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Mitchell Marsh
| Name | Mitchell Ross Marsh |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1991 |
| National Side | Australia |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Spouse | Greta Mack |
Mitchell Marsh is an Australian all-rounder known for powerful middle-order batting, handy seam bowling, and calm leadership. A two-time white-ball world champion, he was Player of the Match in the 2021 T20 World Cup final and later named Australia’s men’s T20I captain in 2024. Marsh has also been a key figure in the IPL and the Big Bash League (BBL), representing multiple franchises and evolving into a high-impact top-order T20 batter. As of August 25, 2025, he has played 46 Tests, 96 ODIs, and 73 T20Is for Australia.
Early Life
Mitchell Ross Marsh was born on October 20, 1991, in Attadale, Perth, Western Australia. He hails from a renowned sporting family: his father Geoff Marsh and brother Shaun Marsh both played for Australia, while his sister Melissa Marsh was a professional basketballer. He attended Wesley College in Perth, excelled in multiple sports in his teens, and ultimately chose cricket.
A standout junior, Marsh captained Australia Under-19 to victory at the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. His 97 in the semifinal against Sri Lanka set up the title run, and Australia beat Pakistan in the final.
Personal Life
Marsh married Greta Mack in April 2023, celebrating the milestone at home in Western Australia. Nicknamed “Bison,” he is widely admired for his resilience after repeated injury setbacks early in his career—a theme he often references when speaking about perspective and leadership.
Domestic Career
Marsh made his domestic one-day debut for Western Australia at just 17, becoming one of the state’s youngest debutants. He has been a mainstay for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield and Perth Scorchers in the BBL. A memorable early highlight came in 2014 when he struck 211 for Australia A against India A at Allan Border Field, underlining his red-ball potential.
In the BBL, Marsh has been a long-time Scorcher. The Scorchers are the BBL’s most decorated team, with titles in 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021–22, and 2022–23, and Marsh has contributed as a flexible top-order batter and seam option.
He has also played franchise T20 cricket globally, including the IPL and a 2023 signing announcement with Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, reflecting his T20 value.
Test Career
Marsh debuted in Tests on October 22, 2014 against Pakistan in Dubai. His red-ball journey has included selection swings and comebacks, punctuated by standout performances:
- Ashes 2017–18, Perth (WACA): Career-best 181 off 236 balls in Australia’s 662/9d, setting up an innings win.
- The Oval 2019: Returned to the XI and claimed 5/46, his maiden Test five-for.
- Ashes 2023, Headingley: Scored a run-a-ball 118 in his comeback Test, showing his counter-attacking value.
Across 46 Tests (to Aug 25, 2025), Marsh has 2,083 runs at 28.53 with 3 hundreds, plus 51 wickets (best 5/46). He has been used primarily at No. 6 but has floated up the order during injuries or tactical needs.
Test Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 46 | 2,083 | 28.53 | 3/9 | 181 | 51 | 40.41 | 5/46 |
ODI Career
Marsh made his ODI debut on Oct 19, 2011 at Centurion against South Africa. He has since become a middle-order pillar and a change-up seamer who hits the deck. He was part of Australia’s 2015 Cricket World Cup-winning squad and, as vice-captain, part of the 2023 ODI World Cup champions in India. One of his finest ODI knocks is the unbeaten 177* vs Bangladesh at Pune during the 2023 World Cup.
As of Aug 25, 2025, his ODI ledger reads 96 matches, 3,000 runs at 37.03 with 4 hundreds, alongside 57 wickets (best 5/33).
ODI Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | SR* | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 96 | 3,000 | 37.03 | 4/20 | 177* | — | 57 | 35.71 | 5/33 |
T20I Career
Marsh debuted in T20Is in 2011 and has blossomed into one of Australia’s most destructive power hitters at No. 3. His defining international moment came in Dubai, 2021 T20 World Cup final, where his unbeaten 77 (50) led Australia past New Zealand to their first men’s T20 world title—he was named Player of the Match. In 2024, Cricket Australia confirmed him as men’s T20I captain, and he led Australia at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
To Aug 25, 2025, Marsh has 73 T20Is, 1,799 runs at 30.49 (best 92*), and 17 wickets at 22.76.
T20I Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 73 | 1,799 | 30.49 | 0/10 | 92* | 17 | 22.76 | 3/24 |
IPL Career
Marsh has featured in the IPL since 2010, representing Deccan Chargers, Pune Warriors India, Rising Pune Supergiant, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals (2022–2024), and in 2025 he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 3.4 crore. In IPL 2025 he struck his maiden IPL hundred and climbed into the Orange Cap top four late in the league phase.
Cumulatively, records list around 55 IPL matches for Marsh with a strike rate around 143, a highest score of 117, and 37 wickets (best 4/25). These numbers reflect his dual-threat value in franchise cricket.
IPL Career Snapshot (through 2025)
| Team(s) | Seasons | Matches | Runs | HS | SR | 50/100 | Wkts | Best |
| DC, LSG, RPS, PWI, SRH, DCG | 2010–2025 | ~55 | 1200+ | 117 | ~143 | 9 / 1 | 37 | 4/25 |
Records and Achievements
- Player of the Match, 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final (77* vs NZ).
- Australia Men’s T20I captain from 2024; led the 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.
- Member of World Cup-winning squads: ODI 2015, ODI 2023 (vice-captain), T20 2021.
- Test bests: 181 (Perth 2017) and 5/46 (The Oval 2019).
- Ashes 2023 comeback ton: 118 at Headingley.
- IPL 2025: Maiden IPL ton; moved to Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 auction.
Quick Stats Tables
International Batting
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS |
| Test | 46 | 2,083 | 28.53 | 3/9 | 181 |
| ODI | 96 | 3,000 | 37.03 | 4/20 | 177* |
| T20I | 73 | 1,799 | 30.49 | 0/10 | 92* |
International Bowling
| Format | Wkts | Balls | Avg | BBI |
| Test | 51 | 3,483 | 40.41 | 5/46 |
| ODI | 57 | 2,213 | 35.71 | 5/33 |
| T20I | 17 | 300 | 22.76 | 3/24 |
Mitchell Marsh is an Australian all-rounder known for powerful middle-order batting, handy seam bowling, and calm leadership. A two-time white-ball world champion, he was Player of the Match in the 2021 T20 World Cup final and later named Australia’s men’s T20I captain in 2024. Marsh has also been a key figure in the IPL and the Big Bash League (BBL), representing multiple franchises and evolving into a high-impact top-order T20 batter. As of August 25, 2025, he has played 46 Tests, 96 ODIs, and 73 T20Is for Australia.
Early Life
Mitchell Ross Marsh was born on October 20, 1991, in Attadale, Perth, Western Australia. He hails from a renowned sporting family: his father Geoff Marsh and brother Shaun Marsh both played for Australia, while his sister Melissa Marsh was a professional basketballer. He attended Wesley College in Perth, excelled in multiple sports in his teens, and ultimately chose cricket.
A standout junior, Marsh captained Australia Under-19 to victory at the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. His 97 in the semifinal against Sri Lanka set up the title run, and Australia beat Pakistan in the final.
Personal Life
Marsh married Greta Mack in April 2023, celebrating the milestone at home in Western Australia. Nicknamed “Bison,” he is widely admired for his resilience after repeated injury setbacks early in his career—a theme he often references when speaking about perspective and leadership.
Domestic Career
Marsh made his domestic one-day debut for Western Australia at just 17, becoming one of the state’s youngest debutants. He has been a mainstay for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield and Perth Scorchers in the BBL. A memorable early highlight came in 2014 when he struck 211 for Australia A against India A at Allan Border Field, underlining his red-ball potential.
In the BBL, Marsh has been a long-time Scorcher. The Scorchers are the BBL’s most decorated team, with titles in 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021–22, and 2022–23, and Marsh has contributed as a flexible top-order batter and seam option.
He has also played franchise T20 cricket globally, including the IPL and a 2023 signing announcement with Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, reflecting his T20 value.
Test Career
Marsh debuted in Tests on October 22, 2014 against Pakistan in Dubai. His red-ball journey has included selection swings and comebacks, punctuated by standout performances:
- Ashes 2017–18, Perth (WACA): Career-best 181 off 236 balls in Australia’s 662/9d, setting up an innings win.
- The Oval 2019: Returned to the XI and claimed 5/46, his maiden Test five-for.
- Ashes 2023, Headingley: Scored a run-a-ball 118 in his comeback Test, showing his counter-attacking value.
Across 46 Tests (to Aug 25, 2025), Marsh has 2,083 runs at 28.53 with 3 hundreds, plus 51 wickets (best 5/46). He has been used primarily at No. 6 but has floated up the order during injuries or tactical needs.
Test Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 46 | 2,083 | 28.53 | 3/9 | 181 | 51 | 40.41 | 5/46 |
ODI Career
Marsh made his ODI debut on Oct 19, 2011 at Centurion against South Africa. He has since become a middle-order pillar and a change-up seamer who hits the deck. He was part of Australia’s 2015 Cricket World Cup-winning squad and, as vice-captain, part of the 2023 ODI World Cup champions in India. One of his finest ODI knocks is the unbeaten 177* vs Bangladesh at Pune during the 2023 World Cup.
As of Aug 25, 2025, his ODI ledger reads 96 matches, 3,000 runs at 37.03 with 4 hundreds, alongside 57 wickets (best 5/33).
ODI Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | SR* | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 96 | 3,000 | 37.03 | 4/20 | 177* | — | 57 | 35.71 | 5/33 |
T20I Career
Marsh debuted in T20Is in 2011 and has blossomed into one of Australia’s most destructive power hitters at No. 3. His defining international moment came in Dubai, 2021 T20 World Cup final, where his unbeaten 77 (50) led Australia past New Zealand to their first men’s T20 world title—he was named Player of the Match. In 2024, Cricket Australia confirmed him as men’s T20I captain, and he led Australia at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
To Aug 25, 2025, Marsh has 73 T20Is, 1,799 runs at 30.49 (best 92*), and 17 wickets at 22.76.
T20I Career Summary (to Aug 25, 2025)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BB |
| 73 | 1,799 | 30.49 | 0/10 | 92* | 17 | 22.76 | 3/24 |
IPL Career
Marsh has featured in the IPL since 2010, representing Deccan Chargers, Pune Warriors India, Rising Pune Supergiant, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals (2022–2024), and in 2025 he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 3.4 crore. In IPL 2025 he struck his maiden IPL hundred and climbed into the Orange Cap top four late in the league phase.
Cumulatively, records list around 55 IPL matches for Marsh with a strike rate around 143, a highest score of 117, and 37 wickets (best 4/25). These numbers reflect his dual-threat value in franchise cricket.
IPL Career Snapshot (through 2025)
| Team(s) | Seasons | Matches | Runs | HS | SR | 50/100 | Wkts | Best |
| DC, LSG, RPS, PWI, SRH, DCG | 2010–2025 | ~55 | 1200+ | 117 | ~143 | 9 / 1 | 37 | 4/25 |
Records and Achievements
- Player of the Match, 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final (77* vs NZ).
- Australia Men’s T20I captain from 2024; led the 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.
- Member of World Cup-winning squads: ODI 2015, ODI 2023 (vice-captain), T20 2021.
- Test bests: 181 (Perth 2017) and 5/46 (The Oval 2019).
- Ashes 2023 comeback ton: 118 at Headingley.
- IPL 2025: Maiden IPL ton; moved to Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 auction.
Quick Stats Tables
International Batting
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS |
| Test | 46 | 2,083 | 28.53 | 3/9 | 181 |
| ODI | 96 | 3,000 | 37.03 | 4/20 | 177* |
| T20I | 73 | 1,799 | 30.49 | 0/10 | 92* |
International Bowling
| Format | Wkts | Balls | Avg | BBI |
| Test | 51 | 3,483 | 40.41 | 5/46 |
| ODI | 57 | 2,213 | 35.71 | 5/33 |
| T20I | 17 | 300 | 22.76 | 3/24 |