Kyle Jamieson is a New Zealand international cricketer. He represents Canterbury in domestic cricket and plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He was an important part of the New Zealand side that won the ICC World Test Championship in the 2019–2021 cycle. In the final, he took five wickets in the first innings and was named Player of the Match.
Jamieson was born in Auckland. Even though he is from Auckland, his rise to national attention came while playing for Canterbury. During the 2019 Super Smash, he produced a remarkable spell of 6 wickets for 7 runs in four overs. This remains a New Zealand record in T20 cricket and has been surpassed by only three bowlers worldwide. He made his international debut against India in February 2020 in a closely fought match at Eden Park.
Kyle Jamieson Records and Achievements
Kyle Jamieson is the tallest player to represent New Zealand in international cricket at six feet eight inches. On 1 January 2019, he recorded the best bowling figures in a T20 match in New Zealand with six wickets for seven runs, which was also the third-best T20 figures overall. He finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2018–19 Super Smash with 22 wickets in ten matches.
Jamieson took his first five-wicket haul in his second Test match. He claimed a hat-trick in the 2020–21 Plunket Shield season against Central Districts. In January 2021, he registered his best Test match figures of 11 for 117 against Pakistan. He was named man of the match in the ICC World Test Championship Final after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. In January 2022, he was named in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year for 2021.
Kyle Jamieson Career Stats
Kyle Jamieson has played 19 Tests, 23 ODIs, and 23 T20Is. In Tests, he has taken 80 wickets with a best bowling of 6/48, including four four-wicket hauls, five five-wicket hauls, and one ten-wicket match. In ODIs, he has taken 30 wickets with a best of 4/41 and one four-wicket haul. In T20Is, he has taken 21 wickets with a best of 3/8.
With the bat, Jamieson has scored 432 runs in Tests with one fifty, hitting 38 fours and 10 sixes. In ODIs, he has scored 101 runs with 7 fours and 3 sixes. In T20Is, he has scored 63 runs with 8 fours and no sixes.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 19 | 80 | 6/48 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| ODIs | 23 | 30 | 4/41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 23 | 21 | 3/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 19 | 432 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 10 |
| ODIs | 23 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| T20Is | 23 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Kyle Jamieson’s Personal Life
Kyle Jamieson grew up feeling awkward because of his unusual height, as people often stared at him during his school days. His father, Michael Jamieson, was never worried about it and believed that one day Kyle would become famous because of his achievements. Michael often told him that the attention he received would eventually turn into recognition.
Michael Jamieson is a mechanical engineer from Auckland and has played an important role in Kyle’s journey. As a child, Kyle played multiple sports, including basketball, before deciding at the age of 17 to pursue cricket professionally. His parents supported this decision, knowing he could return to academics if cricket did not work out. Kyle later completed a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a specialization in supply chain management.
Kyle Jamieson Contract
Kyle Jamieson received his first New Zealand Cricket central contract in May 2020 for the 2020–21 season. At that time, he was playing domestic cricket for the Auckland Aces. The contract offer came during the home summer, when he earned Player of the Match awards in both his ODI and Test debuts against India.
Kyle Jamieson is set to play in the IPL 2026 season with the Delhi Capitals. He was bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crore, which was his base price, during the IPL 2026 auction held in December 2025. Jamieson was the final player sold at the auction.
FAQs
Q. How tall is Kyle Jamieson of New Zealand?
A. Kyle Jamieson is 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) tall.
Q. Is Kyle Jamieson an all-rounder?
A. Yes, Kyle Jamieson is an all-rounder for New Zealand.
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