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Colin Munro, a renowned cricketer hailing from South Africa and New Zealand, was born on March 11, 1987, in Durban, South Africa. Primarily a hard-hitting left-handed batsman, Munro gained prominence for his explosive batting style and versatile bowling skills. He represented both South Africa and New Zealand in various formats, becoming a T20 sensation. Munro’s impactful performances in domestic and international cricket made him a household name, leaving a lasting impression in the cricketing world. His current age is 36 years .
Biography:
| Famous Name: | Colin Munro |
| Full Name: | Colin Munro |
| Gander: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | |
| Age: | |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight: | 68 kg |
| Birthplace: | Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African, New Zealand |
| Net Worth: | USD $3 Million |
Family Info:
He belongs to a Christian family. He moved to New Zealand after some years of his birth along with his family. His brother’s name is Brett Munro. We currently don’t have any information about his mother, father, and sisters but we will add soon.
| Brother(s): | Brett Munro (Cricketer) |
Education:
Colin Munro initially attended Maidstone Primary School in Tongaat. After moving to New Zealand, he attended Pakuranga College and played in the school’s 1st XI cricket team.
| School: | Maidstone Primary School, Tongaat, South Africa |
| College: | Pakuranga College, Auckland, New Zealand |
Height, Weight, Body Stats:
| Eyes Color: | Light Blue |
| Hairs Color: | Brown |
| Zodiac Sign: | Pisces |
Early Career:
Munro also represented New Zealand in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in Sri Lanka in 2006. He made his ODI debut as an international cricket player on 22 January 2013, when his team was playing against South Africa. He made his T20 Cricket debut as an international player on 21 December 2012 playing against South Africa.
International Career:
Colin Munro is a professional player of the New Zealand team making his international recognition as an emerging player. Everyone in the world knows Colin Munro as the aggressive player of the new age. Colin Munro’s New Zealand cricket number is 258. He was selected in a test match against South Africa after the injury to James Franklin. He bats at number three in T20 internationals and he is the top scorer of his team in T20 internationals.
In 2016, Munro was added to the series against Sri Lanka. He played the last ODI and T20 internationals in the series. Oh, what a match of his, the 2nd T20 international of that series against Sri Lanka.
He made his T20 international 50 only on 14 balls. He made his fifty, with seven sixes. His fifty was only behind the 12-balls fifty Yuvraj Singh. This is also the fastest fifty by a New Zealander in this format, beating the previous record set by Martin Guptill just 20 minutes before.
| Debut Year: | 2012 |
Batting Career Statistics:
| ODIs | T20 | |
| Matches | 57 | 65 |
| Runs Scored | 1,271 | 1,734 |
| Batting Average | 24.92 | 31.34 |
| 100s | 0 | 03 |
| The 50s | 8 | 11 |
Last Updated Date: 16 February 2020
Bowling Career Statistics:
| ODIs | T20 | |
| Matches | 57 | 65 |
| Balls Bowled | 552 | 118 |
| Wickets | 07 | 04 |
| Bowling Avg | 68.71 | 46.50 |
Last Updated: 16 February 2020
In 2017, Munro scored his first T20 international century against Bangladesh and became the third player for New Zealand to score a T20 international hundred. Finally, New Zealand won the match against Bangladesh by 47 runs.
In the same year, at the tour of India, he scored his 2nd T20 international hundred becoming the 2nd New Zealander and fourth overall to score two T20 international centuries. New Zealand won the match by 40 runs. He was also the first player to score two T20 international centuries in a year.
In 2018, against West Indies, Munro scored his 3rd T20 international. He became the No 1 T20 Batsman in the world.
Net Worth:
His net worth is estimated to be USD $3 Million. He is a powerful hitter player.
Personal Life & Kids:
His wife name is Tehere Munro. The couple has two children Connor Munro and Chloe Munro. His style of playing is very aggressive. He is considered the most aggressive Batsman in the world & he has a big fan following for his performances. He is the only player of the T20 format who scored three T20 centuries.
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| Wife: | Tehere Munro |
| Daughter(s): | Chloe Munro |
| Son(s): | Connor Munro |
Social Media Accounts:
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FAQs about Colin Munro Cricketer
Who is Colin Munro?
Colin Munro is a professional cricketer who has represented both South Africa and New Zealand in international cricket. He is known for his aggressive batting style and is primarily a left-handed batsman.
When was Colin Munro born?
Colin Munro was born on March 11, 1987, in Durban, South Africa.
Which teams has Colin Munro played for in international cricket?
Colin Munro has represented the New Zealand national cricket team in various formats, including T20Is and ODIs. He played for the South African Under-19 team before moving to New Zealand.
What is Colin Munro’s batting style?
Colin Munro is a left-handed batsman known for his aggressive and attacking style of play. He is particularly renowned for his power-hitting abilities in the shorter formats of the game.
What are some of Colin Munro’s notable achievements in international cricket?
Colin Munro has achieved several milestones in his international career, including being the first player to score three T20I centuries. He has also been a key part of New Zealand's T20I and ODI teams and has played in various T20 leagues around the world.