One of the most versatile modern day cricketers of all 3 formats and currently the best New Zealand batsman Devon Conway is actually a South African born New Zealand cricketer.
Born in July 8, 1991 Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa, he plays for the New Zealand cricket team.
Devon Philip Conway is an opening as well as a middle order batsman who approaches the game aggressively.
He started his cricket journey when he was in St. Johns College in Transvaal and at that time he was just 12 years old. He participated in various games for his college team, and contributed to their victories. In 2009, he graduated from college and was selected by the Gauteng Cricket squad. He spent a lot of time playing for Gauteng and as a result he was selected for the national squad. Conway is also an efficient wicketkeeper.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1991 (Age as of 2023: 32 Years)
- Height: 180 cm.
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: South African
- Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand
- Education: St. Johns College, Johannesburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Kim Watson
- Batting Style: Left-Handed
- Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
- Jersey No.: 88
- Favorite Shot: Cover Drive
- Social Media Profiles: Instagram
Devon Conway Family
- Father – Denton Conway
- Mother – Sandy Conway
- Siblings: Candy Conway, Charne Conway
- Spouse: Kim Watson
Now known as Kim Conway, is Devon Conway’s spouse. Before agreeing to get married, the pair had been in a long-term relationship together. On July 23, 2020, the couple were engaged. Although Kim prefers to keep it private. Devon’s romantic post with Kim on his Instagram brought her in limelight. Kim has consistently supported Devon throughout his cricket career, ever since his days playing domestic cricket
Devon Conway and Kim had a typical pre-wedding party. Along with his fellow CSK teammates, the Kiwi cricketer was seen wearing traditional Tamil attire. Nearly every member of the Chennai team showed up for the party, and Kim made a video call to join them. The franchise’s players and employees also greeted the couple and were seen giving him envelopes as gifts.
Cricket Career
Conway started his career by playing domestic cricket in South Africa. He was a member of the Gauteng team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup in August of that year. He participated in all the three matches of the Gauteng’s and scored a total of 53 runs. He went to New Zealand in August 2017 when he was 26 years old to make cricket as his career.
He received a contract in June 2018 with Wellington for the New Zealand 2018–19 season. Conway smashed an unbelievable double ton against Otago at the Basin Reserve during the second round of the 2018–19 Plunket Shield season. With 363 runs in nine matches, he had the most runs scored in the 2018–19 Super Smash. He scored 659 runs in seven games in the Plunket Shield in 2018–19 and he was also the season’s highest run scorer of that tournament. He received the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year title at the 2019 New Zealand Cricket Awards in March. Conway scored an unbeaten 327 for Wellington against Canterbury in October 2019 during the 2019–20 Plunket Shield season.
Conway was selected for the New Zealand A squad in November 2020 in preparation for battle against the mighty West Indies team. He was included in New Zealand’s T20 International team for the series against West Indies later that month. On November 27, 2020, he played in his first T20I match for New Zealand against the West Indies. Conway was added to New Zealand’s Test team in December 2020 to fill in for BJ Watling who injured his hamstring, since Conway himself was a wicketkeeper batsman, his selection was quite easy. Conway was included in the New Zealand ODI team for their series against Bangladesh in March 2021.
On March 20, 2021 Conway played his first ODI against Bangladesh where he scored a mere 27runs of 52 balls while batting at no.3. Conway’s first ODI century came against Bangladesh on March 26, 2021, in the third game of the series, where he scored a brilliant 126 of 110 balls hitting 17 boundaries while batting at no.3 also got the player of the match and player of the series award.
In April 2021, Conway was named in New Zealand’s Test squad for their series against England, and for the final of the 2019–21 ICC World Test Championship. Conway made his Test debut on 2 June 2021, for New Zealand against England. In the match Conway became the 12th batsman for New Zealand to score a century on his Test debut, and the first visiting batsman after Sourav Ganguly to hit a century at Lord’s on Test debut, Conway’s score of 200 was the highest score by a men’s Test debutant ever in England. At the age of 29 years and 329 days, Conway also became the oldest batsman to score a double century on his Test debut
Devon Conway was also selected for the ICC men’s T20 world cup squad in August 2021. However he was not able to play the final against Australia after fracturing his hand after getting out against England in the semi-finals.
Conway scored 92 runs in the first Test against Pakistan in December 2022, thus became the first and the fastest New Zealand player to reach 1000 Test runs in 19 innings.
He was bought by Chennai Super Kings in the mega IPL auction for the 2022 edition. He played 7 matches in 2022, making 252 runs at an average of 42, and established a new record for Chennai with a first wicket partnership of 182 runs with Rituraj Gaikwad against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was dropped later on as Robin Uthappa started performing for the team.
On 30th April 2023, the left hander got to 5000 T20 runs. Of the 89 batters to have done so in men’s T20 cricket, his average 43.86 currently -is bettered by only Babar Azam (44.02), and Mohammad Rizwan (43.95).
Fastest to Score 5000 runs in men’s T20 cricket:
- 132- Chris Gayle
- 143- Kl Rahul
- 144- Devon Conway
- 144- Shaun Marsh
- 145- Babar Azam
Devon Conway Batting Statistics
| Test | ODI | T20I | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAT |
16 |
18 |
38 |
16 |
|
INN |
29 |
17 |
35 |
16 |
|
RUNS |
1403 |
733 |
1234 |
666 |
|
AVG |
50.11 |
45.81 |
45.7 |
51.23 |
|
ST. RATE |
51.6 |
86.54 |
130.31 |
144.78 |
|
HS |
200 |
138 |
99 |
92 |
|
NO |
1 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
|
100’s |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
50’s |
8 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
|
4’s |
177 |
83 |
118 |
72 |
|
6’s |
6 |
11 |
32 |
25 |
Devon Conway Records
- Hundred on debut – 200 (Test).
- Hundred and duck in a match (Test).
- Highest career Batting average- 45.70 (T20I).
- Fastest to 1000 runs (T20I).
- Most innings before first ever duck -64 (Combined Test, ODI and T20I).
- No ducks in a career (T20I).
- Highest partnership for the third wicket -184 (T20I).
Devon Conway Awards
- Player of the Series: In his debut series against the West Indies in November 2020.
- Named as New Zealand men’s domestic player of the year and Sir Richard Hadlee Medal winner at the New Zealand cricket awards.
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month in June 2021.
- Runner up of the 2022 men’s T20I world cup.
- Winner of the inaugural World Test Championship.
Devon Conway Net Worth and Brand Endorsements
|
Net Worth | $2 Million |
|
Net Worth in Rupees |
INR 16 Crore |
|
Monthly Income | INR 50 Lacs |
IPL salary – Conway was acquired by CSK for Rupees 1 crore in the 2022 mega IPL auction.
He has endorsed the Octopus investments in the past, while he currently endorses the sportswear giants Puma.
Cricketers Statements about Conway
- Kane Williamson: New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has praised Devon Conway’s abilities as a batsman, calling him “an outstanding player” and “a great addition to the team.”
- Brendon McCullum: Former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum has compared Devon Conway’s stroke play to that of Kumar Sangakkara, calling him “a phenomenal player” and “a superstar in the making.”
- Eoin Morgan: England cricket captain Eoin Morgan has praised Devon Conway’s performances against his team, saying that he “played fantastically well” and “showed his class” in the series.
- Jofra Archer: England fast bowler Jofra Archer has praised Devon Conway’s temperament and composure, saying that he “seems to have all the time in the world” and “doesn’t get flustered under pressure.”
Some Unknown Facts About Devon Conway
- Despite representing the New Zealand cricket team, Devon Conway was actually born in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2017, after agreeing to a deal with the Wellington Firebirds, he went to New Zealand.
- Conway had a successful hockey career in South Africa before deciding to play cricket professionally. He was even selected in the nation’s U16 squad.
- Devon Conway is a left-handed batsman who is known for hid aggressive intent. Some of the greatest left-handed batsmen, including Brian Lara and Kumar Sangakkara, have been compared to him.
- Conway made his first-class debut in 2009 at the age of 18 for Gauteng in South Africa. But after coming to New Zealand in 2017, he was able to join the New Zealand cricket team after completing a four-year residency requirement.
- Conway became just the second player in cricket history to achieve a double century on debut in 2020 when he made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team against the West Indies, scoring a brilliant 200* in the first innings.
- Conway speaks four languages fluently thanks to his upbringing in South Africa: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Zulu.
FAQs on Devon Conway
What is Devon Conway’s nationality?
Devon Conway was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, but he is a New Zealand citizen and plays for the New Zealand cricket team.
2. When did Devon Conway make his debut for the New Zealand cricket team?
Devon Conway made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in June 2020 in a T20I match against the West Indies.
What type of player is Devon Conway?
Devon Conway is a left-handed top-order batsman who can bat in the middle order as well, and who is known for his aggressive intent and also a wicket keeper.
Has Devon Conway won any major awards?
Yes, Devon Conway has won several major awards, including the Player of the Series award in his debut series against West Indies in 2020 and the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for Player of the Year at the New Zealand Cricket Awards in 2021.
What was Devon Conway’s career before cricket?
Devon Conway was an accomplished hockey player in South Africa before he pursued a career in cricket.
How many languages does Devon Conway speak?
Devon Conway is fluent in four languages – English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Zulu.
