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Rhys Mariu

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Rhys Mariu
Personal information
Full name
Rhys Andrew Mariu
Born (2001-12-15) 15 December 2001 (age 23)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2022/23–Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 10 6
Runs scored 1,279 87
Batting average 71.05 14.50
100s/50s 4/6 0/0
Top score 240 41
Balls bowled 6
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 15/– 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 December 2024

Rhys Andrew Mariu (born 15 December 2001) is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for Canterbury since the 2022–23 season.[1]

Mariu was born in Christchurch and grew up in Woodend and Rangiora in North Canterbury.[2] He attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch.[3] An opening batsman, he has played Hawke Cup cricket for Canterbury Country since 2019–20.[4]

Mariu made his first-class debut in the 2022–23 Plunket Shield season, scoring 68 and 78 not out in Canterbury's victory over Northern Districts.[5] He did not play in the opening round of the 2024–25 Plunket Shield season, but in the second round, captaining Canterbury for the first time, he scored 240 in Canterbury's victory over Central Districts.[6] In his next match a few days later, he scored 185, giving him 1,122 runs after 10 first-class matches at an average of 70.12.[2]

As of 2024, Mariu is studying law and commerce at the University of Canterbury.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rhys Mariu". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Egan, Brendon (7 December 2024). "Canterbury's Rhys Mariu and his Don Bradmanesque start to domestic career". The Press. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ "New Zealand Secondary School Boys Matches played by Rhys Mariu". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Hawke Cup Matches played by Rhys Mariu". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Northern Dis vs Canterbury, 13th match at Hamilton, Plunket Shield, Feb 25 2023". Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Central D vs Canterbury, 5th Match at Nelson, Plunket Shield, Nov 19 2024". Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
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