Megan Schutt

Megan Schutt
Name	Megan Schutt
Fullname	Megan Schutt
Birth date	15 January 1993
Birth place	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast-medium
Role	Bowler
Club1	South Australia
Year1	2011–present
Club2	Adelaide Strikers
Year2	2015–present
Club3	Melbourne Stars
Year3	2021–2022
Club4	Tasmania
Year4	2023–present
Club5	Southern Vipers
Year5	2024–present
Nationalteam1	Australia
Nationalyear1	2012–present
Testdebutdate	11 August
Testdebutyear	2015
Testdebutagainst	England
Testcap	168
Odidebutdate	19 January
Odidebutyear	2013
Odidebutagainst	New Zealand
Odicap	125
T20idebutdate	22 January
T20idebutyear	2012
T20idebutagainst	New Zealand
T20icap	35
Medaltemplates	Gold, 2022 Birmingham, TeamGold, 2020 Australia, TeamGold, 2023 South Africa, TeamGold, 2022 New Zealand, Team

Megan Schutt is an Australian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. A mainstay of the Australian national team since her debut in 2012, she has been instrumental in multiple World Cup victories. Known for her accuracy and swing bowling, Schutt has also had a prolific domestic career across Australia and England.

Early life and background

Megan Schutt was born on 15 January 1993 in Adelaide, South Australia. She attended Brighton Secondary School and began playing cricket at a young age, initially inspired by watching her brother play. Her talent was honed through the South Australian Cricket Association pathways, and she represented South Australia at underage levels before making her senior state debut.

Domestic career

Schutt's domestic career began with South Australia in the Women's National Cricket League in 2011. She became a key player for the Adelaide Strikers in the Women's Big Bash League from its inception in 2015, known for her death bowling. She had a stint with the Melbourne Stars in the 2021-22 season before returning to the Strikers. In 2023, she joined Tasmania in the WNCL and signed with the Southern Vipers in England's Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for 2024.

International career

Schutt made her Twenty20 International debut against New Zealand in 2012 and her One Day International debut against the same opponent in 2013. Her Test debut came in the 2015 Women's Ashes against England. A prolific wicket-taker, she played pivotal roles in Australia's triumphs at the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup, 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and 2022 Commonwealth Games. She has also featured in multiple editions of The Women's Ashes.

Playing style

Schutt is renowned for her exceptional control and ability to swing the new ball, particularly her inswinger to right-handed batters. She excels in the powerplay and death overs in limited-overs cricket, often using variations like the slower ball and yorker. Her accuracy and consistent line and length have drawn comparisons to renowned Australian seamers like Glenn McGrath.

Personal life

Schutt married her longtime partner, Jess Holyoake, in a ceremony in 2022. She is an advocate for LGBT rights in Australia and mental health awareness within sport. Outside of cricket, she has studied nursing and is a passionate supporter of the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Career statistics

As of 2024, Schutt has taken over 100 wickets in both WODIs and WT20Is. In Test matches, she has a notable five-wicket haul. Her domestic record includes being a leading wicket-taker in multiple Women's Big Bash League seasons for the Adelaide Strikers.

Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Australian women cricketers Category:Australia women One Day International cricketers Category:Australia women Twenty20 International cricketers Category:Australia women Test cricketers Category:Sportswomen from South Australia Category:Adelaide Strikers players Category:Melbourne Stars players Category:Southern Vipers cricketers