Tim Southee

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New Zealand – Bowler | INTL 2008-2023

Tim Southee Profile

 

New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee is an epitome of fast bowling mastery. Making his Test debut in 2008, Southee has been a cornerstone of the Kiwi bowling unit across all formats. Known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, he has been remarkably effective in both Test and T20 cricket. Southee’s record speaks for itself, boasting hundreds of international wickets, including several five-wicket hauls in Tests. He is not just a bowler; his lower-order batting has bailed New Zealand out on multiple occasions. His leadership skills shine too, as he often captains the T20 side in the absence of Kane Williamson. With his high cricketing IQ, Southee is the go-to man in crunch situations, showcasing his knack for clutch performances. From being named Player of the Tournament in the 2008 U-19 World Cup to becoming a T20 specialist, Southee’s profile is a must-read for anyone intrigued by cricketing excellence.

 

Tim Southee Stats

Tim Southee Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	94	134	11	1976	77*	16.06	2376	83.16	0	6	197	83	73	0
ODI	154	93	35	720	55	12.41	747	96.38	0	1	56	26	43	0
T20I	110	43	19	265	39	11.04	189	140.21	0	0	18	16	56	0
FC	135	184	16	2803	156	16.68	3393	82.61	1	8	289	107	86	0
List A	169	105	36	875	66*	12.68	883	99.09	0	2	70	32	49	0
T20	246	114	39	848	74	11.3	600	141.33	0	2	63	46	113	0

Tim Southee Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	94	178	21608	10726	370	7/64	10/108	28.98	2.97	58.4	19	15	1
ODI	154	152	7751	7027	210	7/33	7/33	33.46	5.43	36.9	5	3	0
T20I	110	108	2405	3260	140	5/18	5/18	23.28	8.13	17.1	1	2	0
FC	135	250	28994	14345	534	8/27	10/108	26.86	2.96	54.2	25	26	1
List A	169	167	8520	7691	230	7/33	7/33	33.43	5.41	37	5	3	0
T20	246	242	5337	7303	293	6/16	6/16	24.92	8.21	18.2	1	3	0

Tim Southee Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Date	Ground	Format
New Zealand vs West Indies	61	13-Aug-2023	Lauderhill	T20I # 2194
New Zealand vs West Indies	—	12-Aug-2023	Lauderhill	T20I # 2193
New Zealand vs West Indies	83	08-Aug-2023	Providence	T20I # 2192
New Zealand vs West Indies	1	06-Aug-2023	Providence	T20I # 2191
New Zealand vs West Indies	21	03-Aug-2023	Tarouba	T20I # 2188

Debut of Tim Southee

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
Test	New Zealand vs England	22 – 26 March, 2008	Napier
ODI	England vs New Zealand	15 June, 2008	Chester-le-Street
T20I	New Zealand vs England	05 February, 2008	Auckland
FC	Otago vs Northern Dis	19 – 22 February, 2007	Dunedin
List A	Auckland vs Northern Dis	30 December, 2007	Auckland
T20	Northern Dis vs Central D	13 January, 2007	Hamilton

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• 2011 World Cup: Played a major role with 18 wickets at an average of 17.33.
• 2015 World Cup: Key player in New Zealand’s first-ever appearance in a final. Career-best spell of 7/33 against England.

Notable Achievements

• Man of the Tournament in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.
• Rare Test win in Sri Lanka in 2012-13 with an eight-wicket match haul.

Style of Play

• Known for his outswinger.
• Developed into a fine old-ball bowler with pace variations and reverse swing.

International Career

• Test debut against England with a 5-fer and a 77 in the second innings.
• Regular member of the New Zealand line-up in all formats since his debut.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

• Represented Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
• Won two IPLs with CSK in 2011 and MI in 2017 without being part of the final XI.

Future Prospects

White-ball future uncertain but aims to play until the 2019 World Cup.

Trivia

• Known for his ability to read a surface quickly.
• Forms a formidable new-ball partnership with Trent Boult.

FAQs of Tim Southee

Q1: When did Tim Southee make his international debut?

A: Tim Southee made his Test debut for New Zealand against England on March 22, 2008, at McLean Park, Napier. He announced his arrival with a five-wicket haul and a quickfire 77 not out in the second innings.

Q2: What are Tim Southee’s notable achievements in World Cups?

A: Tim Southee has been a key player for New Zealand in World Cups. He had a standout performance in the 2015 World Cup, where he took 7 wickets for 33 runs against England, one of the best bowling figures in World Cup history.

Q3: Which IPL teams has Tim Southee played for?

A: Tim Southee has had stints with multiple IPL teams, including the Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has been part of IPL championship-winning squads but was not in the final XI.