Alex Carey

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Alex Carey Profile

Alex Carey, born on August 27, 1991, in Loxton, South Australia, has swiftly emerged as one of Australia’s most reliable wicket-keeper batsmen. Beginning his career as an Australian rules footballer, Carey transitioned to cricket and made his mark with South Australia in domestic circuits. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the Adelaide Strikers for the Big Bash League, where he showcased his prowess both behind and in front of the stumps. Recognized for his calm demeanor and sharp cricketing acumen, Carey made his international debut for Australia in 2018. Since then, he has been a regular feature in the limited-overs format, impressing with his agile wicket-keeping and aggressive batting style. As he continues to evolve, Carey is undoubtedly a player to watch, representing the future of Australian cricket.

Alex Carey Stats

Alex Carey Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	25	36	4	1003	111	31.34	1742	57.57	1	5	109	6	87	7
ODI	64	58	11	1667	106	35.46	1896	87.92	1	7	154	14	73	8
T20I	38	26	5	233	37*	11.09	215	108.37	0	0	19	7	19	9
FC	74	122	12	3673	143	33.39	6212	59.12	6	20	418	26	268	11
List A	111	105	14	3292	128*	36.17	3746	87.88	3	19	343	34	121	11
T20	107	93	10	2351	101	28.32	1839	127.84	2	13	224	64	77	14

Alex Carey Bowling Career Summary

Format

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Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

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Ave

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SR

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10w

Test

25

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ODI

64

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T20I

38

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FC

74

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List A

111

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T20

107

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Alex Carey Recent Matches

Match	Batting	Wicketkeeping	Date	Ground	Format
Australia vs England	10 & 28	1c/0s & 3c/0s	27-Jul-2023	The Oval	Test
Australia vs England	20	2c/0s	19-Jul-2023	Manchester	Test
Australia vs England	8 & 5	2c/0s & 3c/0s	06-Jul-2023	Leeds	Test
Australia vs England	22 & 21	1c/1s & 3c/1s	28-Jun-2023	Lord’s	Test
Australia vs England	66 & 20	3c/2s & 3c/1s	16-Jun-2023	Birmingham	Test

Debut of Alex Carey

Format	Date	Against	Venue
Test	December 08 – 11, 2021	England	Brisbane
ODI	January 19, 2018	England	Brisbane
T20I	February 03, 2018	New Zealand	Sydney
FC (First-Class)	February 19 – 21, 2013	NSW	Adelaide
List A	February 17, 2013	NSW	Adelaide
T20	January 18, 2017	Strikers vs Thunder	Sydney

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• Alex Carey was a pivotal player for Australia in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He scored 375 runs in 10 matches with an average of 62.50, showcasing his ability to stabilize the innings and accelerate when required.

Notable Achievements

• Carey holds the record for the highest score by a No.7 batsman in World Cup history, with his 85 runs against South Africa in 2019.
• He became the vice-captain of the Australian limited-overs teams in 2018.
• In January 2021, he scored his maiden ODI century against India.

Style of Play

• Known for his calm and composed demeanor, Carey is a versatile wicketkeeper-batsman. He can anchor the innings during tough situations and can also accelerate the scoring rate when needed.
• Behind the stumps, his sharp reflexes and agility make him a reliable wicketkeeper.

International Career

• Made his ODI debut against England in 2018 and quickly established himself as a dependable middle-order batsman and wicketkeeper.
• He has been a regular feature in Australia’s T20I squad since his debut in 2018.
• Earned his Test cap in 2021 against England in the Ashes series.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

• Carey has played for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• In the domestic circuit, he represents South Australia and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. He has had several notable performances, especially in the BBL, where he’s been instrumental for the Strikers.

Future Prospects

With his consistent performances in limited-overs cricket and his recent Test debut, Carey is poised to be a long-term prospect for Australia in all formats. His leadership qualities also make him a potential future captain.

Trivia

Before his cricketing career took off, Carey played Australian rules football and was even listed by the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

FAQs of Alex Carey

Q1. When did Alex Carey make his debut for the Australian cricket team?

A: Alex Carey made his ODI debut for Australia against England at The Gabba on January 19, 2018.

Q2. What notable record does Alex Carey hold in the Cricket World Cup?

A: Alex Carey holds the record for the highest score by a No.7 batsman in World Cup history, scoring 85 runs against South Africa in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Q3. Which IPL franchise has Alex Carey played for?

A: Alex Carey has represented the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).