Paul van Meekeren Cricket Player Profile

Paul van Meekeren is a professional Cricket player representing Netherlands. Born on 1993-01-15 , they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Paul van Meekeren has featured for Netherlands, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Vancouver Knights, Winnipeg Hawks, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Durham, Khulna Tigers, Dambulla Sixers, Netherland-A, Dubai Capitals, Amsterdam Flames, Glasgow Cosmics, United Tigers different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Paul van Meekeren is a Netherlands fast-medium bowler who bats right-handed in the lower order. He made his international debut in 2013 and has represented the Netherlands in both one-day internationals and T20 internationals. His bowling has also taken him into county cricket and overseas T20 leagues. His career figures include {ODI_WICKETS} ODI wickets and {T20I_WICKETS} T20I wickets.

Profile

Van Meekeren made his T20I debut against Kenya in April 2013 and his ODI debut against South Africa in May 2013. He also made his first-class debut for the Netherlands against Canada in August 2013. In 2016, he played for Somerset and took three wickets on debut against a touring Pakistan side.

After his Somerset contract ended, van Meekeren stayed in England and played club cricket. A spell with Durham in the T20 Blast preceded his first Caribbean Premier League appearance with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2021. He joined Gloucestershire for the 2022 season. At the 2023 Cricket World Cup, he took 12 wickets for the Netherlands.

Records

In 2017, he set the record for the highest individual score by a number 11 batter in a T20I, against Hong Kong.

FAQs

Which country does Paul van Meekeren represent?

He represents the Netherlands.

What is Paul van Meekeren's bowling style?

He bowls right-arm fast-medium.

When did Paul van Meekeren make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut in April 2013 and his ODI debut in May 2013.

Has Paul van Meekeren played in the Indian T20 League?

The available career records show no Indian T20 League appearances.