Devon Conway is a prominent cricketer who has made significant strides in the international cricket arena since his debut. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Conway moved to New Zealand and has represented the country in Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket formats.
Early Career and Domestic Achievements
Conway’s cricketing journey began in South Africa, where he played domestic cricket before moving to New Zealand. His domestic career in New Zealand saw him playing for teams like Wellington, where he made a substantial impact with his batting prowess. His performances in domestic cricket, including a notable triple century for Wellington, caught the attention of the national selectors.
In April 2020, Conway was recognized as the men’s domestic player of the year by New Zealand Cricket at their annual award ceremony. His domestic success paved the way for his selection in various T20 leagues, including the 2021 T20 Blast in England for Somerset County Cricket Club and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for the 2022 tournament. Conway’s performances in the IPL were commendable, contributing significantly to his team’s success, including a pivotal knock in the 2023 IPL season that helped Chennai Super Kings win the title.
International Career
Conway’s international career commenced in November 2020 when he was named in New Zealand’s T20I squad and made his debut against the West Indies. He quickly made his mark in international cricket, being added to New Zealand’s Test squad and making a sensational Test debut against England in June 2021. Conway scored a double century on his Test debut, becoming the 12th New Zealander to score a century in their first Test match and setting a record for the highest score by a men’s Test debutant in England.
His international career has been marked by several significant achievements, including his first ODI century against Bangladesh in March 2021 and becoming the fastest New Zealand batter to complete 1000 runs in Tests in December 2022.
Summary
Devon Conway’s journey from domestic cricket in South Africa to becoming a key player for New Zealand in all forms of international cricket exemplifies his talent, hard work, and dedication to the sport. His ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team’s success has made him an invaluable asset to New Zealand cricket.
Player Stats
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 20 | 37 | 1 | 1497 | 200 | 41.58 | 2981 | 50.21 | 4 | 8 | 185 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| ODIs | 32 | 31 | 3 | 1246 | 152* | 44.50 | 1388 | 89.76 | 5 | 3 | 154 | 16 | 17 | 0 |
| T20Is | 46 | 42 | 8 | 1338 | 99* | 39.35 | 1037 | 129.02 | 0 | 10 | 128 | 34 | 27 | 5 |
| FC | 130 | 214 | 24 | 8748 | 327* | 46.04 | 15910 | 54.98 | 22 | 41 | 1197 | 58 | 107 | 0 |
| List A | 115 | 111 | 12 | 4385 | 152* | 44.29 | 5048 | 86.86 | 13 | 21 | 453 | 57 | 53 | 0 |
| T20s | 175 | 168 | 33 | 5665 | 105* | 41.96 | 4402 | 128.69 | 2 | 45 | 597 | 133 | 79 | 8 |
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 32 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 46 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 130 | 25 | 626 | 467 | 9 | 3/36 | 4/88 | 51.88 | 4.47 | 69.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 115 | 9 | 128 | 127 | 3 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 42.33 | 5.95 | 42.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 175 | 8 | 103 | 141 | 3 | 1/10 | 1/10 | 47.00 | 8.21 | 34.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |