Ben Lister Profile, New Zealand
New Zealand -
Bowler
Full Name: Ben Lister
Birth Date: January 1, 1996 (30 Years)
Birth Place: Henderson, Auckland
Nationality: New Zealand
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Medium
Teams: New Zealand, Auckland Aces, Nottinghamshire, New Zealand A, Surrey Jaguars
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 16.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 77 | 25 | 76 | 80 | 14 | 17 | 6.9 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| List A | 71 | 33 | 153 | 205 | 20 | 30 | 11.76 | 74.63 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| First Class | 39 | 44 | 251 | 755 | 18 | 42 | 9.65 | 33.24 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 4 | - | 220 | 6 | 3/69 | 36.66 | 6.11 | - | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 12 | - | 339 | 11 | 3/35 | 30.81 | 8.3 | - | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 77 | 76 | - | 2030 | 77 | 4/26 | 26.36 | 8.02 | - | 0 |
| List A | 71 | 69 | - | 2918 | 83 | 6/51 | 35.15 | 5.43 | - | 2 |
| First Class | 39 | 63 | - | 2448 | 93 | 6/67 | 26.32 | 2.77 | - | 1 |
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Ben Lister is a professional cricket player who represents the New Zealand national team on the international level. In domestic cricket, Ben Lister plays for the Auckland Aces. Born on 1 January 1996, Ben Lister is a left-arm fast-medium pace bowler. He has been with the national team setup for the past two years. Once considered to be the successor of Trent Boult, the 30-year-old has not been able to reach the heights of Boult, but has made an impact in the limited matches he has been called up to represent the national team. Here you can explore all the details about Ben Lister’s international career in ODI, T20, and Test.
Ben Lister ODI Debut
Ben Lister ODI career began on 5 May 2023 against Pakistan. The match was held at the National Stadium in Karachi. On his debut, he bowled 10 overs, taking 1 wicket, while conceding 57 runs, and his maiden wicket came against Shan Masood. Besides that, he also faced 3 balls as a batsman, scoring 1 run (not out). In the end, New Zealand were defeated by Pakistan by 102 runs.
Ben Lister ODI Career
In Ben Lister ODI career, he has made 4 appearances for the New Zealand national team. He has played against the likes of Pakistan, England, and Bangladesh. Despite spending limited time with the national team in the past two years following his debut, Ben Lister has been impactful in all the matches he has participated in. At the age of 30, he is not a young player, but he is a reliable bowler, and might get more opportunities to take part in ODI matches for the New Zealand national team.
Ben Lister ODI Stats
Ben Lister total ODI wickets are 6 in 4 matches. He maintains a bowling average of 36.67 with an economy rate of 6.11 and a strike rate of 36.00. Ben Lister ODI records also include his best bowling figure, which came against England on 13 September 2023, when he took 3 wickets and gave away 69 runs.
Ben Lister ODI stats as a batsman are average, considering he is a lower-order batsman for the national team. In 4 matches, he has scored 12 runs in total. His highest score in ODI cricket is 5 runs, which he scored against England on 13 September 2023.
Ben Lister ODI Records and Achievements
Career-best bowling: His best bowling figures are 3/69, which came against England.
Career-best batting: His best batting figures are 5 runs, which came against England.
First wicket: His first ODI wicket came against Pakistan, when he dismissed Shan Masood.
Ben Lister T20 Debut
Ben Lister's T20 career began on 1 February 2023 against India. The match was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On his debut, he bowled 4 overs, while conceding 42 runs without taking a single wicket. He faced only one ball in the match and did not score any runs. In the end, New Zealand were defeated by India by 168 runs.
Ben Lister T20 Career
In Ben Lister's T20 career, he has made 13 appearances for the New Zealand national team. He has played against the likes of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh. Since making his debut, he has not been able to become a prominent member of the national side. But in the limited opportunities presented to him, he has been a reliable bowler for the national team.
Ben Lister T20 Stats
Ben Lister total T20 wickets are 11 in 13 matches. He maintains a bowling average of 30.83 with an economy rate of 8.30 and a strike rate of 22.27. Ben Lister T20 records also include his best bowling figures, which came against the UAE, when he took 3 wickets and conceded 35 runs.
Ben Lister T20 stats as a batsman are non-existent because he is mainly used as a bowler, and comes on to bat at either 10 or 11. In 13 matches, he has played 3 innings as a batsman, scoring 1 run.
Ben Lister T20 Records and Achievements
Career-best bowling: His best bowling figures are 3/35, which came against the United Arab Emirates.
Career-best batting: His 1 run in his entire T20 career came against Pakistan in 2023.
Ben Lister Test Debut
Ben Lister has played in 4 ODI matches and 13 T20 matches for the New Zealand national team. However, the 30-year-old bowler is yet to make his Test debut. His journey with the national team began in 2023, but in the last three years, he has not been a prominent figure in the national team setup. Ben Lister’s reliable performances could provide him another crack at the national team, but his age might come into play for the selectors.
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