Colin Munro

Cricketer

New Zealander Natal, Durban, South Africa

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth11/03/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceNatal, Durban, South Africa

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Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorBrown
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium fast

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools Attended
  • Maidstone Primary School, Tongaat, South Africa
  • Glenwood Boarding School, Durban, South Africa
  • Pakuranga College, Auckland, New Zealand

Personal Life

Zodiac SignPisces
HometownAuckland, New Zealand
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesListening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsTehere Munro
WifeTehere Munro (Nurse)
Children
SonConor
DaughterChloe

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherBrett Munro (Cricketer)
SistersNot Known

Career

International Debut
Test11 January 2013 vs South Africa in Port Elizabeth
ODI22 January 2013 vs South Africa in Kimberley
T2021 December 2012 vs South Africa in Durban
Jersey Number#82 (New Zealand), #82 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • New Zealand A
  • Worcestershire
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Trinbago Knight Riders
  • Sydney Sixers
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Hampshire
  • Karachi Kings
  • Brisbane Heat
  • Trent Rockets
  • Notts Outlaws
Nature on FieldAggressive
Likes to Play AgainstSouth Africa
Favourite ShotHit over mid-wicket
Records
  • Hit the 2nd fastest T20 international 50 of just 14 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016.
  • He holds the world record for hitting the most number of 6's (23) in any First-Class or domestic cricket match.
  • First New Zealander to score three T20I centuries.
  • Scored 1,724 runs in 65 T20I matches at a strike rate of 156.44.
Career Turning PointHis performance for Auckland in 2012 HRV Cup, where he scored a century and 3 fifties.

Favourites

Cricketer
BatsmanJacques Kallis
BowlerDale Steyn
FoodChicken
ActressMeghan Markle

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Colin Munro does not smoke.
2. Colin Munro does drink alcohol.
3. Colin Munro was born in South Africa.
4. In 2002, Munro's family moved from South Africa to New Zealand for better prospects.
5. In 2016, Colin Munro gained fame for scoring a 50 off 14 balls, the fastest by a New Zealander in T20 and the second fastest overall.
6. Jacques Kallis, the South African all-rounder, inspired Colin Munro to pursue a career in cricket.
7. Youngest of four boys.
8. Part of New Zealand squad for 2006 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.
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