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Mark Chapman's outstanding performance in the limited-overs match against Pakistan gained widespread attention. Chapman was called up to the ODI squad after a brilliant performance in the just concluded T20I series against Pakistan. He wants to take this chance and give the New Zealand team his all during the ODI format.
Taking over from Martin Guptill, who was released from contract in November, Mark Chapman was handed his first New Zealand Cricket Central contract. Chapman was promoted after some excellent performances with the white ball representing New Zealand in the previous two years.
Chapman, who is from Hong Kong, graduated from King's College High School. Since Mark Chapman’s debut in 2018 has appeared in 27 matches for the BLACKCAPS (including 22 twenty-twenty internationals and 5 ODIs). Chapman has been a member of the last two ICC 20 World Cup squads. He also represented his country in 21 internationals before playing 128 matches for Auckland during domestic cricket.
Mark Chapman's contract has been awarded, and New Zealand head coach Gary Stead expressed his happiness at the news, saying it was well-deserved recognition for Chapman's dedication and labour of love. Stead is looking forward to Chapman becoming part of future Blackcaps teams.
"We’re delighted to have Mark join the central contract list after being there or thereabouts for a while. He’s a fine player, and we like the versatility and innovation he brings to his batting. He’s a guy with a lot of talent, and we see him being a big part of future BLACKCAPS squads," said Stead.
Mark Chapman, a highly skilled cricketer, is rapidly progressing to become part of cricket's elite as he represents his adopted country, New Zealand, despite playing exclusively for Hong Kong in the past. Chapman began his cricket career at the surprisingly early age of 15 when he played his debut match for Hong Kong in the Under-19 World Cup.
After making his debut in 2011, his contributions with the bat helped Hong Kong move from Division Three to Division Two in the World Cricket League. Chapman became eligible to represent New Zealand due to his dual citizenship. Despite having played two ODIs and 19 Twenty20 internationals for Hong Kong before the 2015–16 domestic season, he made his first-class cricket debut in Auckland.
In a field of ten players, Chapman stands out as the only member of the associate side to achieve the unusual feat of scoring a century on his ODI debut. In his first encounter against the UAE in Dubai, he made an unbeaten 124-run performance to mark the milestone.
Mark Chapman's cricket career has been marked by commitment, perseverance and a remarkable ability to change and succeed globally. His future with the BLACKCAPS looks bright as he continues to develop and progress in New Zealand cricket, and he is certainly a talent to watch out for in the game of cricket.
FAQs
What is Mark Chapman’s age?
Born on 17th June 1994, Mark Chapman is now 29 years old. This cricketer hails from Hong Kong.
What is Mark Chapman’s record against India?
Mark Chapman participated in 2 ODI games but scored only 1 run in 2 innings. He has a personal best of 1 run in One Day International cricket. In ODI games, Chapman did not score any century or half-century, nor did he ever score 30+ or 20+ runs. Moreover, based on the 4 ODI balls he faces, his ODI batting performance is demonstrated by a strike rate of 25 and an average of 0.50.
Who are Mark Chapman’s father and mother?
Chapman was born in Hong Kong, sharing a home with a New Zealand-born father and a Hong Kong-born mother. His mother, Anne, worked in the financial industry, while his father, Peter, was a Crown Prosecutor for the Hong Kong government.
