Martin Guptill

New Zealand cricketer, 2015 World Cup star

Martin Guptill - New Zealand cricketer, 2015 World Cup star
Born

September 30th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Played international cricket for New Zealand, primarily as an opening batsman. Made ODI debut in 2009 and earned recognition as a consistent performer. Achieved a career-best score of 237 not out in an ODI against West Indies in 2015. Contributed significantly during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where New Zealand reached the finals. Played for various domestic teams, including Auckland. Regarded for proficiency in limited-overs formats.

Scored 237 not out against West Indies in 2015

Part of New Zealand's 2015 ICC World Cup squad

Led run-scoring in T20I against South Africa

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