MATTHEW HAYDEN

Mathew Hayden – profile, career and stats

Matthew Hayden was an Australian opening batter who contributed massively to Australia’s ‘golden era’ of cricket.

In 2003, Matthew Hayden, in a Test against Zimbabwe scored 380 which was the highest individual Test score at that time. A year later, his record was overtaken by Brian Lara who scored 400* against England. Currently, Hayden’s 380 is the second-highest individual score in a Test inning.

Hayden was part of the squad of Australia which won the 2003 Cricket World Cup and the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

In 2017, Matthew Hayden was inducted into Australia’s Hall of Fame.

What is the full name of Matthew Hayden?

Matthew Lawrence Hayden.

When and where was Matthew Hayden born?

October 29, 1971, Kingaroy, Queensland

What is the nickname of Matthew Hayden?

Haydos.

Who is the wife of Matthew Hayden?

Kellie Hayden is the wife of Matthew Hayden.

When did Matthew Hayden play his first international match?

Matthew Hayden played his first ODI against England in 1993. He played his first Test against South Africa in 1994. Hayden played his first T20I against England in 2005.

When did Matthew Hayden play his last international match?

In 2007, Matthew Hayden played his last T20I against India. In 2008 he played his last ODI against India and in 2009, he played his last Test against South Africa.

How many Tests did Matthew Hayden play and how many runs did he score in them?

Matthew Hayden played 103 Tests and scored 8,625 runs in them at an average of 50.73 with 30 hundreds and 29 fifties.

How many ODIs did Matthew Hayden play and how many runs did he score in them?

Matthew Hayden played 161 ODIs and scored 6,133 runs in them at an average of 43.80 with 10 hundreds and 36 fifties.

How many T20Is did Matthew Hayden play and how many runs did he score in them?

Matthew Hayden played nine T20Is and scored 308 runs in them at an average of 51.33 with four fifties.

Who is the best bowler Matthew Hayden ever faced in his career?

Curtly Ambrose.

Which players’ shots would Matthew Hayden like to steal?

AB de Villiers.

Which Test innings of Matthew Hayden is a favourite of his?

197 v England at Gabba, 2002-2003 Ashes

Which player does Matthew Hayden think plays the best sweep shot?

Scott Edwards of Netherlands.

What is the greatest Test series Matthew Hayden ever played in?

2005 Ashes.

Which sportsperson from any other sport does Matthew Hayden look up to?

Kelly Slater.

Who is the best batter Matthew Hayden played with?

Ricky Ponting.

Who is the best batter Matthew Hayden ever played against?

Brian Lara.