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

T20 match form

18 Apr 2026Scotland vs NamibiaT20I · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/23 (4.0 ov)

15 Apr 2026Scotland vs NamibiaT20I · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/24 (4.0 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.