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Young bowler Nathan Ellis is gunning for a spot on Australia's national cricket team. He is considered part of the next wave of white-ball superstars who will soon make their mark on the global scene. The Hobart Hurricanes bowler is known for his ability to hit yorkers and change up his pace to fool batsmen.
Before making his List-A or FC debut for his stateside in 2018, raw prospect Nathan Ellis was picked into the Hobart Hurricanes squad for the Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy.
He bowled with the pace a fast bowler dreams of, which showed in the dying overs. On September 23, 2019, Nathan Ellis debuted for Tasmania against Perth. His economy rate in his debut game was a fantastic 3.96 runs per over, and he took three wickets.
The next year, on February 24, 2020, he made his red-ball cricket debut for Tasmania, this time against Western Australia. Nathan Ellis was outstanding with the new ball, claiming 9 wickets. He had three in the first innings and six in the second.
So far, in his seven games in the FC, Ellis has taken 35 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls and one four-wicket haul. Ellis has played 11 List-A games and taken 16 wickets, so his numbers there are good, too.
Nathan Ellis's ability with the ball in the final overs in domestic matches left a lasting impression despite his brief career.
Based on his impressive play in the Big Bash and Domestic circuit, Nathan Ellis was not far from making the Australian national team.
In June of 2021, he got his chance while Australia was on tour in Bangladesh. Ellis replaced Riley Meredith in the starting lineup after the first game despite having travelled with the team as a reserve.
Nathan Ellis' debut in Twenty20 Internationals was on August 6, 2021. His first three overs were hammered all over the park and highly expensive. Still, in his final over, he not only became the first player in T20I history to pull up a hat trick on his debut, but he also became the most economical bowler of the game.
He was a travel reserve for Australia's successful ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021 bid. In two Twenty20 Internationals, Nathan Ellis has taken 5 wickets at an economy rate of 6.25.
He made his Big Bash League debut for Hobart Hurricanes on December 20, 2019, and performed well.
His outstanding performance earned him a call-up to the national team. Nathan Ellis has top-league season numbers. He became famous for bowling 145 KM/H death overs in 2020.
Nathan Ellis continued to be a vital contributor for his club in the 2021 BBL season, with 32 wickets and an economy rate of 8.13 in 29 matches.
Nathan Ellis is an Australian cricketer. In August 2021, he made his international cricket debut for Australia. Punjab Kings signed Ellis to replace Jhye Richardson in the second part of the 2021 IPL. He made his Kings debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah on September 25, 2021. Ellis took one wicket in his debut.
Ellis's disappointing debut motivates him to work harder. He has one wicket in three games.
FAQs
What type of bowler is Nathan Ellis?
Nathan Ellis is a right-handed batsman and right-arm pace bowler. He was born in New South Wales, Australia, and has played for the national team in both white-ball versions.
Is Nathan Ellis a fast bowler?
Nathan Ellis is unbeatable in Twenty20 Internationals. The quick bowler has taken 18 wickets at 9.11 runs per over and 6.3 runs per over in economy. Ellis took 3/25 in the just-concluded second Twenty20 International against South Africa, including two wickets in his opening over.
Which IPL team did Nathan Ellis play for in the 2023 IPL?
Nathan was acquired by the Punjab franchise at the price of Rs 75 lakhs.
