Matt Boyle
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| Full name | Matthew William Thwaites Boyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 January 2003 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm leg spin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022/23–present | Canterbury (squad no. 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Middlesex (squad no. 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 16 July 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matthew William Thwaites Boyle (born 12 January 2003) is a New Zealand cricketer.[1]
A left-handed middle-order batsman, Boyle made his List A debut for Canterbury against Wellington on 22 November 2022, and his first-class and Twenty20 debuts later in the same season.
Boyle scored his first century for Canterbury in a first-class game against Central Districts on 20 November 2024, during the 2024–25 Plunket Shield season.[2] In November 2025 he top-scored in each innings of Canterbury's victory over Northern Districts, making 70 and 156 not out.[3]
In May 2026, Boyle signed for Middlesex for the duration of the 2026 T20 Blast.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Boyle is the son of former provincial cricketer Justin Boyle. His uncle, David, also played for Canterbury.[5] His brother Jack plays for Otago, having previously represented Canterbury and Central Districts.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Matthew Boyle Profile". ESPN Cricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "CD vs CANT Cricket Scorecard, 5th Match at Nelson, November 19 – 22, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Northern Dis vs Canterbury, 3rd Match at Rangiora, Plunket Shield, Nov 18 2025". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "MIDDLESEX SIGN KIWI MATT BOYLE FOR DURATION OF VITALITY BLAST CAMPAIGN". middlesexccc.com. 21 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "Matt Boyle - Canterbury Cricket". Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Finn Allen returns to Auckland, Kyle Jamieson to Canterbury". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ Muthu D (2025) Dale Phillips moves to Auckland; Tim Seifert opts for casual contract with ND, CricInfo, 17 June 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ↑ New players confirmed in Otago list, Otago Daily Times, 27 June 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.