James Neesham Biography
James Neesham, born on September 17, 1990, is a New Zealand all-rounder known for his explosive batting and medium-fast bowling. He made his international debut in 2012 and quickly gained recognition for his powerful stroke play and useful contributions with the ball. Neesham has been a vital part of New Zealand’s cricketing success in various formats, showcasing resilience and adaptability. His career highlights include crucial performances in ICC tournaments, notably the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Off the field, Neesham is active on social media, engaging with fans and sharing insights into his journey as a professional cricketer.
General Information About Famous Cricketer James Neesham
Category Information Full Name James Douglas Sheahan Neesham Profession Cricketer Date of Birth September 17, 1990 Current Age 35 years, 0 months, 15 days Wife N/A Nationality New Zealand
Exploring James Neesham Personal Journey
Category Information Name James Neesham Birth Name James Douglas Sheahan Neesham Nick Name Jimmy Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Figure Athletic Weight Approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) Eye Color Brown Hair Color Dark Brown Religion Christianity Present Address Auckland, New Zealand Hometown Auckland, New Zealand
James Neesham Education
Level Institution Location Secondary School Auckland Grammar School Auckland, New Zealand
James Neesham Favorite
Category Favorite Food Pizza Actor/Actress Tom Hiddleston Musicians Foo Fighters Song “Everlong” by Foo Fighters Book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams Hobbies Playing guitar, playing video games Films The Lord of the Rings trilogy Colour Blue Perfume Acqua di Parma Director Taika Waititi Holiday Destinations Queenstown, New Zealand
James Neesham Relationship Journey
Affairs Alex McLeod (Netballer)
James Neesham Career Journey
Category Details Debut Test: 14 February 2014 vs India ODI: 19 January 2013 vs South Africa T20I: 21 December 2012 vs South Africa Teams New Zealand (2012-present) Auckland (2010-2016) Otago (2016-2019) Wellington (2019-2022) Delhi Daredevils (2014) Kolkata Knight Riders (2015) Guyana Amazon Warriors (2016, 2019) Derbyshire (2016) Kent (2017) Kings XI Punjab (2020) Mumbai Indians (2021-2022) Northamptonshire (2021) Rajasthan Royals (2023) Hobart Hurricanes (2023-present) Role All-rounder (Left-handed batsman, Right-arm medium-fast bowler) Major Achievements Part of New Zealand team that reached 2019 Cricket World Cup final Scored 97* in the 2019 World Cup final Took 5 wickets in an ODI innings twice Notable Records Fastest T20I fifty for New Zealand (14 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2019) Highest individual score by a No.7 batsman in ODIs (97* vs Pakistan, 2019) World Cups Participated in 2019 and 2023 ICC Cricket World Cups T20 World Cups Participated in 2021 T20 World Cup
James Neesham Career Statistics
International Career
Competition Matches Runs Scored Batting Average 100s/50s Top Score Test 12 (2014-2017) 709 33.76 2/4 137* ODI 76 (2013-2023) 1,495 28.20 0/7 97* T20I 77 (2012-2024) 934 22.78 0/0 48*
Bowling Statistics
Competition Matches Wickets Test 12 (2014-2017) 14 (48.21) ODI 76 (2013-2023) 70 (35.52) T20I 77 (2012-2024) 38 (27.6)
Fielding Statistics
Competition Catches/Stumpings Test 12/– ODI 27/– T20I 35/–
Domestic Team Information
Years Team 2009/10-2010/11[a] Auckland 2011/12-2017/18 Otago 2018/19-2021/22 Wellington
James Neesham Income
