Father: Roy Milne, Mother: Margot Ferrick, Brothers: Finlay Milne and Dom Milne
Adam Milne is a lanky right-arm fast bowler from New Zealand whose raw pace and ability to generate uncomfortable bounce have made him a formidable presence in white-ball cricket. The 34-year-old from Palmerston North was once spoken of as his country’s quickest bowler since Shane Bond, capable of consistently hitting speeds above 150kph. His career has been punctuated by injuries that have disrupted his momentum, but he has shown remarkable resilience, returning time and again to deliver impactful performances. Milne made a dream first-class debut as an 18-year-old, taking a wicket with his second ball, and has since become a globetrotting T20 specialist, featuring in leagues worldwide. He has been a key part of New Zealand’s white-ball setups, including the 2015 World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he impressed as an injury replacement. His IPL journey has seen him represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings, with Rajasthan Royals picking him up for the 2026 season, a testament to his enduring value as a fast-bowling asset.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 50 | 48 | 2242 | 2027 | 57 | 4/34 | 4/34 | 35.56 | 5.42 | 39.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 56 | 54 | 1157 | 1602 | 65 | 5/26 | 5/26 | 24.64 | 8.30 | 17.8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 55 | 5529 | 2967 | 92 | 5/47 | 8/154 | 32.25 | 3.21 | 60.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| List A | 102 | 98 | 4698 | 4065 | 148 | 5/24 | 5/24 | 27.46 | 5.19 | 31.7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 226 | 218 | 4555 | 5994 | 258 | 5/11 | 5/11 | 23.23 | 7.89 | 17.6 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| ODIs | 50 | 22 | 8 | 180 | 36 | 12.85 | 205 | 87.80 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 23 |
| T20Is | 56 | 21 | 11 | 83 | 16* | 8.30 | 86 | 96.51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| FC | 31 | 47 | 14 | 776 | 97 | 23.51 | 1456 | 53.29 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 4 | 10 |
| List A | 102 | 59 | 21 | 617 | 50 | 16.23 | 612 | 100.81 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 15 | 35 |
| T20s | 226 | 94 | 47 | 504 | 22 | 10.72 | 437 | 115.33 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 20 | 53 |
He is a right-arm fast bowler known for his express pace, capable of consistently bowling above 150kph and generating uncomfortable bounce for batters.
He has represented four IPL franchises: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
He made his IPL debut for RCB in 2016, though injury ruled him out after the season opener. He has since played for multiple franchises, with Rajasthan Royals picking him for INR 2.4 crore in the 2026 auction.
He was part of New Zealand's squad for the 2015 World Cup and impressed as an injury replacement in the 2021 T20 World Cup, challenging batters with his pace and bounce. He also made his international debut in 2010.
He has represented Central Districts and Wellington in New Zealand domestic cricket, and has played for various franchises globally, including Birmingham Phoenix, Karachi Kings, Melbourne Stars, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
He was born on April 13, 1992, in Palmerston North, making him 34 years old.
He was once considered New Zealand's quickest bowler since Shane Bond, known for his ability to bowl at high speeds. He has also added variations like cutters to his repertoire, making him more effective in T20 cricket.
In the inaugural edition of the Hundred, he was the only bowler to concede less than a run a ball, showcasing his exceptional control and economy in the tournament.
Injuries have been a recurring challenge throughout his career, disrupting his momentum and limiting his appearances. He suffered a stress fracture early in his career and was ruled out of the 2015 World Cup after the quarter-final due to injury.
He made a dream first-class debut as an 18-year-old in the 2009-10 season, taking a wicket with his second ball and finishing with 4 for 52 against Canterbury.
