Dane Cleaver
181 matches · 6 Feb 2015 to 2 May 2026
- Full name
- Dane Cleaver
- Born
- 1 Jan 1992, Palmerston North
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper-batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
Dane Cleaver (born 1 January 1992) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for Central Districts. He made his international debut for the New Zealand cricket team in July 2022. He is the cousin of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
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Dane Cleaver: career summary
Dane Cleaver is a wicket-keeper-batter, born on 1 Jan 1992 in Palmerston North. Dane Cleaver has played 181 matches on CricInto's records, from 6 Feb 2015 to 2 May 2026, for New Zealand, Central Stags and Central Districts.
In the Plunket Shield (85 matches, 2015–2026): 5,304 runs in 145 innings at an average of 41.76 and a strike rate of 56.49, with 9 hundreds and 34 fifties (highest score 201).
In the Super Smash (82 matches, 2017–2026): 2,075 runs in 81 innings at an average of 27.67 and a strike rate of 136.33, with 1 hundred and 9 fifties (highest score 114*).
In T20Is (13 matches, 2022–2026): 222 runs in 11 innings at an average of 22.20 and a strike rate of 134.55, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 78*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 32.00 | 37 | 86.49 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 11 | 1 | 222 | 78* | 22.20 | 165 | 134.55 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 1 |
| Plunket Shield | 85 | 145 | 18 | 5304 | 201 | 41.76 | 9390 | 56.49 | 9 | 34 | 650 | 80 | 14 |
| Super Smash | 82 | 81 | 6 | 2075 | 114* | 27.67 | 1522 | 136.33 | 1 | 9 | 220 | 57 | 11 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Plunket Shield | 85 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | - | 0.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Super Smash | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2026 | NZ vs BAN T20I | 1 (3) | - |
| 27 Apr 2026 | NZ vs BAN T20I | 51 (28) | - |
| 27 Mar 2026 | CS vs ND Plunket Shield | 76 (95) & 17 (27) | - |
| 25 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA T20I | 22 (17) | - |
| 22 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA T20I | 26 (16) | - |
| 18 Mar 2026 | CS vs CAN Plunket Shield | 67 (97) & 78 (82) | - |
| 7 Mar 2026 | CS vs ND Plunket Shield | 109 (137) | - |
| 28 Feb 2026 | CS vs WF Plunket Shield | 0 (3) | - |
| 26 Jan 2026 | CD vs AUC Super Smash | 36 (21) | - |
| 24 Jan 2026 | CD vs OTA Super Smash | 0 (1) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Dane Cleaver scored in the Plunket Shield?
Dane Cleaver has scored 5,304 runs in the Plunket Shield, at an average of 41.76.
How many runs has Dane Cleaver scored in the Super Smash?
Dane Cleaver has scored 2,075 runs in the Super Smash, at an average of 27.67.
How many runs has Dane Cleaver scored in T20Is?
Dane Cleaver has scored 222 runs in T20Is, at an average of 22.20.
How many hundreds has Dane Cleaver scored?
Dane Cleaver has scored 9 hundreds in the Plunket Shield and 1 hundred in the Super Smash.
What is Dane Cleaver's highest score?
Dane Cleaver's highest score is 201, in the Plunket Shield.
How old is Dane Cleaver?
Dane Cleaver was born on 1 Jan 1992 in Palmerston North, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Dane Cleaver played for?
New Zealand (2022–2026), Central Stags (2015–2026) and Central Districts (2017–2026).