Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Hobart, Tasmania |
Latest News about Riley Meredith
11/2025
Riley Meredith signed a contract with Somerset County Cricket Club to play in the 2026 edition of the T20 Blast. This follows his previous successful stints with the club, including being the top wicket-taker in the 2025 tournament with 28 wickets in 14 games. The agreement underscores his ongoing importance to Somerset's T20 campaign.
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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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| Cricket Ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
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. |