Chris Morris

Cricketer

South African Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth30/04/1987
Age39 years
BirthplacePretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameChristopher Henry Morris
NicknameTipo
Zodiac sign/Sun signTaurus

Physical Stats & More

Height196 cm
Weight95 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde

Personal Life

SchoolNot Known
CollegeNot Known
ReligionChristian
HobbiesPlaying golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsLisa Oosthuizen
WifeLisa Oosthuizen

Family

FatherWillie Morris (Former cricketer)
SpouseLisa Oosthuizen

Career

International Debut
Test2 January 2016 vs England in Cape Town
ODI10 June 2013 vs Pakistan in Birmingham
T2021 December 2012 vs New Zealand in Durban
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#2(South Africa), #2(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State TeamSouth Africa, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Lions, North West, Rajasthan Royals, Titans, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play against
  • India
  • Australia
Favourite BallYorker
Records
  • Took 4 wickets in 6 balls, including a hat-trick for the Highveld Lions against Warriors
  • Highest wicket-taker in the 2015 Ram Slam T20 domestic tournament in South Africa
  • Scored the 3rd fastest half-century in IPL (IPL 9, 17 balls)
  • South Africa’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in the 2019 Cricket World Cup
  • Most expensive player in IPL auction history at the time, bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 16.25 crore in 2021
Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2012 domestic league in South Africa
RetirementAnnounced retirement from all forms of cricket in January 2022

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
Batsman
BowlerDale Steyn
Favourite Food
  • Potjiekos
  • roasted rack of lamb
Favourite ActorDax Shepard
Favourite ActressEmma Watson

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Morris comes from a cricketing family, with his father being a left-arm orthodox bowler in South African domestic cricket.
2. Both Chris and his father achieved a hat-trick during their domestic cricket careers.
3. He was purchased by Chennai Super Kings for $650,000 in the 2013 IPL auction, expressing his amazement at the amount.
4. In his debut matches for South Africa in T20, Test, and ODI formats, he took 2 wickets each.
5. Known for his batting skills, Morris has a reputation as a capable 6-hitter.
6. During IPL9 in 2016, he scored an impressive 82 runs off just 32 balls, including 4 fours and 8 sixes, against the Gujarat Lions.
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