Allrounder · AU

Nick Kelly (C)

Born: Jul 25, 1993
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm orthodox spin
From: St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	7	405	36.82	58.61	121
ODI	9	198	33	74.44	83
T20I	24	443	26.06	127.67	95
First-class	43	3,169	41.16	57.25	161
List A	79	2,290	30.13	82.34	120
T20	84	1,949	25.31	127.47	95*
T10	6	147	29.4	163.33	45
list a	5	302	60.4	86.78	103

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
First-class	43	0	4	5.0	—
T20	84	3	8.17	6.0	2/11

Recent performances

ODI match form

13 Nov 2026New Zealand vs IndiaODI · Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Batting: 4 (8)
Bowling: —

22 Jul 2026New Zealand vs West IndiesODI · Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Batting: 64 (80) • 5×4, 2×6
Bowling: —

19 Jul 2026New Zealand vs West IndiesODI · Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Batting: 3 (7)
Bowling: —

23 Apr 2026New Zealand vs BangladeshODI · Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Batting: 59 (80) • 6×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

20 Apr 2026New Zealand vs BangladeshODI · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Batting: 83 (102) • 14×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

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17 Apr 2026New Zealand vs BangladeshODI · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Batting: 7 (23) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

About Nick Kelly (C)

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Nick Kelly, born on July 25, 1993, in New Zealand, is a stylish left-handed batter whose elegance at the crease is matched by his unwavering consistency. With a natural flair for stroke play and the grit to anchor an innings under pressure, Kelly has become a pillar of New Zealand’s domestic cricket scene. A player of resilience and adaptability, he has seamlessly transitioned across formats, blending finesse with firepower. Kelly's cricketing journey began to gain prominence when he debuted in New Zealand's domestic competitions. His initial years were marked by steady performances, laying the groundwork for a promising career. Over time, he developed a reputation for his solid technique and ability to anchor innings, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Before embarking on his domestic career in New Zealand, Kelly represented the New Zealand Under-19 team during the 2011/12 season. In five Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs), he scored 82 runs at an average of 20.50, with a top score of 62 not out. In 2022, Kelly played for Harefield Cricket Club in the UK, where he had an impressive season. He scored nearly 1,000 runs, including centuries in his first two games and a league century against Tring. Additionally, he took a five-wicket haul in a T20 match and contributed crucial wickets in league games. Kelly made his first-class debut in the 2015/16 season, representing Northern Districts. However, his tenure with the Otago Volts was a significant phase in his career. During the 2021/22 Plunket Shield season, he achieved his highest first-class score of 234 not out, underscoring his potential as a top-order batter. Nick Kelly made his List A debut for Northern Districts in the 2015/16 Ford Trophy on December 27, 2015, against Central Districts at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. Batting at No. 5, he played a composed knock of 26 runs off 39 balls, striking two boundaries before falling to Ajaz Patel. Nick Kelly made his T20 debut for Northern District