Bowler

Mark Watt

Born: Jul 29, 1996
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm orthodox spin
From: Eastern General Hospital, Edinburgh

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
ODI	111	1,154	22.19	81.32	66
T20I	83	321	11.07	113.43	31
First-class	10	176	17.6	58.47	55*
List A	26	127	10.58	81.94	37
T20	70	518	16.71	124.22	114*
T10	15	31	10.33	193.75	16
t10	2	15	7.5	187.5	11

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
ODI	111	140	4.36	951.3	5/33
T20I	83	94	7.10	291.1	1/23
First-class	10	30	3.15	298.0	5/83
List A	26	23	5.03	204.5	3/21
T20	70	54	7.79	247.0	4/12
T10	15	10	11.49	23.3	2/7
t10	2	0	16.25	4.0	—

Recent performances

ODI match form

13 Aug 2026Scotland vs CanadaODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 1 (3)
Bowling: 1/37 (7.0 ov)

9 Aug 2026Scotland vs United Arab EmiratesODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 21 (14) • 2×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/53 (8.0 ov)

7 Aug 2026Scotland vs CanadaODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 15 (16) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/39 (10.0 ov)

20 May 2026Scotland vs United States of AmericaODI · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 66 (85) • 4×4, 3×6
Bowling: 0/26 (7.0 ov)

18 May 2026Scotland vs NepalODI · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 20 (34) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: 2/58 (10.0 ov)

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14 May 2026Scotland vs United States of AmericaODI · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 25* (13) • 2×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/55 (7.0 ov)

12 May 2026Scotland vs NepalODI · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 24 (18) • 2×4, 2×6
Bowling: 2/37 (8.0 ov)

12 Apr 2026Scotland vs NamibiaODI · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 27* (41) • 2×4, 1×6
Bowling: 2/21 (10.0 ov)

8 Apr 2026Scotland vs OmanODI · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 0 (1)
Bowling: 0/32 (4.0 ov)

6 Apr 2026Scotland vs NamibiaODI · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/23 (9.0 ov)

4 Sep 2025Scotland vs NamibiaODI · Maple Leaf North-West Ground (A), King City

Batting: 14 (18) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 1/13 (5.0 ov)

31 Aug 2025Scotland vs CanadaODI · Maple Leaf North-West Ground (A), King City

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/49 (10.0 ov)

12 Jun 2025Scotland vs NetherlandsODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 2* (2)
Bowling: 1/69 (10.0 ov)

8 Jun 2025Scotland vs NepalODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 21* (9) • 0×4, 3×6
Bowling: 0/58 (10.0 ov)

6 Jun 2025Scotland vs NetherlandsODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 60 (72) • 5×4, 2×6
Bowling: 2/37 (10.0 ov)

2 Jun 2025Scotland vs NepalODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 10* (6) • 0×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/53 (9.5 ov)

16 May 2025Scotland vs NetherlandsODI · SV Kampong CC, Kampong, Utrecht, Utrecht

Batting: 0 (1)
Bowling: 0/39 (9.0 ov)

14 May 2025Scotland vs United Arab EmiratesODI · SV Kampong CC, Kampong, Utrecht, Utrecht

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/24 (10.0 ov)

10 May 2025Scotland vs NetherlandsODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 10 (19)
Bowling: 1/48 (10.0 ov)

8 May 2025Scotland vs United Arab EmiratesODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 0 (4)
Bowling: 1/55 (10.0 ov)

4 May 2025Scotland vs United Arab EmiratesODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 14* (22) • 0×4, 1×6
Bowling: 2/34 (10.0 ov)

31 Oct 2024Scotland vs United States of AmericaODI · Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Batting: 5* (2) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 2/48 (8.0 ov)

29 Oct 2024Scotland vs NepalODI · Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Batting: 34 (40) • 0×4, 3×6
Bowling: 1/43 (8.0 ov)

25 Oct 2024Scotland vs United States of AmericaODI · Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/21 (5.4 ov)

26 Jul 2024Scotland vs NamibiaODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 10* (13)
Bowling: 0/28 (6.0 ov)

20 Jul 2024Scotland vs NamibiaODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: 1 (6)
Bowling: 2/62 (10.0 ov)

16 Jul 2024Scotland vs OmanODI · Forthill, Dundee

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/8 (6.0 ov)

7 Mar 2024Scotland vs CanadaODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 9 (29) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/40 (8.4 ov)

3 Mar 2024Scotland vs United Arab EmiratesODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/28 (10.0 ov)

1 Mar 2024Scotland vs CanadaODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 21 (28) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 1/56 (10.0 ov)

About Mark Watt

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A canny operator with the ball, Mark Watt has emerged as one of Scotland’s most dependable white-ball bowlers in recent years. The left-arm spinner , known for his flatter trajectory and tactical discipline, is widely recognised for his ability to apply pressure rather than hunt for wickets outright . Watt’s approach is straightforward yet effective — firing the ball in at a quick pace , targeting the stumps, and denying batsmen any room to free their arms. While not a big turner of the ball, his accuracy and control have made him a go-to option in the T20 format , where batsmen are forced to take risks against his tight lines. His most memorable moment came during Scotland’s historic ODI win over England in 2018 , a match that remains the country's most celebrated cricketing triumph to date. In a high-scoring thriller against the then No.1-ranked side, Watt held his nerve with the ball, playing a key role in closing out the game for Scotland. Though he is a handy lower-order batsman , Watt is primarily selected for his bowling prowess. He has had county stints with Derbyshire and Lancashire , gaining valuable experience in the English domestic circuit. While he has featured in a handful of First-Class matches , his skill set is tailor-made for limited-overs formats , particularly T20 cricket , where his defensive style often frustrates aggressive batsmen into making mistakes. With his unique spin approach and growing experience on the international and domestic circuit, Mark Watt continues to be a vital cog in Scotland’s white-ball bowling unit.