Kyle Jamieson

Cricketer

New Zealander Auckland, New Zealand

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth30/12/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceAuckland, New Zealand

Latest News about Kyle Jamieson

17/04/2026

Kyle Jamieson was acquired by Delhi Capitals at a base price of INR 2 Crore during the IPL 2026 auction. The towering fast bowler adds a unique dimension to DC's pace attack with his ability to extract steep bounce and contribute as a lower-order batter. This marks his return to the IPL after playing for Punjab Kings as a replacement in 2025.

01/01/2026

Kyle Jamieson was selected for the New Zealand squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup following Adam Milne's withdrawal due to a hamstring injury. The right-arm fast-medium bowler strengthens the BLACKCAPS' pace options with his height-generated bounce and lower-order hitting ability. This comes after his participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKyle Alex Jamieson
NicknameKilla

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 8"
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorMedium Ash Blond

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityLincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce from Lincoln University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

SiblingsBritt Jamieson

Career

International Debut
ODI8 February 2020 vs India at Eden Park, Auckland (player of the match)
Test21 February 2020 vs India at Basin Reserve
T20I27 November 2020 vs West Indies at Auckland
Domestic/State Team
  • Auckland
  • Canterbury
  • New Zealand Under-19
Coach/MentorGary Stead (during his time at Canterbury)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
Records
23 February 2020Equaled former Australian skipper Michael Clarke's record of hitting most sixes on debut innings in Test cricket
IPL Teams
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Punjab Kings
Achievements
  • Player of the Match in the 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship Final with 5-31 in the first innings and seven wickets overall
  • Named in the 2021 ICC Test Team of the Year
  • Fastest New Zealander to 50 Test wickets (ninth Test match)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kyle Jamieson consumes alcohol occasionally.
2. He holds the title of the tallest New Zealand cricketer to have competed in international matches.
3. His career highlight includes taking six wickets for seven runs in a T20 game, one of the third-best performances in cricket history.
4. Apart from cricket, he enjoys playing Golf and has an interest in Gymnastics.
5. He attended Auckland Grammar School and represented New Zealand at the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
6. In his youth, he played point guard at the New Zealand Breakers basketball academy before focusing on cricket.
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