Tim Southee

The class of 2008 in Under-19 cricket was very special for world cricket. It gave legendary players like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson. Among the bowlers, it gave one certain New Zealand bowler who would go on to change the very landscape of their cricket. From the frying pan, he was thrust into the fire of international cricket. On his debut, he blasted 77 off 40 balls which included nine sixes against England in Napier. He picked up 5/55 on debut as well.

13 years on, Tim Southee has more or less fulfilled the tag of being a once-in-a-generation New Zealand great. In Tests, he is one of the four New Zealand bowlers to have gone past 300 Test wickets. His new-ball partnership with Trent Boult, his Under-19 partner in crime is legendary. It is the new ball combination of Southee and Boult that has enriched international cricket. In ODIs, he has been New Zealand’s talisman. He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2011 World Cup. But, in 2015, he produced a spell of 7/33 against England that was ranked as one of the best in the decade.

He had a special liking for England. A fantastic debut, a World Cup brilliance, and also in the Lord’s Honours Board. With the bat, Southee is an accomplished tail-ender. Who else can claim to have hit 70-plus sixes in Test cricket batting below number eight? That is Tim Southee in a nutshell. His brilliance with the ball in formats is simply sensational. What makes his bowling an X-factor is a fact that he has achieved tremendous success in Asia. In India, he has taken two five-wicket hauls and bowled New Zealand to a rare win in Sri Lanka. Southee was one of the architects in New Zealand’s wins over Pakistan in the UAE and Australia in Hobart.

If one has to judge the history books of cricket, Tim Southee will find a special mention in the game. Without a doubt, he is a great New Zealand if not world player to have graced the game of cricket.

Tim Southee International debut

Tim Southee made his international debut in 2008 in the Test match against England in Napier. In that same series, he had earlier made his Twenty20 International debut. When New Zealand toured England in 2008, he made his ODI debut in Chester-le-Street

Tim Southee in International Cricket

Tim Southee was already destined for great things when he made his debut and he showed it in grand style. He blasted 77 off 40 balls against England in Napier and also ended up taking 5/55. In his first ODI series, Southee won the Man of the Match award in the Bristol ODI against England. At the start of his career, Southee was a death bowler who could nail the yorkers at will. He had a natural outswinger and he even worked on his inswinger.

He was plagued by injuries at the start of his career but he has now evolved as one of the greats of the game. But, from 2013, in partnership with Boult and Neil Wagner, Southee has emerged as one of the greats. He took a total of 10 five-wicket hauls and has taken 264 wickets in this period. In ODIs, he is on the cusp of reaching 200 ODI wickets. The best period was 2015, in which he took 28 wickets which included a haul of 7/33 at the Cake Tin in Wellington. As captain, he has had moderate success in the Twenty20 International circuit. However, he is best remembered for taking a hat-trick against Pakistan in 2011. He became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul in all formats. As an international cricketer, Southee has had a tremendous impact.

Tim Southee in IPL

Tim Southee has been the journeyman when it comes to the IPL. He started his IPL stint with Chennai Super Kings and his death-bowling helped MS Dhoni’s team win back-to-back titles. After Chennai Super Kings, Tim Southee plied his trade for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals. In 2021, he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise as a replacement for Pat Cummins. In 43 IPL games, he has taken 31 wickets at an economy rate of 8.67. His best haul is 3/24.

Tim Southee Five-Wicket Hauls in Tests

Tim Southee Five-Wicket Hauls in ODIs

Tim Southee Five-Wicket Haul in T20Is

Tim Southee Net Worth

Tim Southee has a net worth is between USD 2.1 million and USD 4 million, which is Rs 15 to 30 crore in Rupees.

Tim Southee Salary in Cricket

Tim Southee has a monthly salary of USD 45,000 while his yearly income is USD 0.6 million. His IPL salary, when he was with Royal Challengers Bangalore, was worth Rs 1 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders did not have to pay a penny as he was a replacement to Pat Cummins in IPL 2021.

Tim Southee Brand Endorsement

There is no record of Tim Southee endorsing brands but it is believed his endorsement fee is Rs 1 crore.

Tim Southee Jersey Number

Tim Southee has a jersey number of 38.

Tim Southee Date of Birth and Place of Birth

Tim Southee was born on December 11, 1988. He was born in Whangerei. His star sign is Sagittarius.

Tim Southee Family

His father’s name is Murray Southee while his mother’s name is Joanne Southee. He has an elder brother and sister. The brother’s name is Mark Southee and sister’s name is Jane Southee.

Tim Southee Educational Qualification

Tim Southee did his schooling at Whangerei Boys’ High School. He did his college at King’s College in Auckland. He excelled in Rugby and Cricket, as is the case with most New Zealand players.

Tim Southee Wife

Tim Southee is married to Brya Fahy. She is a make-up artist and hairstylist. She functions as a cosmetics craftsman in the excellence salon named 'The Sample Room' in Waiotira, New Zealand.

Tim Southee kids

The couple gave birth to their first child on November 29, 2017. The name of their daughter is Indie May Southee. Tim Southee had their second child, Sloane Ava Southee on November 27, 2019.

Tim Southee Height, Weight

Tim Southee has a height of six foot three inches while his weight is 78 kgs. His chest size is 40 inches while his biceps is 14 inches.