Father: Greg Smith
Nathan Smith is a fast-bowling allrounder who has rapidly emerged as a key asset for New Zealand across all formats. The 27-year-old from Dunedin made his Test debut in late 2024 and has already made a significant impact, taking 34 wickets in just 8 matches at an average of 25.26, including two five-wicket hauls and a best of 6 for 40. His ability to contribute with the bat adds valuable depth, with a first-class century and a Test high score of 42 to his name. Smith’s rise through New Zealand cricket has been steady, representing Otago and Wellington domestically while also gaining valuable experience in English county cricket with Surrey and Worcestershire. His consistent performances across formats, including 208 first-class wickets and 78 T20 wickets, showcase his versatility as a genuine allrounder. With pace, accuracy, and the ability to swing the ball, Smith has established himself as a vital member of New Zealand’s bowling attack.
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| Tests | 6 | 9 | 1 | 161 | 42 | 20.12 | 294 | 54.76 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| ODIs | 17 | 12 | 4 | 84 | 21* | 10.50 | 118 | 71.18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| T20Is | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2* | - | 4 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FC | 67 | 103 | 14 | 2399 | 114 | 26.95 | 4758 | 50.42 | 1 | 15 | 292 | 25 | 31 |
| List A | 72 | 61 | 14 | 1145 | 81 | 24.36 | 1243 | 92.11 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 27 | 29 |
| T20s | 75 | 48 | 12 | 550 | 51* | 15.27 | 429 | 128.20 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 22 | 28 |
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 6 | 10 | 858 | 599 | 27 | 6/40 | 9/108 | 22.18 | 4.18 | 31.7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| ODIs | 17 | 17 | 676 | 726 | 22 | 4/42 | 4/42 | 33.00 | 6.44 | 30.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 30 | 47 | 3 | 2/14 | 2/14 | 15.66 | 9.40 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 67 | 111 | 10166 | 5056 | 201 | 6/25 | 9/108 | 25.15 | 2.98 | 50.5 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| List A | 72 | 70 | 2951 | 2750 | 84 | 4/42 | 4/42 | 32.73 | 5.59 | 35.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 75 | 70 | 1369 | 1922 | 78 | 5/14 | 5/14 | 24.64 | 8.42 | 17.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
He is a right-arm medium-fast bowling allrounder who contributes with both bat and ball, providing valuable depth to the lineup.
In 8 Test matches, he has taken 34 wickets at an average of 25.26, with best figures of 6 for 40, including two five-wicket hauls.
He made his Test debut against England in Christchurch on November 28, 2024.
In 69 first-class matches, he has taken 208 wickets at an average of 25.55, with best figures of 6 for 25, including 10 five-wicket hauls, and has scored 2,448 runs with one century.
He has played for Otago and Wellington in New Zealand domestic cricket, and has also featured for Surrey and Worcestershire in English county cricket.
In 17 ODIs, he has taken 22 wickets at an average of 33.00, with best figures of 4 for 42, including two four-wicket hauls.
He was born on July 15, 1998, in Dunedin, Otago, making him 27 years old.
In 75 T20 appearances, he has taken 78 wickets at an average of 24.64, with best figures of 5 for 14, including one five-wicket haul and two four-wicket hauls.
Yes, he made his T20I debut against Bangladesh on April 27, 2026, and has taken 3 wickets in 2 appearances.
