Craig Meschede
132 matches · 13 Apr 2014 to 20 Jun 2019
- Full name
- Craig Anthony Joseph Meschede
- Born
- 21 Nov 1991, Johannesburg
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast
Craig Anthony Joseph Meschede (born 21 November 1991) is a South African-born German cricketer. An all-rounder, he bowls right-arm medium-fast, and bats right-handed.
He made his debut for Somerset County Cricket Club in the 2011 Caribbean Twenty20, and played regular Twenty20 cricket for the county during the 2011 English domestic season. He also made occasional appearances in both first-class and one-day cricket. He received modest media coverage when he claimed the wicket of Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar as his first in first-class cricket. Although he was born in South Africa, in May 2019, he was selected to represent the Germany national team.
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Craig Meschede: career summary
Craig Meschede is an all-rounder, born on 21 Nov 1991 in Johannesburg. Craig Meschede has played 132 matches on CricInto's records, from 13 Apr 2014 to 20 Jun 2019, for Germany, Glamorgan and Somerset.
In the NatWest T20 Blast (48 matches, 2014–2017): 287 runs in 32 innings at an average of 11.96 and a strike rate of 118.11 (highest score 35*); 32 wickets at an average of 27.78 and an economy rate of 8.45 (best 3/17).
In the Royal London One-Day Cup (28 matches, 2014–2019): 216 runs in 24 innings at an average of 9.82 and a strike rate of 84.05 (highest score 45); 16 wickets at an average of 63.50 and an economy rate of 5.52 (best 2/23).
In the Specsavers County Championship (21 matches, 2016–2018): 845 runs in 34 innings at an average of 29.14 and a strike rate of 65.10, with 0 hundreds and 6 fifties (highest score 87); 45 wickets at an average of 39.56 and an economy rate of 3.49 (best 5/84).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 4 | 4 | 1 | 174 | 67 | 58.00 | 113 | 153.98 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 48 | 32 | 8 | 287 | 35* | 11.96 | 243 | 118.11 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 28 | 24 | 2 | 216 | 45 | 9.82 | 257 | 84.05 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 21 | 34 | 5 | 845 | 87 | 29.14 | 1298 | 65.10 | 0 | 6 | 113 | 13 | 6 |
| LV= County Championship | 20 | 27 | 4 | 756 | 107 | 32.87 | 1023 | 73.90 | 2 | 3 | 116 | 12 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 11 | 9 | 0 | 170 | 43 | 18.89 | 114 | 149.12 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 4 | 4 | 16 | 83 | 5 | 2/11 | 16.60 | 5.19 | 19.20 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 48 | 42 | 105.1 | 889 | 32 | 3/17 | 27.78 | 8.45 | 19.72 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 28 | 26 | 184.1 | 1016 | 16 | 2/23 | 63.50 | 5.52 | 69.06 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 21 | 33 | 509.5 | 1780 | 45 | 5/84 | 39.56 | 3.49 | 67.98 | 1 | 1 |
| LV= County Championship | 20 | 36 | 509.3 | 1884 | 47 | 4/89 | 40.09 | 3.70 | 65.04 | 2 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 11 | 10 | 27 | 245 | 6 | 3/21 | 40.83 | 9.07 | 27.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2019 | GER vs JER T20I | 40 (25) | 2/29 (4) |
| 20 Jun 2019 | GER vs NOR T20I | 28 (19) | 2/11 (4) |
| 19 Jun 2019 | GER vs DEN T20I | 67 (43) | 1/19 (4) |
| 15 Jun 2019 | GER vs GUE T20I | 39* (26) | 0/24 (4) |
| 21 Apr 2019 | GLA vs SOM Royal London One-Day Cup | 0 (2) | 1/27 (4) |
| 19 Apr 2019 | GLA vs HAM Royal London One-Day Cup | 0 (6) | 0/16 (3) |
| 17 Apr 2019 | GLA vs ESS Royal London One-Day Cup | 10 (16) | 0/46 (8) |
| 24 Sept 2018 | GLA vs LEI Specsavers County Championship | 55 (114) & 4 (8) | 2/30 (10) & 2/55 (11) |
| 29 Aug 2018 | GLA vs WAR Specsavers County Championship | 53* (75) & 7 (13) | 2/69 (17) |
| 19 Aug 2018 | GLA vs DUR Specsavers County Championship | 6 (19) & 8 (43) | 2/78 (17) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Craig Meschede scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Craig Meschede has scored 287 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 11.96.
How many wickets has Craig Meschede taken in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Craig Meschede has taken 32 wickets in the NatWest T20 Blast, with best figures of 3/17.
How many runs has Craig Meschede scored in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Craig Meschede has scored 216 runs in the Royal London One-Day Cup, at an average of 9.82.
How many wickets has Craig Meschede taken in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Craig Meschede has taken 16 wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup, with best figures of 2/23.
How many runs has Craig Meschede scored in the Specsavers County Championship?
Craig Meschede has scored 845 runs in the Specsavers County Championship, at an average of 29.14.
How many wickets has Craig Meschede taken in the Specsavers County Championship?
Craig Meschede has taken 45 wickets in the Specsavers County Championship, with best figures of 5/84.
How many hundreds has Craig Meschede scored?
Craig Meschede has scored 2 hundreds in the LV= County Championship.
What is Craig Meschede's highest score?
Craig Meschede's highest score is 107, in the LV= County Championship.
How old is Craig Meschede?
Craig Meschede was born on 21 Nov 1991 in Johannesburg, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Craig Meschede played for?
Germany (2019), Glamorgan (2015–2019) and Somerset (2014).