Brett Randell

Cricketer

New Zealander Auckland, New Zealand Taurus

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth20/05/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceAuckland, New Zealand
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Brett Randell

12/11/2026

Brett Randell received his maiden international call-up to the New Zealand ODI squad for the fourth and fifth matches against India, as announced by New Zealand Cricket. The fast bowler, who recently returned from a stint with Derbyshire in the County Championship, is expected to make his international debut during the series. The selection followed injury concerns in New Zealand's pace bowling department.

08/03/2026

Playing for Central Districts against Northern Districts in a Plunket Shield match at Napier's McLean Park, Randell took five wickets in five consecutive deliveries. He became the first player in the history of first-class cricket to achieve this feat, finishing with figures of 7 for 25 as Northern Districts were bowled out for 82.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryRight-arm medium-pace bowler who plays domestic cricket in New Zealand and has also played county cricket in England.
Full NameBrett Graham Randell
Debut HighlightsMade List A debut for Northern Districts on 18 January 2017 and first-class debut for the same team on 21 March 2017.

Physical Stats & More

Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium pace
Playing RoleBowler

Career

YouthPart of New Zealand's squad at the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Domestic Teams
  • Northern Districts (2016-2022)
  • Central Districts (2022-2026)
County CricketPlayed County Championship cricket for Derbyshire, and joined Somerset as an overseas player for the final three County Championship Division One matches of 2024.
Notable Achievements
  • Took five wickets in five balls in a Plunket Shield match on 8 March 2026, the first player to do so in first-class cricket.
  • Later took six wickets in eight balls in the same format.
  • The same spell also included six wickets in eight deliveries, as described in match reports of that game.
InternationalReceived his first call-up to a New Zealand ODI squad against India, for the final two matches of that series.
First-Class Statistics (CricketArchive, to 2024/25)
Matches36
Wickets101
Best Bowling6-45

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He is of Māori descent

Also born on 20 May

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