Matthew Wade Player Profile
Matthew Wade, a talented wicket-keeper batsman, emerged as a potential heir to the legacy of Adam Gilchrist. After overcoming testicular cancer at a young age (16), Wade's cricketing journey began brightly as he represented Australia in the 2006 U-19 World Cup. Initially playing for Tasmania, he sought more opportunities in Victoria and quickly established himself as a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman.
Wade's international career began with his T20 and ODI debuts in 2011 and 2012, respectively. He even notched his maiden Test century in the West Indies. Despite facing occasional dips in form at the international level, he remained a crucial figure in the Big Bash League and Australia's T20I setup, even leading the team in various matches.
| Player Name | Matthew Wade |
| Birth Date | 1987-12-26 |
| Nationality | AUS |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 13 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | X |
| Player Role | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Matthew Wade T20 Stats
Matthew Wade made his T20I debut against South Africa in 2011. Since then, he has played 88 games as wicket-keeper batsman, scoring 1192 runs at a strike rate of 134.75, with a highest score of 80 and three fifties. Wade has cemented his place as Australia's preferred T20 wicket-keeper batsman, demonstrating remarkable consistency behind the stumps and with the bat. He has also enjoyed a successful career beyond international cricket, playing in various leagues worldwide including the Big Bash League (BBL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL), with notable performances across different formats and competitions.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 64 | 1175 | 80 | 26.7 | 134.75 | 3 | 0 | 92 | 46 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 6 | 42 | 22 | 8.4 | -0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| England | 11 | 11 | 103 | 21 | 20.6 | -0.07 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| India | 16 | 16 | 487 | 80 | 60.88 | -0.49 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 20 |
| Ireland | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7* | 0 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 9 | 9 | 102 | 44 | 14.57 | -0.1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 5 | 72 | 41* | 24 | 128.57 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| South Africa | 7 | 7 | 55 | 18 | 13.75 | -0.11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 13 | 13 | 113 | 43* | 56.5 | -0.03 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| West Indies | 15 | 15 | 188 | 39* | 20.89 | -0.09 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matthew Wade T20 World Cup Stats
Matthew Wade has featured in three T20 World Cups for Australia. While only receiving limited playing time, featuring in just 8 innings, he has made a significant impact. His career-defining performance came in the 2021 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan, where he played a match-winning knock. Scoring a brutal 41 runs off just 17 balls, with a flurry of 2 fours and 4 sixes, he formed a crucial partnership with Marcus Stoinis and propelled Australia to the final. This game-changing knock earned him the Man of the Match award. Known for his ability to deliver under pressure, Wade is expected to be a key player in the upcoming World Cup as well.