Mitchell Marsh Player Profile
Mitchell Marsh, the youngest of the Marsh brothers, has carved a distinct path from his brother and father. Known for his medium-pace bowling, he emerged as a hard-hitting all-rounder who bats in the middle order. He first made a mark as the captain of Australia's U19 World Cup-winning team in 2010. His reputation for powerful hitting led him to focus on T20 cricket, where he played in various leagues around the world.
This eventually caught the selectors' attention, earning him a spot on the national team. Despite facing numerous injuries that sidelined him, Marsh made determined comebacks, showcasing his passion and resilience. His perseverance has led to success across all formats of the game. Currently, he is a key player for the Australian side in the T20 World Cup.
| Player Name | Mitchell Marsh |
| Birth Date | 1991-10-20 |
| Nationality | AUS |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 08 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | O |
| Player Role | All-Rounder |
Mitchell Marsh T20 Stats
Mitchell Marsh has primarily been a T20 player since the start of his professional cricket career, recognizing his potential as a power hitter early on. After gaining experience in various T20 leagues, he made his international debut in 2011 against South Africa. Since then, Marsh has played in 56 T20 matches, scoring 1,481 runs at an average of 34.1 and an impressive strike rate of 135.35, including nine fifties with a highest score of 92.
As a bowler, he has taken 17 wickets with a respectable economy rate of 7.74 and best figures of 3/24. Marsh's extensive experience in T20 cricket and his ability to change the game from the middle order with his power-hitting make him a valuable asset to the team, and he has also shown success in other formats of the game.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 52 | 1432 | 92* | 34.1 | 135.35 | 9 | 0 | 118 | 66 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 7 | 178 | 51 | 29.67 | 105.33 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| England | 5 | 5 | 133 | 45 | 33.25 | 126.67 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 92.86 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 127.27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 10 | 10 | 282 | 77* | 40.29 | 137.56 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 19 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 3 | 70 | 28 | 23.33 | 101.45 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| South Africa | 11 | 11 | 318 | 92* | 45.43 | 156.65 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 16 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 4 | 28 | 17 | 14 | -0.03 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| West Indies | 10 | 10 | 337 | 75 | 33.7 | 155.3 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 16 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 17 | 3/24 | 22.76 | 17.65 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 7 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| England | 5 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| India | 2 | 1 | 1/0 | 30 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 10 | 3 | 1/0 | 25.33 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 2/5 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 11 | 3 | 1/0 | 19.67 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| West Indies | 10 | 8 | 3/0 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Mitchell Marsh T20 World Cup Stats
Mitchell Marsh has represented Australia in three T20 World Cups. One of his career-defining moments came in the 2021 T20 World Cup final, where he scored a match-winning 77 off 55 balls against New Zealand, earning him the Man of the Match award and leading Australia to their first-ever T20 World Cup title. Across these tournaments, Marsh has played in 14 matches, amassing 370 runs, including two fifties. While he hasn't bowled extensively in the World Cup, his batting contributions have been significant. This World Cup, he will captain the team for the first time, aiming to create another memorable campaign for Australia.