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Nathan McSweeney

Nathan Andrew McSweeney (born 8 March 1999) is an Australian cricketer and current captain of South Australia.[2] He plays for Glenelg in South Australian Premier Cricket.[3] McSweeney has been earmarked as a future Australian captain and has captained the Australia A and Prime Minister's XI teams.[4]

Nathan McSweeney
Personal information
Full name
Nathan Andrew McSweeney
Born (1999-03-08) 8 March 1999 (age 25)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
NicknameBuddha[1]
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 467)22 November 2024 v India
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2018/19–2019/20Queensland (squad no. 38)
2019/20Melbourne Renegades (squad no. 38)
2021/22–presentSouth Australia (squad no. 38)
2021/22–presentBrisbane Heat (squad no. 38)
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 34 22 18
Runs scored 2,252 845 428
Batting average 38.16 42.25 26.75
100s/50s 6/12 1/8 0/2
Top score 127* 137 84
Balls bowled 1,079 348 47
Wickets 18 7 4
Bowling average 30.88 42.00 11.25
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 4/89 2/51 3/3
Catches/stumpings 29/– 11/– 5/–
Source: Cricinfo, 9 November 2024

Usually a conservative batter, McSweeney has shown the ability to be aggressive when batting with the lower order, most notably scoring 28 runs from an over to reach a century in a tenth-wicket partnership with Harry Conway.[5] He is a useful off break bowler, often being called upon to break partnerships.[6]

Career

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Prior to his first-class debut, he was named in Australia's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[7] In the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he scored a match-winning 156 runs against Papua New Guinea.[8] He made his first-class debut for Queensland against Tasmania in the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season on 16 October 2018.[9]

He made his Twenty20 debut on 25 January 2020, for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2019–20 Big Bash League season.[10] He was signed by the Brisbane Heat as a local replacement player for Marnus Labuschagne for the 2021–22 Big Bash League season.[11] He was officially signed by the Brisbane Heat following successful performances during the 2022–23 Big Bash League season, receiving a two-year deal with the club.[12]

In May 2021, McSweeney moved to South Australia ahead of the 2021/22 season, making his List A debut on 22 September 2021, for South Australia in the 2021–22 Marsh One-Day Cup.[13][14] He scored his maiden first-class century on 1 December 2022 against Tasmania, ending on 118.[15]

In March 2023, McSweeney was announced as captain of Australia A for their tour of New Zealand.[16] Playing in the first unofficial Test, he scored 50 in the first innings and 69* in the second.[17]

McSweeney captained Brisbane Heat in the 2023–24 Big Bash League season to their second Big Bash League title in the absence of regular captain Usman Khawaja.[18] In February 2024, McSweeney was named as part of the 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup team of tournament, scoring 307 runs at an average of 51.16 and taking 3 wickets for the tournament.[19]

In April 2024, McSweeney was named as the captain of South Australia for the 2024–25 Australian domestic season.[20] He scored his maiden List A century on 25 October 2024, with 137 runs in 131 balls against Queensland.[21] He was selected as part of the India A tour of Australia, reprising his role as Australia A captain.[6] In the first unofficial Test, batting at number 4, McSweeney scored 39 in the first innings and an unbeaten 88 in the second to chase India A's target of 225.[22] Having been earmarked to take the available opening slot in the Australian team, he opened the batting for the first time in first-class cricket in the second game,[23] scoring 14 and 25.[24] At the conclusion of the match, McSweeney was named in Australia's team for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, set to open the batting in the first Test at Perth.[25][26]

Test Career

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McSweeney earned his baggy green as the 467th cap for Australia for the 1st Test against India in Perth. Following India batting first and scoring 150, McSweeney started the 2nd innings from the non-strikers end. Usman Khawaja scored off the first ball of the innings to rotate the strike. The 5th delivery McSweeney faced he nudged down the leg side behind the wicketkeeper for his first 4 runs in Test cricket. He only lasted 2 more overs before being dismissed on 10 from an LBW by Jasprit Bumrah. In the 4th innings with Australia chasing a mammoth 534 to win, McSweeney opened again this time at the strikers end. Bumrah got him again with an LBW, this time on the 4th ball of the innings with McSweeney out for a duck.

References

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  1. ^ "Nathan McSweeney". www.saca.com.au. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Nathan McSweeney". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Players". Glenelg District Cricket Club. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Renshaw hundred propels him towards Test contention". ESPNcricinfo. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  5. ^ Ramsey, Andrew (17 October 2023). "McSweeney's boundary blitz sets up SA victory charge | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Pierik, Jon (28 October 2024). "'Future captain': Why Nathan McSweeney is destined to wear a baggy green". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Sangha, Waugh head U19 World Cup squad". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  8. ^ "McSweeney 156, Ralston 7 for 15 bulldoze PNG=15 May 2020". ESPN Cricinfo.
  9. ^ "2nd match, Sheffield Shield at Brisbane, Oct 16-19 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  10. ^ "(D/N)Big Bash League at Sydney, Jan 25 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  11. ^ Schonafinger, Josh (2 December 2021). "Ultimate Guide: All you need to know for BBL|11 | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Heat Secure McSweeney | Allrounder Signs New Deal | Brisbane Heat". www.brisbaneheat.com.au. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  13. ^ Brettig, Daniel (13 May 2021). "Struggling South Australia poach Brendan Doggett among host of changes". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  14. ^ "1st Match, Adelaide, Sep 22 2021, The Marsh Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  15. ^ "McSweeney hits maiden first-class hundred, Weatherald cracks own century". ESPNcricinfo. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  16. ^ Schonafinger, Josh (31 March 2023). "In-form McSweeney primed for new role in Lincoln return | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  17. ^ "NZ-A vs AUS-A, Australia A in New Zealand 2023, 1st Unofficial Test at Lincoln, April 01 - 04, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  18. ^ "McSweeney backs Heat's all-round depth to overcome big-name losses". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Cricket.com.au's 2023-24 Marsh Cup Team of the Tournament | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  20. ^ "McSweeney Captain of South Australia Men's Cricket Team | South Australian Cricket Association". www.saca.com.au. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  21. ^ "QLD vs SOA Cricket Scorecard, 9th Match at Brisbane, October 25, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  22. ^ "AUS-A vs IND-A Cricket Scorecard, 1st unofficial Test at Mackay, October 31 - November 03, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  23. ^ "McSweeney to audition as Test opener in MCG tour match | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  24. ^ "AUS-A vs IND-A Cricket Scorecard, 2nd unofficial Test at Melbourne, November 07 - 09, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Nathan McSweeney wins opener race for Perth Test". ABC News. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  26. ^ "McSweeney to open in first Test, Inglis handed call-up". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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