Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Riley Meredith
Somerset County Cricket Club confirmed Riley Meredith's return for the 2026 Vitality Blast, marking his third appearance as an overseas player for the club in six years. Meredith will miss the first six T20 Blast matches due to Australia's limited-overs series against Pakistan and Bangladesh, rejoining Somerset for their derby against Gloucestershire on 26 June 2026.
Riley Meredith was recalled to Australia's ODI side for the tour of Bangladesh and claimed his first ODI wicket in Mirpur after a review by Alex Carey's teammate Inglis. The recall came after an absence of about five years from the 50-over format. He later played his last ODI for Australia against Bangladesh on 14 June 2026.
Somerset announced that Riley Meredith would return for a third spell at Taunton as one of their overseas players for the 2026 Vitality Blast. He had been the competition's leading wicket-taker with 28 wickets as Somerset won the 2025 Blast. The club described his contribution as integral to their title success.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Riley Patrick Meredith |
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| Nickname(s) | Rizcat |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Batting Style | Right Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Fast Bowler |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Maddie Gowans |
Family
| Mother | Karen Meredith |
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Career
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| Cricket Ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Riley Meredith skillfully bowls reverse swing at about 150 km/h. | |
| 2. He debuted in List-A cricket for Cricket Australia XI versus Pakistan in January 2017. | |
| 3. During the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season, he claimed 27 wickets in 8 matches for Tasmania. | |
| 4. His first-class cricket career started with the wicket of Daniel Christian. | |
| 5. In a single delivery of the 2019 BBL season, he conceded 17 runs. | |
| 6. After going unsold in the 2019 IPL auctions, he was purchased by Punjab Kings for 8 crore INR in 2021. | |
| 7. He made his T20 debut for Australia against New Zealand in March 2021, taking 2-24. | |
| 8. Riley Meredith has a greyhound named Elton, while his girlfriend, Maddie, operates an animal foster home. | |
| 9. He is associated with Clarence Cricket Club in Hobart. |
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