✦ Celebrity stories, facts and career updates. Explore F4U now →

Home › Biography › Aaron Finch (Cricketer)

Aaron Finch (Cricketer) biographyFeatured Biography

Image source: StarsUnfolded

Athletes

Aaron Finch (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 November 1986

Age36 Years

BirthplaceColac, Victoria, Australia

ProfessionAustralian Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalityAustralian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAmy Griffiths

Aaron Finch (Cricketer) Biography

Aaron James Finch is an Australian cricketer known for his aggressive batting, especially in limited-overs formats. A right-handed opener, he has held the

Early life and background

Aaron James Finch was born on 17 November 1986 in Colac, Victoria, Australia. Raised in his hometown of Colac, Finch developed an early interest in cricket and progressed through Victoria’s youth ranks, representing Victoria at under-15, under-17 and under-19 levels. He also represented Australia at under-19 level and was part of the squad at the 2006 ICC Under-19 World Cup.

Standing about 1.73 m (5'8") with blue eyes and blond hair, Finch has been described as an aggressive presence at the crease. Outside cricket he enjoys playing golf and cooking.

Career

Finch made his international debut in T20 cricket on 12 January 2011 against England in Adelaide. His One Day International debut came on 11 January 2013 against Sri Lanka in Melbourne, and he played his lone Test debut on 7 October 2018 versus Pakistan in Dubai.

Across formats Finch built his reputation primarily as a limited-overs specialist. In 103 T20 internationals he scored 3,120 runs at an average of 34.29 and a strike rate of 142.53, including a highest score of 172, two centuries and 19 half-centuries. In 146 ODIs he amassed 5,406 runs at an average of 38.89 and a strike rate of 87.72, with a top score of 153, 17 centuries and 30 fifties. His Test opportunities were limited to five matches, where he scored 278 runs at an average of 27.8 with a highest score of 62.

Finch also had a significant franchise and domestic career. He played in the Indian Premier League and other T20 competitions, appearing in 92 IPL matches and scoring 2,091 runs with 15 half-centuries. Domestically he has represented Victoria, Auckland, Australia A, and Yorkshire among others, and has been part of IPL teams including Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. His jersey has included the number 5 for Australia and numbers 5 and 16 in various franchise and county assignments.

On the field Finch is known for an attacking approach and a preference for playing against India and England. His favourite shot is the pull. Notable milestones include the highest individual score in a T20 international at the time of that innings, when he scored 156 off 63 balls, and achieving one of the fastest T20 international hundreds (47 balls). He also shares a record for the most fours in a T20 international innings (14).

Finch announced his retirement from international cricket in February 2023. His last Test appearance was on 26 December 2018 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against India; his final ODI and T20I matches came in September and October 2022 respectively.

Public profile

Finch cultivated a public profile as one of Australia’s prominent white-ball batsmen during the 2010s and early 2020s. He has been described as an aggressive player and has cited favourite cricketers such as Mark Waugh, Virender Sehwag and Mitchell Johnson. Finch has participated in high-profile fixtures and tournaments, including the 2015 Cricket World Cup where he made a significant contribution with a century against England.

Personal life

Aaron Finch is married to Amy Griffiths; the couple wed on 7 April 2018. Finch lists his religion as Christianity and enjoys music — he has shown an interest in singing — and has indicated some facility with Hindi. He has said he once kept wickets earlier in his career before focusing on opening the batting. His favourite foods and entertainers include gnocchi and actors such as Gerard Butler and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Latest updates

In February 2023 Finch formally stepped away from international cricket, closing a chapter that included over a hundred T20 internationals, nearly 150 ODIs and a handful of Test matches. At the domestic and franchise level he continued to be a sought-after player through much of his career and amassed several notable batting records in limited-overs cricket.
◈

Recent Work

International retirement announcement

Aaron Finch announced his retirement from international cricket in February 2023.

2023
✦

Career Highlights

  1. Scored 3,120 runs in 103 T20 internationals with a highest score of 172
  2. Scored 5,406 runs in 146 ODIs, including 17 centuries and a top score of 153
  3. Holds one of the highest individual T20I scores (156) and recorded a 47-ball century in T20Is
  4. Made international debuts across formats between 2011 and 2018
  5. Represented multiple IPL and domestic teams and served as a leading white-ball opener for Australia
?

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aaron Finch (Cricketer) born?

17 November 1986

What is Aaron Finch (Cricketer) known for?

Australian Cricketer (Batsman)

What is Aaron Finch (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Aaron Finch (Cricketer) married to?

Amy Griffiths