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Nat Sciver-Brunt: The captain of England women cricket team

Natalie Sciver-Brunt is a premier England cricket all-rounder known for her explosive right-handed batting and right-arm medium pace, key to England’s 2017 World Cup win. Born in Tokyo and raised in Europe, she is a world-class player and captain, famous for the "Nat-meg" shot. She has over 6,000 international runs, 100+ wickets, and dominates in major T20 leagues, like Mumbai Indians (WPL), Perth Scorchers (WBBL) etc.

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Full Name
Natalie Ruth Sciver-Brunt
Place Of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Born
August 20, 1992
Country
England
Jersey No.
39
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right arm medium
Role
Allrounder
Eye Colour
Black
Father
Richard
Mother
Julia Longbottom
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Hobbies
Travelling, Working out
Zodiac Sign
Leo
College
Epsom College Loughborough University
Instagram
Twitter
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
The Blaze Women vs Warwickshire Women · 19th Match List A April 29, 2026 47 32 5 0 146.88
Essex Women vs The Blaze Women · 13th Match List A April 25, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women · Match 19 Women T20 January 30, 2026 2 6 0 0 33.33
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians Women · Match 16 Women T20 January 26, 2026 100 57 16 1 175.44
Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women · Match 13 Women T20 January 20, 2026 65 45 6 2 144.44
Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women · Match 10 Women T20 January 17, 2026 15 12 3 0 125.00

Nat Sciver-brunt Cricket & More

  • Current/Recent: England Women, Mumbai Indians Women, Hobart Hurricanes Women, Trent Rockets Women
  • Past: Perth Scorchers Women, Melbourne Stars Women, Surrey Stars, Northern Diamonds, Supernovas 

Debuts In International Cricket

  • WTest– January 10 – 13, 2014 vs AUS WMN at Perth
  • WODI– July 01, 2013 vs Pakistan (W) at Louth
  • WT20I– July 05, 2013 vs Pakistan (W) at Loughborough

Nat Sciver-brunt Bio

  • Natalie Sciver is an English all-rounder, who grew up in the Netherlands and developed interest for cricket. Natalie made her international debut in 2013. She is a reliable right- handed batter and an accurate right-arm medium pacer. Sciver has featured in various T20 leagues around the world and has plenty of experience in white-ball cricket. In 2017, Sciver was part of the England team that won the Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she played a crucial role in the middle-order. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her performances on the field.

Nat Sciver-brunt Awards

  • 3x Walter Lawrence Women’s Award winner: 2014, 2018, 2022
  • PCA Women’s Player of the Year: 2017, 2022
  • One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year: 2018

Records & Statistics

  • WPL Record: First player to score 500+ runs in a single WPL season (523 runs in 2025).
  • WPL Milestone: Highest run-scorer in tournament history as of Feb 2025.
  • T20I Record: First English cricketer (male or female) to take a T20I hat-trick (2013).
  • World Cup: Scored 148* in the 2022 World Cup final.
  • International Stats: Over 130 ODIs (4,000+ runs, 80+ wickets) and 130+ T20Is.
  • Test: Fastest century (off 96 balls) against South Africa in 2024. 

Nat Sciver-brunt Wife

  • In October 2019, Sciver announced her engagement to fellow England cricketer Katherine Brunt. They were scheduled to get married in September 2020, but their wedding was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair married in May 2022.

FAQs About Nat Sciver-brunt

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt’s mother?

Sciver’s mother Julia is a British diplomat and has been the ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan since March 2021.

What other sports did Nat Sciver-Brunt played in her childhood?

Growing up in the Netherlands, Sciver played football and tennis. Also she has lived in Poland where she played in the Women’s League Football.

Where was Nat Sciver-Brunt born?

Tokyo, Japan