Lea Tahuhu
288 matches · 17 Feb 2012 to 27 Jun 2026
- Full name
- Lea-Marie Maureen Tahuhu
- Born
- 23 Sept 1990, Christchurch
- Age
- 36 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium fast
Lea-Marie Maureen Tahuhu (born 23 September 1990) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler. She made her international debut for the New Zealand women's cricket team in June 2011.
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Lea Tahuhu: career summary
Lea Tahuhu is a bowler from New Zealand, born on 23 Sept 1990 in Christchurch. Lea Tahuhu has played 288 matches on CricInto's records, from 17 Feb 2012 to 27 Jun 2026, for New Zealand, Canterbury, Gujarat Giants, Sydney Thunder, Manchester Originals, Melbourne Renegades, Supernovas, Trailblazers, Lancashire Thunder and Surrey Stars.
In T20Is (86 matches, 2012–2026): 241 runs in 34 innings at an average of 11.48 and a strike rate of 111.57 (highest score 27); 82 wickets at an average of 20.88 and an economy rate of 6.70 (best 4/6).
In ODIs (74 matches, 2012–2025): 360 runs in 55 innings at an average of 10.00 and a strike rate of 88.24 (highest score 25); 98 wickets at an average of 26.78 and an economy rate of 4.71 (best 5/37).
In the Women's Big Bash League (63 matches, 2016–2022): 62 runs in 18 innings at an average of 5.17 and a strike rate of 75.61 (highest score 10); 52 wickets at an average of 25.65 and an economy rate of 6.20 (best 3/13).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 74 | 55 | 19 | 360 | 25 | 10.00 | 408 | 88.24 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 7 | 10 |
| T20I | 86 | 34 | 13 | 241 | 27 | 11.48 | 216 | 111.57 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 63 | 18 | 6 | 62 | 10 | 5.17 | 82 | 75.61 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Women's Super Smash | 34 | 31 | 6 | 298 | 31 | 11.92 | 242 | 123.14 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 4 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 110 | 39* | 22.00 | 69 | 159.42 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 10 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 6.00 | 27 | 88.89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2* | 2.00 | 9 | 22.22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Women's Premier League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge Match | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 74 | 74 | 556.5 | 2624 | 98 | 5/37 | 26.78 | 4.71 | 34.09 | 2 | 1 |
| T20I | 86 | 85 | 255.2 | 1712 | 82 | 4/6 | 20.88 | 6.70 | 18.68 | 2 | 0 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 63 | 61 | 215.2 | 1334 | 52 | 3/13 | 25.65 | 6.20 | 24.85 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 34 | 32 | 116.3 | 714 | 30 | 3/10 | 23.80 | 6.13 | 23.30 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 13 | 10 | 34 | 176 | 11 | 3/11 | 16.00 | 5.18 | 18.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 10 | 9 | 24.4 | 198 | 6 | 1/9 | 33.00 | 8.03 | 24.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 3 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 2/21 | 15.50 | 6.20 | 15.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Premier League | 2 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 1/17 | 38.00 | 7.60 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 2 | 2 | 4.1 | 60 | 0 | 0/26 | - | 14.40 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge Match | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0/14 | - | 7.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026 | NZ vs ENG T20I | DNB | 0/22 (2.2) |
| 23 Jun 2026 | NZ vs SCO T20I | DNB | 1/19 (3) |
| 23 May 2026 | NZ vs ENG T20I | DNB | 1/32 (4) |
| 25 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA T20I | DNB | 3/15 (4) |
| 22 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA T20I | DNB | 0/15 (2) |
| 20 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA T20I | DNB | 0/19 (3) |
| 25 Jan 2026 | CAN vs ND Women's Super Smash | 0 (3) | 2/24 (4) |
| 23 Jan 2026 | CAN vs WEL Women's Super Smash | 5 (10) | 0/30 (4) |
| 21 Jan 2026 | CAN vs OTA Women's Super Smash | DNB | 0/31 (4) |
| 19 Jan 2026 | CAN vs WEL Women's Super Smash | 5 (8) | 1/34 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Lea Tahuhu scored in T20Is?
Lea Tahuhu has scored 241 runs in T20Is, at an average of 11.48.
How many wickets has Lea Tahuhu taken in T20Is?
Lea Tahuhu has taken 82 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/6.
How many runs has Lea Tahuhu scored in ODIs?
Lea Tahuhu has scored 360 runs in ODIs, at an average of 10.00.
How many wickets has Lea Tahuhu taken in ODIs?
Lea Tahuhu has taken 98 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/37.
How many runs has Lea Tahuhu scored in the Women's Big Bash League?
Lea Tahuhu has scored 62 runs in the Women's Big Bash League, at an average of 5.17.
How many wickets has Lea Tahuhu taken in the Women's Big Bash League?
Lea Tahuhu has taken 52 wickets in the Women's Big Bash League, with best figures of 3/13.
What is Lea Tahuhu's highest score?
Lea Tahuhu's highest score is 39*, in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 (not out).
How old is Lea Tahuhu?
Lea Tahuhu was born on 23 Sept 1990 in Christchurch, and is 36 years old.
Which teams has Lea Tahuhu played for?
New Zealand (2012–2026), Canterbury (2020–2026), Gujarat Giants (2024), Sydney Thunder (2022), Manchester Originals (2022), Melbourne Renegades (2016–2020), Supernovas (2019), Trailblazers (2018), Lancashire Thunder (2017) and Surrey Stars (2016).