Leigh Kasperek
146 matches · 6 Jul 2015 to 9 Jan 2025
- Full name
- Leigh Meghan Kasperek
- Born
- 15 Feb 1992, Edinburgh
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- Bowling all-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Leigh Meghan Kasperek (born 15 February 1992) is a Scottish cricketer who plays internationally for the New Zealand national team. She previously played for the Scottish national side, but switched to New Zealand in order to play at a higher level.
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Leigh Kasperek: career summary
Leigh Kasperek is a bowling all-rounder, born on 15 Feb 1992 in Edinburgh. Leigh Kasperek has played 146 matches on CricInto's records, from 6 Jul 2015 to 9 Jan 2025, for Wellington, New Zealand, Northern Diamonds, Velocity and Yorkshire Diamonds.
In T20Is (44 matches, 2016–2024): 85 runs in 19 innings at an average of 5.67 and a strike rate of 95.51 (highest score 19); 65 wickets at an average of 16.40 and an economy rate of 6.79 (best 3/13).
In ODIs (32 matches, 2015–2021): 148 runs in 22 innings at an average of 9.25 and a strike rate of 55.02 (highest score 21); 52 wickets at an average of 20.88 and an economy rate of 4.08 (best 6/46).
In the Women's Super Smash (31 matches, 2021–2025): 195 runs in 22 innings at an average of 11.47 and a strike rate of 85.15 (highest score 29); 56 wickets at an average of 11.32 and an economy rate of 5.62 (best 4/22).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 32 | 22 | 6 | 148 | 21 | 9.25 | 269 | 55.02 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| T20I | 44 | 19 | 4 | 85 | 19 | 5.67 | 89 | 95.51 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Women's Super Smash | 31 | 22 | 5 | 195 | 29 | 11.47 | 229 | 85.15 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 194 | 60* | 38.80 | 175 | 110.86 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 10 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 7.00 | 29 | 96.55 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | 7 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 31 | 9.40 | 94 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlotte Edwards Cup | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3.25 | 11 | 118.18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11* | - | 20 | 55.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 32 | 32 | 266.1 | 1086 | 52 | 6/46 | 20.88 | 4.08 | 30.71 | 2 | 2 |
| T20I | 44 | 44 | 157 | 1066 | 65 | 3/13 | 16.40 | 6.79 | 14.49 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 31 | 31 | 112.5 | 634 | 56 | 4/22 | 11.32 | 5.62 | 12.09 | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 | 14 | 14 | 46.1 | 272 | 22 | 4/16 | 12.36 | 5.89 | 12.59 | 2 | 0 |
| Women's Cricket Super League | 10 | 10 | 32 | 239 | 10 | 4/16 | 23.90 | 7.47 | 19.20 | 1 | 0 |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | 7 | 7 | 52 | 243 | 9 | 3/39 | 27.00 | 4.67 | 34.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlotte Edwards Cup | 6 | 6 | 17 | 133 | 5 | 2/16 | 26.60 | 7.82 | 20.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 2 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 2/23 | 9.33 | 4.67 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | WEL vs CD Women's Super Smash | DNB | 1/16 (2.2) |
| 4 Jan 2025 | WEL vs CD Women's Super Smash | 5 (11) | 4/22 (4) |
| 1 Jan 2025 | WEL vs ND Women's Super Smash | 6 (12) | 2/18 (4) |
| 12 Oct 2024 | NZ vs SL T20I | DNB | 2/27 (4) |
| 19 Sept 2024 | NZ vs AUS T20I | 14 (16) | 1/32 (3.4) |
| 11 Jul 2024 | NZ vs ENG T20I | 1 (4) | 0/25 (4) |
| 9 Jul 2024 | NZ vs ENG T20I | DNB | 1/11 (1) |
| 28 Jan 2024 | WEL vs CD Women's Super Smash | 0 (3) | 1/21 (4) |
| 22 Jan 2024 | WEL vs CAN Women's Super Smash | DNB | 3/20 (4) |
| 15 Jan 2024 | WEL vs ND Women's Super Smash | DNB | 3/16 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Leigh Kasperek scored in T20Is?
Leigh Kasperek has scored 85 runs in T20Is, at an average of 5.67.
How many wickets has Leigh Kasperek taken in T20Is?
Leigh Kasperek has taken 65 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/13.
How many runs has Leigh Kasperek scored in ODIs?
Leigh Kasperek has scored 148 runs in ODIs, at an average of 9.25.
How many wickets has Leigh Kasperek taken in ODIs?
Leigh Kasperek has taken 52 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/46.
How many runs has Leigh Kasperek scored in the Women's Super Smash?
Leigh Kasperek has scored 195 runs in the Women's Super Smash, at an average of 11.47.
How many wickets has Leigh Kasperek taken in the Women's Super Smash?
Leigh Kasperek has taken 56 wickets in the Women's Super Smash, with best figures of 4/22.
What is Leigh Kasperek's highest score?
Leigh Kasperek's highest score is 60*, in the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20 (not out).
How old is Leigh Kasperek?
Leigh Kasperek was born on 15 Feb 1992 in Edinburgh, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Leigh Kasperek played for?
Wellington (2020–2025), New Zealand (2015–2024), Northern Diamonds (2022), Velocity (2020) and Yorkshire Diamonds (2019).