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Colin Munro Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 March 1987

Age32 Years (as in 2019)

BirthplaceNatal, Durban, South Africa

ProfessionNew Zealand Cricketer (All-rounder)

NationalityNew Zealander

Marital statusMarried

SpouseTehere Munro

FamilySon - Conor; Daughter - Chloe

Colin Munro Biography

Colin Munro is a New Zealand international cricketer known for his powerful batting and aggressive style. Born in Durban, South Africa, he moved to New Zea

Early life and background

Colin Munro was born on 11 March 1987 in Natal, Durban, South Africa. He and his family relocated to New Zealand in 2002. Munro attended schools in both South Africa and New Zealand, including Maidstone Primary School and Glenwood Boarding School in Durban, and later Pakuranga College in Auckland. He grew up with a brother, Brett Munro, who is also associated with cricket.

Career

Munro established himself as an all-rounder who bats aggressively and has been a fixture for domestic and international sides. He made his international debut across formats in a short span: Twenty20 debut on 21 December 2012 in Durban, Test debut on 11 January 2013 in Port Elizabeth, and One Day International debut on 22 January 2013 in Kimberley, all against South Africa.

At domestic level Munro has represented Auckland and New Zealand A, and he has played county cricket for Worcestershire. In franchise cricket he has been part of Indian Premier League squads including Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. He has worn the number 82 jersey for New Zealand as well as in IPL and county appearances.

Munro is noted for explosive scoring. A career-defining period came during the 2012 HRV Cup for Auckland, where a string of high scores including a century and three fifties helped raise his profile. In international T20 cricket he produced one of the fastest half-centuries ever, reaching 50 in just 14 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016, which stands as the fastest by any New Zealander and the second-fastest overall at the time. He also holds the record for the most sixes hit in a single first-class or domestic match, with 23.

On the field Munro favors attacking routes and has identified South Africa as a team he enjoys playing against. He has cited batsman Jacques Kallis and bowler Dale Steyn among his favourite cricketers and has described the mid-wicket region as one of his preferred scoring areas.

Public profile

Munro is a New Zealand national and follows Christianity. He is approximately 178 cm tall (about 5 feet 10 inches) with light blue eyes and brown hair. His playing style has been described as aggressive, and he is known for power hitting and six-hitting ability.

Personal life

Colin Munro is married to Tehere Munro, who works as a nurse. The couple have two children: a son named Conor and a daughter named Chloe. Off the field he enjoys listening to music and lists chicken among his favourite foods. He has said that Jacques Kallis inspired him to pursue cricket. Munro does not smoke and does consume alcohol.

Latest updates

Munro remains associated with New Zealand cricket and has continued to appear for domestic teams and franchise sides. His standout achievements include the rapid T20 half-century in 2016 and the record for most sixes in a first-class or domestic match. These performances helped solidify his reputation as one of New Zealand's dynamic limited-overs batsmen.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Fastest T20 half-century by a New Zealander (14 balls)

Reached 50 from 14 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016, the fastest T20 fifty for New Zealand and second-fastest overall

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Career Highlights

  1. International debuts across formats in 2012–2013 (T20, Test, ODI)
  2. Century and three fifties in the 2012 HRV Cup for Auckland
  3. Reached a T20 international fifty in 14 balls (2016)
  4. Holds record for 23 sixes in a single first-class or domestic match
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colin Munro born?

Colin Munro was born on 11 March 1987.

What is Colin Munro known for?

Colin Munro is known for new Zealand Cricketer (All-rounder).

What is Colin Munro’s marital status?

Colin Munro's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Colin Munro married to?

Colin Munro is publicly listed as married to Tehere Munro.