- Name
- Max O'Dowd
- Nationality
Netherlands- Position
- Batter
- Current Team
- Netherlands
- Leagues
- ICC Cricket World Cup
- Born
- March 4, 1994
- Age
- 30
Max O’Dowd Stats – Opening Batter | Netherlands | Cricketer Profile
Netherlands – Opening Batter | INTL 2015-2023
Max O’Dowd Profile
Max O’Dowd, a New Zealander by birth, has made a significant impact on Netherlands cricket. Born on March 4, 1994, in Auckland, Max holds a Dutch passport through his mother. Primarily a batting all-rounder, he bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break. Max made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe on June 19, 2019, and his T20I debut against Nepal on July 1, 2015. He has shown promise in both formats, especially in T20Is, where he has scored 1589 runs in 58 matches. Although Netherlands is not a full-member nation in international cricket, Max’s aggressive batting style and early success in ODIs make him a player to watch.
Max O’Dowd Stats
Max O’Dowd Batting Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 33 | 33 | 2 | 1158 | 90 | 37.35 | 1565 | 73.99 | 0 | 10 | 114 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| T20I | 58 | 57 | 4 | 1589 | 133* | 29.98 | 1301 | 122.13 | 1 | 11 | 166 | 37 | 19 | 0 |
| FC | 5 | 8 | 0 | 326 | 126 | 40.75 | 612 | 53.26 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 47 | 45 | 3 | 1398 | 90 | 33.28 | 1946 | 71.83 | 0 | 11 | 131 | 19 | 15 | 0 |
| T20 | 73 | 70 | 5 | 1807 | 133* | 27.8 | 1509 | 119.74 | 1 | 12 | 185 | 45 | 21 | 0 |
Max O’Dowd Bowling Career Summary
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODI | 33 | 3 | 43 | 39 | 0 | – | – | – | 5.44 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 58 | 9 | 76 | 119 | 3 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 39.66 | 9.39 | 25.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 5 | 9 | 444 | 321 | 6 | 2/26 | 3/32 | 53.5 | 4.33 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 47 | 9 | 205 | 188 | 3 | 1/23 | 1/23 | 62.66 | 5.5 | 68.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 73 | 10 | 88 | 135 | 3 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 45 | 9.2 | 29.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Max O’Dowd Recent Matches
| Match | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| Wolves vs VK | 7 | 0/4 | 28-Jul-2023 | Brampton | OTHERT20 |
| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 33 | — | 09-Jul-2023 | Harare | ODI # 4620 |
| Netherlands vs Scotland | 20 | — | 06-Jul-2023 | Bulawayo | ODI # 4616 |
| Netherlands vs Oman | 35 | — | 03-Jul-2023 | Harare | ODI # 4611 |
| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 0 | — | 30-Jun-2023 | Bulawayo | ODI # 4606 |
Debut of Max O’Dowd
| Format | Match Details | Date | Ground |
| ODI | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe at Deventer | June 19, 2019 | Deventer |
| T20I | Netherlands vs Nepal at Amstelveen | July 01, 2015 | Amstelveen |
| FC | Netherlands vs P.N.G. at Amstelveen | June 16 – 18, 2015 | Amstelveen |
| List A | Netherlands vs Scotland at Amstelveen | September 14 – 15, 2015 | Amstelveen |
| T20 | Netherlands vs Nepal at Amstelveen | July 01, 2015 | Amstelveen |
Notable Achievements
Max O’Dowd has had a promising start to his ODI career, which began in 2019. He has scored two fifties in as many innings in ODIs. He has also played more T20 cricket than other formats, indicating his suitability for the shortest format of the game.
Style of Play
Max O’Dowd is an ultra-aggressive batsman who prefers to bat at the top of the order. His batting style is best suited for T20 cricket.
International Career
Born in New Zealand, Max O’Dowd gained a Netherlands passport through his Dutch mother, allowing him to represent the Netherlands in international cricket. He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe on June 19, 2019, and his last ODI was against Sri Lanka on July 9, 2023. His T20 debut was against Nepal on July 1, 2015.
IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances
Max O’Dowd has not played in the IPL but has represented teams like Rotterdam Rhinos, Auckland, Chattogram Challengers, and Brampton Wolves in domestic cricket.
Future Prospects
As the Netherlands is not a full-member nation in international cricket, Max will have limited opportunities to shine. However, he remains a promising prospect.
Trivia
Max O’Dowd is a New Zealander by origin and did a major part of his schooling in Auckland. He gained the Netherlands passport through his Dutch mother.
FAQs of Max O’Dowd
Q1: When did Max O’Dowd make his ODI debut for the Netherlands?
A: Max O’Dowd made his ODI debut for the Netherlands against Zimbabwe at Deventer on June 19, 2019.
Q2: What teams has Max O’Dowd represented in domestic cricket?
A: Max O’Dowd has played for domestic teams like Rotterdam Rhinos, Auckland, Chattogram Challengers, and Brampton Wolves.
Q3: How did Max O’Dowd qualify to play for the Netherlands?
A: Born in New Zealand, Max O’Dowd qualified to play for the Netherlands through his Dutch mother, allowing him to represent the country in international cricket.
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