| New Zealand | |
| 28 Years (30 Dec, 1994) | |
| Male | |
| Auckland | |
| bowler | |
| right-hand bat | |
| right-arm fast-medium | |
| 2020 - 2022 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore, New Zealand Under-19s, Canterbury, Auckland, New Zealand |
In the great bowling quartets, the world has seen, a tall and lanky bowler has always made a difference. ‘Big Bird’ Joel Garner was the X-factor in the West Indies side of the 80s that gave Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall and Andy Roberts a different menace. For the current New Zealand team, there are four bowlers who have redefined their history in the modern era. Tim Southee and Trent Boult confound batsmen with swing and seam. Neil Wagner brings out raw aggressi...Read More
In the great bowling quartets, the world has seen, a tall and lanky bowler has always made a difference. ‘Big Bird’ Joel Garner was the X-factor in the West Indies side of the 80s that gave Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall and Andy Roberts a different menace. For the current New Zealand team, there are four bowlers who have redefined their history in the modern era. Tim Southee and Trent Boult confound batsmen with swing and seam. Neil Wagner brings out raw aggression. When batsmen survive that, they have to encounter the six-foot-eight frame of Kyle Jamieson.
When he burst onto the scene in Auckland 2020 against India, everybody felt that Kyle Jamieson was the perfect package. He bowled accurately, had good pace and bounce. All the good assets that a fast bowler needs. Jamieson is also a valuable batter. Just ask India, against whom he rescued New Zealand in the two Tests in 2020 as well as in the ICC World Test Championship.
In such a short period, Jamieson has become the ultimate bowler in the New Zealand side. He took five-wicket hauls against India, Pakistan, and West Indies at home. But, he reserved his best for India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. He took a five-wicket haul and ended up dismissing Virat Kohli in both innings. Jamieson, along with Wagner, Boult and Southee are the golden generations of players in the current New Zealand side.
The success that he has had in Tests is remarkable, considering that it was in the T20 stage that he burst on. His haul of 6/7 in four overs is one of the best by pacers in the format. He was one of the bank breakers in the IPL 2021 auction when Royal Challengers Bangalore got him for Rs 15 crore.
Jamieson made his ODI debut against India in Auckland in February 2020. In that same series, he made his Test debut at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. His T20I debut happened eight months later, during the match against West Indies in Auckland.
Following his magnificent exploits in international cricket, Kyle Jamieson was picked for a record sum of Rs 15 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2021 auction. He played nine matches for Virat Kohli’s team in the IPL 2021 edition, taking nine wickets at an average of 29. His economy rate of 9.6 goes against him but he had a limited impact on flat wickets.
In international cricket, Jamieson has had tremendous success with both bat and ball. He has not been dismissed in ODIs. In Tests, his average is close to 25. With the ball, he has already taken 60 wickets in 12 Tests at an average of 17. Out of his five five-wicket hauls, he has taken four in New Zealand alone. The one five-wicket haul that he took away came at a crucial time against India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
Jamieson first contributed with the bat as his partnership helped New Zealand take a slender but important lead. In the first innings, he took a five-wicket haul as India collapsed. On the final day of the match, Jamieson took the wickets of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara to break the resistance of India as New Zealand won the match. Jamieson was awarded the Player of the Match.
He has just started his ODI and T20I career. But, his Test match progress has made him one of the best bowlers currently in New Zealand. If he stays fit, then Jamieson might be the next big thing in New Zealand’s bowling renaissance.
| Haul | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| 6/48 | Pakistan | Christchurch | 2021 |
| 5/31 | India | Southampton | 2021 |
| 5/34 | West Indies | Wellington | 2020 |
| 5/45 | India | Christchurch | 2020 |
| 5/69 | Pakistan | Christchurch | 2021 |
Kyle Jamieson’s Net worth is approximately USD 5 million, which is close to Rs 38 crore. His annual salary in cricket is Rs 15 crore as he earns a decent amount from New Zealand’s Central Contract System. Apart from that, his IPL contract of Rs 15 crore also elevates him to a different level.
Kyle Jamieson in a collaboration with Kookaburra. They sponsor his bat and cricket kit.
Kye Jamieson’s jersey number is 12. Apart from New Zealand, he has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Surrey in England.
Kyle Jamieson was born on December 30, 1994, in Auckland. His star sign is Capricorn.
Jamieson has studied at Auckland Grammar School, one of the best schools in New Zealand. He then attended Lincoln University and ended up with a Bachelors in Commerce Degree. He was interested in basketball due to his height but he chose to play cricket.
Kyle Jamieson’s father is Michael Jamieson. He was a former cricketer who played for Papaptoetoe Club in Auckland. His mother’s name is Sheryl Jamieson. Kyle also has a younger sister named Brittany Jamieson. She is two years younger to him.
Kyle Jamieson has kept a rather low profile on his private life. But, on his social media, he has shared photos of himself with his long-time girlfriend Emma Hartland. Not much is known about Emma Hartland, but she has been dating Jamieson for a while.
Kyle Jamieson’s height is six foot eight inches, making him one of the tallest bowlers in world cricket. His height of over two meters makes him an asset. According to various portals, his weight is over 100 kgs. Jamieson is blond and his nickname is Killa.
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