eventually switch his allegiance to New Zealand.

Chapman’s cricketing journey began at a young age when he earned a spot in the New Zealand Under-19 squad at the tender age of 15. This early recognition showcased his potential and set the stage for his future accomplishments. In 2015, he made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against the UAE and made an instant impact by scoring a century. Remarkably, Chapman achieved this feat after flying for 20 hours following his exams in New Zealand, demonstrating his commitment and determination.

Driven to further hone his skills, Chapman turned his attention to his career with Auckland, one of New Zealand’s premier cricket teams. His remarkable performance during the 2017-18 season earned him his first call-up to represent New Zealand in early 2018, participating in the highly anticipated T20 tri-series involving England and Australia. Chapman’s inclusion in the national squad was well-deserved, considering his impressive showing in both the Super Smash and the one-day Ford Trophy. During these competitions, he amassed over 300 runs in the Super Smash and an impressive 400 runs in the one-day Ford Trophy.

Not limited to his batting prowess, Chapman also exhibits his versatility on the field by bowling part-time left-arm spin. Encouraged by his coaches and fellow players, he continues to work on his bowling skills, thereby adding value to his already impressive repertoire of talents.

Despite a setback during his teenage years, when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while playing rugby in New Zealand, Chapman demonstrated resilience and determination by overcoming this injury and not allowing it to stall his cricketing career. His unwavering dedication to the game reflects his unwavering commitment to constant improvement and striving for excellence.

As Mark Sinclair Chapman continues to evolve as a cricketer, his passion, talent, and indomitable spirit are set to make a lasting impact on the sport. With his unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence, Chapman is indeed a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket.

Mark Chapman career stats

Batting stats

Batting Matches Innings Nos Runs High score Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
T20Is 67 59 10 1381 104* 28.18 1050 131.52 1 7 117 52 23 0
ODIs 23 20 3 486 124* 28.58 445 109.21 2 0 40 18 4 0
FC 41 71 8 2709 146 43 4445 60.94 5 16 352 32 37 0
List A 80 74 10 2674 157 41.78 2717 98.41 7 13 250 64 32 0
T20s 150 133 18 2972 104* 25.84 2239 132.73 2 18 255 108 50 0

Bowling stats

Bowling Matches Innings Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - -
T20Is 67 7 84 99 4 1/9 1/9 24.75 7.07 21 0 0 0
ODIs 23 - - - - - - - - - - - -
FC 41 12 366 246 1 1/60 1/105 246 4.03 366 0 0 0
List A 80 24 569 599 14 3/41 3/41 42.78 6.31 40.6 0 0 0
T20s 150 39 491 652 22 3/22 3/22 29.63 7.96 22.3 0 0 0

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