Colin de Grandhomme – New Zealand’s Hard-Hitting All-Rounder

Introduction

Colin de Grandhomme is a former New Zealand international cricketer known for his aggressive batting and handy medium-fast bowling. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, de Grandhomme moved to New Zealand and established himself as a key player in all three formats. He played a crucial role in New Zealand’s runner-up finish in the 2019 Cricket World Cup and was a part of the squad that won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (2019-2021). Known for his big-hitting ability, quick-fire innings, and controlled bowling, de Grandhomme was a valuable asset to the Black Caps.

Colin de Grandhomme – Quick Facts

Attribute Details Full Name Colin de Grandhomme Born 22 July 1986 (Age 38) Birthplace Harare, Zimbabwe Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Batting Style Right-handed Bowling Style Right-arm medium-fast Role All-rounder National Team New Zealand (2012–2022) ODI Debut 3 March 2012 vs South Africa Test Debut 17 November 2016 vs Pakistan T20I Debut 11 February 2012 vs Zimbabwe

Colin de Grandhomme – Career Statistics

Format Matches Runs Batting Average Strike Rate 100s/50s Top Score Wickets Best Bowling Tests 29 1,432 38.70 85.10 2/8 120* 49 6/41 ODIs 45 742 26.50 109.20 0/4 74* 30 3/26 T20Is 41 505 15.78 138.30 0/3 59 12 2/22 First-Class 129 6,765 37.79 74.00 15/38 174* 212 6/24

Early Career & Domestic Success

Colin de Grandhomme was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, and played for Manicaland and Midlands in domestic cricket. He represented Zimbabwe Under-19s before deciding to move to New Zealand in pursuit of better opportunities.

Key Moments in Early Career:

Made List A debut for Manicaland in 2004, scoring an unbeaten 96 runs Played for Zimbabwe U-23s and scored a century against South Africa’s Eastern Province Moved to New Zealand in 2006 and played for Auckland in domestic cricket Became a key player for Auckland in the State Championship 2008-09 season

Franchise Cricket and Domestic Success

• Played for Auckland (2006-2018) and helped them win domestic titles • Signed with Warwickshire in 2017 to play in the English County Championship • Played for Northern Districts (2018-2022) after moving from Auckland • Excelled in the T20 Blast and The Hundred for Hampshire and Southern Brave His all-round performances in domestic cricket earned him a New Zealand call-up in 2012.

International Career – The Rise of Colin de Grandhomme

Colin de Grandhomme made his T20I debut in 2012 against Zimbabwe but struggled initially. He had to wait until 2016 to cement his place in the New Zealand squad. Test Career • Made his Test debut in November 2016 against Pakistan • Took 6 wickets for 41 runs in his debut innings, setting a New Zealand record • Scored his first Test century against West Indies in 2017 (off just 71 balls) ODI Career • Played his first ODI in 2012 but was dropped after just one game • Made a comeback in 2016 and became a key all-rounder • Played a vital role in New Zealand’s 2019 World Cup campaign T20I Career • Played 41 T20Is, known for quick-fire cameos and tight bowling • Best innings: 59 runs against England in 2019

2019 ICC Cricket World Cup – A Career-Defining Tournament

Colin de Grandhomme played a crucial role in New Zealand’s journey to the 2019 Cricket World Cup final. Notable Performances in 2019 World Cup Scored 60 vs South Africa*, helping New Zealand chase down a tricky total Took 1/25 in 10 overs against India in the semi-final, playing a key role in defending a low score Bowled a brilliant spell in the final vs England, dismissing Joe Root and conceding just 25 runs in 10 overs His tight bowling and key contributions helped New Zealand reach the final, where they lost in a dramatic Super Over finish.

T20 Franchise Cricket – A Global Superstar

Colin de Grandhomme became one of the most sought-after T20 all-rounders and played in various leagues worldwide. Indian Premier League (IPL) Team Years Matches Runs Strike Rate Wickets Kolkata Knight Riders 2017 13 126 155.56 4 Royal Challengers Bangalore 2018-19 19 303 140.09 8 Total - 32 429 145.20 12

Other T20 Leagues

• CPL – Played for Jamaica Tallawahs & St Lucia Zouks • PSL – Played for Lahore Qalandars • The Hundred – Played for Southern Brave • BBL – Signed with Adelaide Strikers in 2022 His T20 performances made him a popular choice in franchise leagues.

Colin de Grandhomme – Records & Achievements

Fastest Test century by a New Zealand all-rounder (71 balls) Best bowling figures on Test debut for New Zealand (6/41) 2019 Cricket World Cup Finalist Won the 2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship with New Zealand Played for multiple T20 franchises globally

Retirement from International Cricket

Colin de Grandhomme retired from international cricket in August 2022 to focus on T20 leagues. His decision came after injury struggles and a desire to extend his T20 career.

Colin de Grandhomme – Playing Style & Impact

Explosive lower-order batsman Medium-fast bowler with disciplined accuracy Game-changer in T20 leagues Big-match performer in ICC events His all-round ability and match-winning contributions made him a valuable asset for New Zealand.

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