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Nathan Gregory Smith

Nathan Smith is a 27-year-old New Zealand all-rounder born on July 15, 1998, known for his right-arm fast-medium bowling and right-handed batting. By late 2025, he has played for the New Zealand international team in Test and ODI formats, recently appearing in the ICC Champions Trophy. He has also played domestic cricket in New Zealand and county cricket in England, signing with the Surrey team for the 2025 season. 

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Full Name
Nathan Gregory Smith
Born
15 July 1998
Place Of Birth
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
Country
New Zealand
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
England vs New Zealand · 1st Test Test June 4, 2026 19 21 3 0 90.48
Ireland vs New Zealand · Only Test Test May 27, 2026 17 13 3 0 130.77
Bangladesh vs New Zealand · 1st T20I T20I April 27, 2026 2 4 0 0 50.00
Bangladesh vs New Zealand · 3rd ODI ODI April 23, 2026 2 4 0 0 50.00
Bangladesh vs New Zealand · 2nd ODI ODI April 20, 2026 18 23 1 0 78.26
Bangladesh vs New Zealand · 1st ODI ODI April 17, 2026 21 22 1 0 95.45

Major Teams Represented

  • International: New Zealand (BLACKCAPS), New Zealand A, New Zealand Under-19
  • New Zealand Domestic: Otago Volts (former), Wellington Firebirds (current)
  • English Domestic: Worcestershire (2024), Surrey (2025)

International Debuts

  • Test: New Zealand vs. England at Christchurch, November 28, 2024
  • ODI: Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand at Dambulla, November 13, 2024
  • T20I: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand at Chattogram, April 27, 2026

Trophies And Champions

  • ICC Champions Trophy: Runner-up with New Zealand (2025)
  • Hawke Cup: Won with North Otago (2021)
  • New Zealand Domestic: Named New Zealand Domestic Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season

Career Highlights & Records

  • U-19 World Cup (2016): Led the bowling attack for New Zealand U-19s, finishing as their highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
  • T20 Best Bowling: Claimed a dominant T20 domestic 5-wicket haul (5/14) for Otago against Northern Districts.
  • County Stint: Signed for Worcestershire for the 2024 English season, taking 27 County Championship wickets before a hamstring injury.
  • International Breakthrough: Established himself as a pivotal swing and seam option, taking an impressive 6/40 on Test debut against Ireland.