Overview
Explore the dynamic journey of Mitchell Ross Marsh, a prominent figure in Australian cricket. This comprehensive overview delves into his background, playing style, career statistics, records, and recent matches, providing insights into his remarkable contributions to the sport.
Personal Details
- Full Name: Mitchell Ross Marsh
- Born: October 20, 1991, Attadale, Perth
- Age: 31 years and 309 days
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
- Playing Role: Allrounder
- Relations: Geoff Marsh (father), Shaun Marsh (brother)
Teams
- Australia
- Aussie Fans XI
- Australia A
- Australia Under-19s
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian XI
- Cricket Australia XI
- Deccan Chargers
- Delhi Capitals
- Fremantle
- Nagenahira Nagas
- Perth Scorchers
- Prime Minister’s XI
- Pune Warriors
- Rising Pune Supergiants
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Surrey
- Western Australia
- Western Australia Chairman’s XI
- Western Australia Second XI
- Western Australia Under-17s
- Western Australia Under-19s
- Western Australia Under-23s
Mitchell Marsh’s Cricket Journey and Achievements
Hailing from the esteemed Marsh family, Mitchell Marsh has showcased exceptional skills both with the bat and ball. He is known for his ability to bowl at 140kph and his prowess as a hard-hitting middle-order batsman. Despite impressive performances on grand stages, he faced challenges in securing a consistent place in the international arena.
Marsh’s cricket prowess became evident early on when he captained the Australia Under-19s to victory in the 2010 World Cup in New Zealand. With a state cricket debut at the young age of 17 and a T20I debut at 19 in 2011, he quickly made his presence felt. His family’s sporting legacy further adds to his prominence; his father, Geoff Marsh, is an Australia opener, coach, and selector, and his sister, Melissa, excelled as a professional basketballer.
Ups and Downs
In 2018, Marsh was appointed Australia Test vice-captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal. However, a series of failures led to his exclusion from all formats and the loss of his national contract. Despite these setbacks, he made a triumphant return to T20Is, shining on tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh and playing a pivotal role in Australia’s T20 World Cup victory.
Marsh’s Test career had its ups and downs. His role as an allrounder and his ability to contribute with both bat and ball brought him into the spotlight. He cemented his Test position with notable performances, including a century at the WACA in the 2017-18 Ashes series. Yet, injuries and inconsistent form presented challenges that he had to overcome.
Recent Highlights
In the 2023 Ashes, Marsh made a triumphant return to the Test side after a four-year hiatus. His boundary-studded 118 at Headingley and a crucial 31 not out at Old Trafford played pivotal roles in securing Australia’s series victory against England.
Mitchell Marsh Career Statistics
Batting & Fielding Records
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Avg | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 61 | 6 | 1510 | 181 | 27.45 | 2860 | 52.79 | 3 | 4 | 195 | 23 | 18 | 0 |
| ODI | 72 | 68 | 10 | 2008 | 102* | 34.62 | 2173 | 92.40 | 1 | 15 | 173 | 58 | 31 | 0 |
| T20I | 46 | 44 | 7 | 1086 | 77* | 29.35 | 855 | 127.01 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 45 | 20 | 0 |
| FC | 108 | 187 | 17 | 5707 | 211 | 33.57 | 10035 | 56.87 | 13 | 23 | 790 | 83 | 57 | 0 |
| List A | 133 | 126 | 23 | 3872 | 124 | 37.59 | 4174 | 92.76 | 4 | 27 | 332 | 111 | 62 | 0 |
| T20 | 164 | 154 | 33 | 3821 | 100* | 31.57 | 2943 | 129.83 | 1 | 23 | 271 | 171 | 66 | 0 |
Bowling Records
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 59 | 3057 | 1790 | 45 | 5/46 | 39.77 | 3.51 | 67.9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 72 | 64 | 2111 | 1913 | 54 | 5/33 | 35.42 | 5.43 | 39.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 46 | 23 | 264 | 348 | 15 | 3/24 | 23.20 | 7.90 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 108 | 147 | 8999 | 5134 | 165 | 6/84 | 31.11 | 3.42 | 54.5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| List A | 133 | 102 | 3593 | 3203 | 103 | 5/33 | 31.09 | 5.34 | 34.8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| T20 | 164 | 104 | 1471 | 2047 | 82 | 4/6 | 24.96 | 8.34 | 17.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Debut and Recent Matches of Mitchell Marsh
| Format | Debut | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Test Matches | Pakistan vs Australia at Dubai (DSC) – October 22 – 26, 2014 | England vs Australia at The Oval – July 27 – 31, 2023 |
| ODI Matches | South Africa vs Australia at Centurion – October 19, 2011 | India vs Australia at Chennai – March 22, 2023 |
| T20I Matches | South Africa vs Australia at Johannesburg – October 16, 2011 | Australia vs Afghanistan at Adelaide – November 04, 2022 |
| FC Matches | West Aust vs NSW at Perth – November 27 – 29, 2009 | England vs Australia at The Oval – July 27 – 31, 2023 |
| List A Matches | West Aust vs South Aust at Bunbury – February 08, 2009 | India vs Australia at Chennai – March 22, 2023 |
| T20 Matches | South Aust vs West Aust at Perth – December 29, 2009 | Punjab Kings vs Capitals at Delhi – May 13, 2023 |
Recent Matches of Mitchell Marsh
| MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs England | 16 & 6 | 1/43 & 0/35 | 27-Jul-2023 | The Oval | Test |
| Australia vs England | 51 & 31* | 0/57 | 19-Jul-2023 | Manchester | Test |
| Australia vs England | 118 & 28 | 1/9 & 1/23 | 06-Jul-2023 | Leeds | Test |
| Capitals vs Punjab Kings | 3 | 0/21 | 13-May-2023 | Delhi | T20 |
| Capitals vs Super Kings | 5 | 3/18 | 10-May-2023 | Chennai | T20 |
