Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Hobart, Tasmania |
Latest News about Riley Meredith
20/06/2026
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.
2025
Somerset agreed to bring Riley Meredith back for the 2025 Vitality Blast, extending his role as an overseas fast bowler for the club following his earlier successful spells in the competition.
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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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Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rileymeredith_/ |
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. |