Tom Bruce (cricketer) explained

Tom Bruce
Fullname:Tom Charles Bruce
Birth Date:2 August 1991
Birth Place:Te Kūiti, New Zealand
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm off break
Role:Batsman, occasional wicket-keeper[1]
International:true
Internationalspan:2017–2020
Country:New Zealand
T20idebutagainst:Bangladesh
T20idebutdate:3 January
T20idebutyear:2017
T20icap:70
Lastt20idate:2 February
Lastt20iyear:2020
Lastt20iagainst:India
Club2:Sussex
Year2:2018
Club3:Chattogram Challengers
Year3:2024
Club4:Lancashire
Year4:2024
Columns:4
Column1:T20I
Matches1:17
Runs1:279
Bat Avg1:18.60
100S/50S1:0/2
Top Score1:59
Deliveries1:
Wickets1:
Bowl Avg1:
Fivefor1:
Tenfor1:
Best Bowling1:
Catches/Stumpings1:15/–
Column2:FC
Matches2:85
Runs2:5,769
Bat Avg2:47.28
100S/50S2:10/35
Top Score2:208
Deliveries2:1,186
Wickets2:23
Bowl Avg2:34.91
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:2/17
Catches/Stumpings2:130/–
Column3:LA
Matches3:76
Runs3:2,045
Bat Avg3:30.98
100S/50S3:1/17
Top Score3:100
Deliveries3:204
Wickets3:5
Bowl Avg3:50.80
Fivefor3:0
Tenfor3:0
Best Bowling3:3/4
Catches/Stumpings3:38/–
Column4:T20
Matches4:129
Runs4:2,953
Bat Avg4:28.39
100S/50S4:0/20
Top Score4:93
Deliveries4:283
Wickets4:15
Bowl Avg4:26.93
Fivefor4:0
Tenfor4:0
Best Bowling4:3/9
Catches/Stumpings4:87/1
Date:9 September
Year:2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/707113.html Cricinfo

Tom Charles Bruce (born 2 August 1991) is a New Zealand cricketer who has played Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for the national side. He is also a first-class cricketer who plays for Central Districts.[2] He attended Wanganui Collegiate School.[3]

Domestic career

In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season.[4] In March 2019, he was named as the Burger King Super Smash Men's Player of the Year at the annual New Zealand Cricket awards.[5]

In March 2022, in the 2021–22 Plunket Shield season, Bruce scored his maiden double century in first-class cricket, with 208 not out against Northern Districts.[6]

International career

In December 2016, he was named in New Zealand's T20I squad for their series against Bangladesh.[7] On 3 January 2017 he made his T20I debut for New Zealand against Bangladesh.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Bruce not interested in future as New Zealand wicket-keeper. 1 July 2017. 29 January 2018. www.newshub.co.nz.
  2. Web site: Tom Bruce . 29 October 2015 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  3. News: Top form has Bruce being touted as 'kilted kiwi'. Wanganui Chronicle. 20 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list . ESPN Cricinfo . 15 June 2018.
  5. Web site: Williamson named NZ Player of the Year at ANZ Awards . ESPN Cricinfo . 21 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Plunket Shield: Tom Bruce scores double century as runs keep coming at Cobham Oval . Stuff . 31 March 2022.
  7. Web site: New Zealand pick Tom Bruce and Ben Wheeler for Bangladesh T20s . ESPN Cricinfo . 26 December 2016.
  8. Web site: Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st T20I: New Zealand v Bangladesh at Napier, Jan 3, 2017 . ESPN Cricinfo . 3 January 2017.