Megan Schutt

Cricketer

Australian Adelaide, South Australia

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth15/01/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceAdelaide, South Australia

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Shooter, Megs

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Hackham West Primary School, Hackham West, South Australia
  • Wirreanda High School, Morphett Vale, Adelaide, South Australia
Educational QualificationsShe dropped out of a nursing course.

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Sexual OrientationLesbian
Affairs/BoyfriendsJess Holyoake (worked as facilities officer at Cricket Australia)
Marriage Date31/03/2019

Family

FatherBrian Schutt
MotherSue Schutt
Siblings
  • Warren Schutt
  • Natalie Schutt
SpouseJess Holyoake
Children
  • Rylee
  • 18/08/2021
  • Rylee was conceived via a sperm donation.

Career

International Debut
ODI17/12/2012 against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, Sydney during Rose Bowl 2012/13
Test11/08/2013 against England at Sir Paul Getty's Ground, Wormsley during Australia Women tour of England 2013
T2022/01/2013 against New Zealand at Junction Oval, Melbourne during New Zealand Women tour of Australia 2012/13
Jersey Number
Australia Women#3
Adelaide Strikers#27
Domestic/State Team
  • South Australian Scorpions (2009/10–present)
  • Nottinghamshire (2014)
  • Adelaide Strikers (2015/16–present)
  • Supernovas (2018)
  • London Spirit (2022–present)
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023–present)
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Fast medium
International Caps205
Career Milestones
T20I Wickets151
Bowling Average17.83
Best Figures2/4 vs Pakistan (24/01/2023)
100th ODI Wicket2022
100th T20I Wicket2022

Favourites

CricketerGlenn McGrath
Football ClubAdelaide Football Club
Rules Football Player(s)
  • Taylor Walker
  • Eddie Betts
  • Tom Lynch
BeverageCoffee
FilmAlice in Wonderland (1951)
Dialogue"That's not normal, well, who's to say what normal is?" from the film Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Megan Schutt is a medium-fast bowler for the Australian women’s national cricket team.
2. She plays for the South Australian Scorpions in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and the Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
3. On March 26, 2018, Schutt became the first Australian woman to achieve a hat-trick in WT20Is.
4. In 2019, Schutt became the first Australian bowler to secure a hat-trick in WODIs, making her the first female cricketer with two hat-tricks in international cricket.
5. In the 2023 season, she represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
6. Born into a Christian family, Schutt participated actively in sports day competitions during her school days.
7. Growing up in Hackham West, she started her cricket journey at 11 and joined the Seaford club at a young age.
8. Spotted during a club match, Schutt began her career with a girls’ team and later joined the Flinders University Cricket Club.
9. At 13, she played district cricket for the Sturt Cricket Club and met Shelley Nitschke, an Australian cricketer.
10. Moving through various South Australian state teams, Schutt made notable progress in cricket.
11. At 16, Schutt altered her bowling action from out-swing to in-swing after a back injury.
12. She briefly worked as a boundary umpire but chose to focus on fielding in cricket due to her preference.
13. Debuting in 2009, Schutt played for the SA Scorpions and later joined the Australian squad for the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
14. She made her WBBL debut in the inaugural season and earned a spot in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year in 2017.
15. Schutt claimed a T20I hat-trick in 2018 and became the top-ranked T20 female bowler globally.
16. She captained the Scorpions in 2018 and excelled in the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 as the leading wicket-taker.
17. Representing IPL Supernovas, she triumphed in the 2018 Women’s T20 Challenge.
18. Returning to Adelaide in 2018 due to knee injuries, Schutt showcased exceptional performances in subsequent international matches.
19. In 2019, she secured a hat-trick in an ODI, becoming the first woman with two international cricket hat-tricks.
20. Schutt topped the wicket-taking list in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and was named in the tournament's team.
21. She played key roles in Australia’s victories in major events like the 2022 Commonwealth Games and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
22. Schutt reached milestones by achieving 100 wickets in both WODI and WT20I cricket.
23. In the 2022–23 WBBL season, she emerged as the highest wicket-taker leading Adelaide Strikers to victory.
24. Schutt continued her success in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, claiming a spot in the ICC team of the tournament.
25. She joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural WPL season after being acquired in a significant auction.
26. Schutt reflected on her cricket journey, acknowledging her growth and passion for the sport.
27. Beyond cricket, she enjoys skateboarding and actively supports LGBTQ+ rights.
28. Schutt appreciates spending time with friends and occasionally indulges in alcoholic drinks.
29. She is the leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is and holds the record for most wickets in T20 World Cups.
30. Schutt was named in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Decade in January 2021.
31. She is the first Australian woman to take both a T20I hat-trick and an ODI hat-trick.
32. Schutt earned a Gold Medal as part of Australia's undefeated run during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022.
33. She was Adelaide Strikers' Most Valuable Player in WBBL|02 and captained the team during WBBL|06.
34. Schutt is the club's all-time leading WBBL wicket-taker.
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