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Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer, a powerful left-handed batter from Guyana, captained West Indies to U19 World Cup glory in 2016. He rose to prominence in 2018 with stellar ODI performances. His IPL career flourished after moving to Rajasthan Royals in 2022, where he became a premier finisher. Despite a setback in 2022 after missing a World Cup flight, he bounced back strongly. After a dip in 2024, he excelled in the 2025 Major League Cricket. He remains a key T20 player for West Indies, impressing in the 2026 T20 World Cup, and was retained by Rajasthan Royals for INR 11 crore.

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Full Name
Shimron Odilon Hetmyer
Born
December 26, 1996
Birthplace
Cumberland, Berbice, Guyana
Nationality
West Indian
Height
5 feet 10 inches
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
Place Of Birth
Cumberland, Berbice, Guyana
Country
West Indies
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Cricket Q&A

Bhai RR ki badai karni padti hai jab team achha khele, par haan fans ke kaleje me darr bhi baith jaata hai ki kahin nazar na lag jaave.
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May 21, 2026
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April 19, 2026
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans · Match 52 T20 May 9, 2026 6 7 1 0 85.71
Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad · Match 36 T20 April 25, 2026 11 10 1 0 110.00
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 32 T20 April 22, 2026 22 18 2 1 122.22
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 28 T20 April 19, 2026 15 18 0 0 83.33
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Match 16 T20 April 10, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians · Match 13 T20 April 7, 2026 6 7 0 0 85.71

Major Teams Represented

  • Current/Recent: West Indies, Rajasthan Royals (IPL), Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL), Seattle Orcas (MLC), Desert Vipers (ITL20)
  • Past: Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL), Delhi Capitals (IPL), West Indies Under-19, Guyana, Multan Sultans (PSL), London Spirit (The Hundred)

Career Key Debuts

  • Test: vs Pakistan (21 April 2017), Sabina Park
  • ODI: vs New Zealand (20 December 2017), Cobham Oval
  • T20I: vs New Zealand (1 January 2018), Bay Oval
  • IPL: vs Chennai Super Kings (23 March 2019), MA Chidambaram Stadium

Career Highlights & Records

  • 2016 U19 World Cup: Captained the WI team to victory.
  • Youngest CPL Centurion: Youngest batsman to score a century in the CPL (100 off 49 balls for Guyana Amazon Warriors in 2018).
  • Fastest ODI Century vs England: Scored an 82-ball century against England in 2019.
  • IPL Success: Instrumental in RR's run to the 2022 IPL final.
  • Fastest T20 World Cup 50 (WI): Scored a record-setting half-century off 34 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup (Super 8s).
  • 2026 T20 World Cup: Top-order performance with 248 runs in 7 matches in the tournament. 

Trophies & Awards

  • Champions: ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup (2016).
  • Individual Awards: Named one of the five breakout stars in men's cricket by ICC in 2018.
  • Man of the Match: Multiple awards, including in the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

Career Stats (as Of April 2026)

  • T20I Highest Score: 85 (vs Zimbabwe, 2026)
  • ODI Highest Score: 139 (vs India)
  • Test Highest Score: 93 (vs Bangladesh)
  • IPL Total Runs: 1500+ (as of early 2026)

IPL Career Of Shimron Hetmyer

  • Started with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.
  • Moved to Delhi Capitals in 2020.
  • Signed with Rajasthan Royals in 2022 and has played a key role in the team since, helping them reach the final in 2022.

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