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Riley Meredith (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth21 June 1996

Age25 Years

BirthplaceHobart, Tasmania

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)

NationalityAustralian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Karen Meredith; Siblings - Daniel Meredith (brother), Morgan Meredith (sister)

Net worth8 croress INR

Riley Meredith (Cricketer) Biography

Riley Patrick Meredith is an Australian right-arm fast bowler from Hobart who has played for Tasmania, the Hobart Hurricanes and Punjab Kings. Known for se

Early life and background

Riley Patrick Meredith was born on 21 June 1996 in Hobart, Tasmania. Raised in Hobart, he developed into a fast bowler and is noted for his pace; his listed height is 1.85 m (6'1") and he has grey eyes and blonde hair. He is Australian by nationality and spent his formative years in Tasmania.

Career

Meredith began appearing in representative cricket in his early twenties. He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan in January 2017, and the following year he made his first-class debut for Tasmania during the 2017–18 Sheffield Shield season. His first wicket in first-class cricket came at the expense of Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian.

In domestic T20s Meredith has been a regular for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. He debuted for the Hurricanes on 1 February 2018 in a semi-final against the Perth Scorchers, where he dismissed Adam Voges. Across his Big Bash League appearances he has taken notable wicket hauls, including a season in which he claimed 16 wickets and another period in which injury limited his opportunities.

Meredith has also played in the Indian Premier League. After going unsold in the 2019 auction at a base price of 40 lakh INR, he returned to auction business in 2021 when Punjab Kings bought him. That season he and fellow Australian Jhye Richardson were prominent signings for the franchise.

International career

Meredith earned his first senior international call-up in early 2021. He made his T20 international debut for Australia on 3 March 2021 against New Zealand, finishing with figures of 2 for 24 and returning the prized wicket of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for a duck. He had not played Test or ODI cricket at the time covered in this profile.

Playing style and statistics

A right-arm fast bowler who bats right-handed, Meredith has been able to generate deliveries around the 150 km/h mark. His pace and ability to move the ball, including reverse swing, have been cited as strengths. In first-class cricket for Tasmania he had taken 53 wickets from 18 matches as reported, and he recorded 27 wickets in eight matches during the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season. In the Big Bash League he had played 34 matches and taken 43 wickets, with best bowling figures of 4 for 21 and an overall economy and strike-rate reflective of a frontline pace bowler.

Public profile

Off the field Meredith maintains a public presence that includes his relationship with Maddie Gowans. He is unmarried and has family ties in Tasmania, with his mother named Karen Meredith and siblings Daniel and Morgan Meredith. Meredith is a dog lover and has adopted a greyhound named Elton; his partner runs a foster home for animals.

Meredith admires players such as Ricky Ponting among batsmen and Mitchell Starc among bowlers, and has identified the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a favored ground. He has also experienced highs and lows in professional cricket, including a notable BBL incident in which 17 runs were conceded off one ball sequence during the 2019 season and a season curtailed by injury in 2019–20.

Latest updates

By early 2021 Meredith had returned from injury to produce performances that led to his first international selection. His auction in February 2021 saw significant interest and a high bid from Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL season. On 3 March 2021 he made his T20 international debut for Australia against New Zealand and contributed to a winning performance.

Personal notes

Meredith’s nickname with the Hobart Hurricanes is "Rizcat." He wears jersey number 34 for Australia and has worn number 20 for Punjab Kings. His zodiac sign is Cancer. The profile information provided here is based on the details available through public records and team sources as of the dates referenced.

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Recent Work

T20 International debut for Australia

Made T20I debut against New Zealand on 3 March 2021, taking 2-24 including the wicket of Kane Williamson.

2021
Signed by Punjab Kings (IPL)

Bought by Punjab Kings in the 2021 IPL auction.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan in January 2017
  2. First-class debut for Tasmania in the 2017–18 Sheffield Shield season
  3. Big Bash League debut for Hobart Hurricanes in February 2018 (dismissed Adam Voges)
  4. T20I debut for Australia on 3 March 2021 (figures of 2-24)
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Net Worth

8 croress INR

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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