Shimron Hetmyer Player Profile
A talented middle-order batsman for West Indies, Shimron Hetmyer, is renowned for his long maximum hits and attacking performances, particularly excelling in T20 international cricket. Hetmyer has had a notable career in T20s, playing consistent match-winning knocks for his team, especially in the T20 World Cup. Shimron Hetmyer made his T20I debut for West Indies in 2018 against New Zealand and has played 57 matches in his T20 career. Hetmyer's T20 stats have been impressive since his debut, making him one of the star players of the West Indies team.
| Player Name | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Birth Date | 1996-12-26 |
| Nationality | WIN |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 02 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | I |
| Player Role | Batsman |
Shimron Hetmyer T20 Stats
Shimron Hetmyer has played 57 T20 internationals to date, scoring 902 runs with an average of 20.5 and a high strike rate of 118.22. The 27-year-old batsman possesses explosive power to find the boundary under pressure, having hit 59 fours and a staggering 46 sixes in his T20 career. Hetmyer has smashed 5 half-centuries but is yet to score a century in the 48 innings he has played for the West Indies.
While Shimron Hetmyer's T20 average might not be as high as some of his teammates, his high strike rate makes him a valuable asset in the middle order. The West Indies batsman stands as the 22nd batsman to score the most runs in an innings by a middle-order batsman, with a brilliant knock of 81*. This highlights Hetmyer's ability to deliver impactful performances for West Indies on the big stage.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 48 | 902 | 81* | 20.5 | 118.22 | 5 | 0 | 59 | 46 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 3 | 3 | 43 | 21 | 14.33 | 97.73 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 108 | 61 | 36 | -0.22 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 9.33 | -0.06 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| England | 6 | 6 | 44 | 14 | 7.33 | 93.62 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| India | 19 | 19 | 395 | 61 | 23.24 | -0.79 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 26 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 32 | 28 | 32 | -0.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 7 | 7 | 48 | 25 | 9.6 | -0.05 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 11 | -0.02 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | 4 | 58 | 33 | 14.5 | 105.45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 124 | 81* | 0 | -0.25 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shimron Hetmyer T20 World Cup Stats
Shimron Hetmyer made his T20 World Cup debut in the 2021 tournament played in UAE. In the tournament, he played five matches and scored 127 runs, averaging 31.75 with a strike rate of 127.00. His highest score in T20 World Cups is an unbeaten 81, which he scored against Sri Lanka. Although he was part of the 2022 T20 World Cup squad, Hetmyer reportedly missed his flight to Australia and had to stay back home, missing the marquee event.