Dawid Malan

Dawid Malan is an English cricketer who has achieved top rankings in T20I batting and contributed to England’s World Cup successes. After making his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for England in June 2017, where he scored an impressive 78 runs and earned ‘man of the match’ honors, Dawid Malan established himself as a prominent international cricketer. His early career included significant domestic success, debuting for Middlesex’s first XI in a Twenty20 Cup tie in 2006. In 2007, he was the top run-scorer in the Second XI Championship with 969 runs at an average of 51.00, followed by a first-class debut for Middlesex in June 2008 where he scored 132 not out.

Malan continued to break records in the T20I format, scoring his fastest T20I century off just 48 balls against New Zealand in November 2019. By September 2020, he achieved the top position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, reaching a record-high rating of 915 points, and in March 2021, he became the fastest batter to score 1,000 runs in T20Is, accomplishing this feat in just 24 innings. His exceptional form culminated in June 2022 with his first ODI century, a decisive 125 runs against the Netherlands, contributing to England’s record-breaking team total of 498 runs and making him one of only three English players to score a century in all three formats. Malan played a pivotal role in England’s triumph at the 2022 T20 World Cup, showcasing his consistent performance on the global stage.

In his final year of international play, Malan delivered a notable performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, scoring 140 runs off 107 balls against Bangladesh. He officially retired from international cricket on August 28, 2024, concluding a distinguished career marked by record-breaking achievements, global league participation, and contributions to England’s World Cup success.