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Mitchell Hay is a right-handed wicket-keeper batter. He was born on December 12, 2001, in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has emerged as a distinguished figure in contemporary cricket. He eventually started playing for his hometown Canterbury. Hay's cricketing odyssey commenced in the cricketing heartland of Canterbury. His innate talent was evident from a young age, and he rapidly ascended through the ranks of age-group cricket. His commitment to the sport culminated in his debut for the Canterbury senior team during the 2020/21 season. His first breakthrough was in December 2020, playing for his hometown against Central District, he caught three catches and was a part of two run-outs. Although he didn’t bat, he earned his reputation as a specialized keeper. Nearly after a year-long wait, he made his T20 debut in March 2021, against Central District, scoring 29 runs at a strike rate of more than 180. In the longer format, he debuted against Otago in March 2022 in the Plunket Shield. He played a magnificent knock of 62 runs in his first innings, before taking three catches as a wicketkeeper. The 2023-24 season was a watershed period for Hay. His exceptional performances with both bat and gloves earned him the prestigious title of Canterbury Men's Player of the Year. During this season, he amassed a total of 989 runs across all formats, with a standout performance in the Plunket Shield, scoring 562 runs at an average of 51.09, including three fifties and a century. Additionally, his wicketkeeping skills were highlighted by 51 catches and two stumpings, underscoring his dual-threat capability. Hay's domestic exploits did not go unnoticed, leading to his maiden call-up to the New Zealand national team for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in November 2024, where he made his ODI and T20I debuts. Despite a challenging start with the bat, recording a two-ball duck. Hay etched his name into the annals of cricket history by achieving six dismis
