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Matthew Spoors

Matthew Spoors is a Canadian-Australian right-handed batsman and leg-spin bowler, known for his attacking style, who plays for the Melbourne Renegades (BBL|15), having previously represented Canada internationally and Western Australia domestically, with notable records including a T20I debut century (108*) for Canada and winning the 2024-25 BBL contract with the Perth Scorchers before joining the Renegades. 

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Full Name
Matthew Spoors
Born
6 May 1999
Place Of Birth
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality
Australian/Canadian (Dual Citizen)
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Leg-spin
Country
Australia
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
United States of America vs Canada · Match 113 ODI June 12, 2026 31 57 0 1 54.39
Canada vs Netherlands · Match 112 ODI June 10, 2026 10 23 1 0 43.48
Canada vs United States of America · Match 110 ODI June 6, 2026 24 31 3 0 77.42
Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades · Match 22 T20 January 4, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers · Match 18 T20 January 1, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Pakistan Shaheens vs Perth Scorchers Academy · 1st Semi Final T20 August 24, 2025 0 2 0 0 0.00

Major Teams Represented

  • nternational: Represented Canada in T20Is and ODIs, scoring 108* on T20I debut (highest ever).
  • Domestic (Australia): Rookie contract with Western Australia, played for Scarborough DCC (WACA Premier Cricket).
  • BBL: Signed with Perth Scorchers (BBL|24-25), then joined Melbourne Renegades (BBL|15) as a replacement player.
  • Other: Featured in Montreal Tigers (Major League Cricket) and Cricket Australia XI. 

International Debuts (for Canada)

  • T20I Debut: February 18, 2022, vs. Philippines (scored 108 not out).
  • ODI Debut: March 27, 2023, vs. Jersey. 

Recent International Matches

  • Last T20I: November 20, 2022, vs. Oman.
  • Last ODI: April 5, 2023, vs. Papua New Guinea. 

Key Records & Achievements

  • T20I Debut Century: Scored 108 not out against the Philippines, the highest by a player on T20I debut.
  • BBL Contract: Earned a spot with Perth Scorchers for BBL|24-25 due to strong Premier Cricket form.
  • Adaptability: Joined Renegades as a versatile all-rounder for BBL|15.