Max O'Dowd
Max O'Dowd is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler for the Netherlands national cricket team, born in Auckland, New Zealand on March 4, 1994. As of late 2025, the 31-year-old holds ICC rankings in batting and has played in numerous matches for the Dutch national side in both ODI and T20 formats.
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Max O'Dowd
Max O'Dowd Overview
Major Teams Represented
- International: Netherlands (2015–present)
- Domestic/Past: Auckland Aces (New Zealand), Netherlands A, Rotterdam Rhinos (Euro T20 Slam), Chattogram Challengers (Bangladesh Premier League), Brampton Wolves (Global T20 Canada), V.O.C. Rotterdam, European XI, Karnali Yaks (Nepal Premier League)
International Debuts
| Format | Date | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | July 1, 2015 | Netherlands | Nepal |
| List A | September 14, 2015 | Netherlands | Scotland |
| ODI | June 19, 2019 | Netherlands | Zimbabwe |
Career Statistics (as Of Feb 2026)
- ODI: 65 Matches, 2,153 Runs, 35.88 Avg, 1 Hundred, 15 Fifties, Highest Score: 158*
- T20I: 91 Matches, 2,354 Runs, 29.06 Avg, 1 Hundred, 16 Fifties, Highest Score: 133*
- First-class: 5 Matches, 326 Runs, 40.75 Avg, 1 Hundred, Highest Score: 126
- Fielding: 36 T20I Catches, 17 ODI Catches
Records And Career Highlights
- Highest ODI Score (Netherlands): 158 not out against Scotland on 12 June 2025.
- First Dutch T20I Century: 133* off 73 balls against Malaysia in April 2021.
- Fastest Start in ODI: Second batsman to score half-centuries in each of his first three ODI matches.
- 2021/2022 T20 World Cups: Top scorer for the Netherlands in multiple matches.
- Consistency Record: 2nd most innings before first duck in T20I (70 innings).
- Top Run-Getter: As of early 2026, he is the top run-getter for the Netherlands in both ODIs and T20Is.
Awards & Recognition
- Netherlands Cricket Player of the Year (2020): Recognised for his performances in 2020 (awarded in 2021/2022 period).
- Played in the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 ICC T20 World Cups and 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
- Key part of the 2020–21 Nepal Tri-Nation Series.
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Royal Dutch Cricket Association
The official and authoritative portal of Dutch cricket, dedicated to showcasing the international dynamics of the Dutch national team, the domestic league system and the unique development process of cricket in this European football country to the world. .
Dutch Cricketers Association
A professional institution focused on cultivating elite talents, it is committed to providing the next generation of professional players to the Dutch and European cricket circles through high-level coaching guidance and overseas training camps.
Voorburg Cricket Club
The official portal of VCC, one of the Netherlands' top cricket clubs, showcasing the club's rich history, modern training facilities and leading position as a cradle of talent for the Dutch national team.
Kampong Cricket
The cricket branch of SV Kampong, the Netherlands' largest all-round sports club, showcases its strong cricket tradition, multi-purpose training ground and vibrant community sports culture in the Utrecht area.
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