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Catches at the boundary need a calm head, and Riley Meredith showed how not to take one at the ropes during the BBL knockout against Melbourne Stars. The Hobart Hurricanes pacer caught the ball and threw it up before going outside the cushion, but was unable to complete the catch, giving away a six.
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International career
Marcus Stoinis was born on August 16, 1989. He plays cricket for Australia, mainly in Twenty20 International matches. He bats right-handed and bowls medium pace with his right arm. In Australia’s domestic competitions, he led the Melbourne Stars as captain in the 2024–25 Big Bash League and has played Sheffield Shield cricket for Western Australia and Victoria.
Stoinis was part of the Australian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the Cricket World Cup in 2023. He has also played in many Twenty20 leagues around the world.
- 2015
- August 31: Made Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against England in Cardiff.
- September 11: Made One Day International (ODI) debut against England at Leeds.
- 2017
- January 30: In his second ODI versus New Zealand, he scored 146 not out and took three wickets. This was the highest ODI score by an Australian batting at number seven. He was named man of the match despite Australia losing.
- March: Added to Australia’s Test squad for the third and fourth Tests against India as injury cover but did not play.
- 2018
- April: Awarded a national contract by Cricket Australia for the 2018–19 season.
- 2019
- January: Included in Australia’s Test squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- April: Selected for Australia’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Played the first four games but had to leave due to a side strain injury.
- 2020
- July 16: Named in a 26-man preliminary squad to train for a possible England tour after COVID-19 disruptions.
- August 14: Confirmed as part of the touring party for the England tour.
- 2021
- August: Selected for Australia’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- August: Also named in the squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup (later played 6 matches).
- 2023
- Part of the Australian squad that won the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
- 2024
- May: Named in Australia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Played an important role, scoring 169 runs at an average of 42.25 and taking 10 wickets with an economy rate of 8.88.
- November 10: Played the last ODI match against Pakistan at Perth.
- November 18: Played the last T20I match against Pakistan at Hobart.
- 2025
- February: Announced retirement from One Day International cricket before the Champions Trophy.
Leagues Participation
Marcus Stoinis has played in several prominent Twenty20 leagues around the world. His performances in domestic and international T20 tournaments have been important for his teams, and he has been signed by multiple franchises over the years.
Indian Premier League
Marcus Stoinis first joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Delhi Daredevils in 2015. He later played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and as of 2025, he returned to Punjab Kings. Over time, his auction price has increased significantly, reflecting his value as an all-rounder.
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Team
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Notes
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2015
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Delhi Daredevils
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First IPL team
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2016
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Kings XI Punjab
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Bought for INR 5.5 million; took career-best 4/15 against Mumbai Indians
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2018
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Kings XI Punjab
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Retained for INR 6.20 crore using right-to-match card
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2019
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Traded for INR 6.20 crore
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2020
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Delhi Capitals
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Bought for INR 4.80 crore
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2021
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Delhi Capitals
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Scored 71 runs at an average of 23.66; took 2 wickets before IPL postponement
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2022
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Lucknow Super Giants
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Bought for INR 9 crore
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2024
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Lucknow Super Giants
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Retained for INR 11 crore
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2025
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Punjab Kings
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Bought for INR 11 crore in the auction
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Big Bash League
Stoinis began his Big Bash League (BBL) career with the Perth Scorchers in 2012 as a replacement player. He later became a key player and captain for the Melbourne Stars, opening the batting and setting records, including the highest individual score in the league.
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Team
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Notes
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2012–13
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Perth Scorchers
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Joined as an injury replacement
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2018–19
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Melbourne Stars
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Leading run scorer with 533 runs at 53.30 average; took 14 wickets
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2020
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Melbourne Stars
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Scored a record 147 runs from 79 balls against the Sydney Sixers
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2024–25
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Melbourne Stars
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Named captain, replacing Glenn Maxwell
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Major League Cricket
Marcus Stoinis joined Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States in 2023 with the San Francisco Unicorns. In 2024 and 2025, he has been part of the Texas Super Kings, contributing significantly to their victories.
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Team
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Notes
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2023
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San Francisco Unicorns
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Signed for the first edition of MLC
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2024
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Texas Super Kings
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Played key role; took 2 wickets for 18 in a victory over MI New York
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2025
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Texas Super Kings
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Included in the squad for the 2025 MLC season
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Domestic career
Marcus Stoinis was born in Perth and has Greek roots. He started playing cricket for Western Australia at the under-17 and under-19 levels. In 2008, he played for Australia’s under-19 team in the ICC Under-19 World Cup and took part in the 2009 Hong Kong Sixes.
He made his List A debut for Western Australia during the 2008–09 Ford Ranger Cup and soon after played his first Sheffield Shield match, both against Queensland. Early in his career, he did not play regularly but appeared in several matches across different competitions. At the club level, he played for Scarborough in Western Australia and Northcote in Victoria. In 2012, Stoinis spent time in England playing for Peterborough Town Cricket Club, where he took a hat-trick, and also played a few games for Kent’s Second XI.
In 2013, he moved to Victoria to play domestic cricket and then returned to Western Australia before the 2017–18 season. Throughout his career, he has played in First-Class, List A, and T20 matches, contributing to his teams in various ways.
Other Leagues
Marcus Stoinis is a cricketer who, in January 2024, joined the Durban Super Giants (DSG) to play in the SA20 League. The 34-year-old from Perth, a Cricket World Cup winner, replaced Nicholas Pooran in the team. He also played for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, which is connected to the Durban Super Giants.
In July 2020, Stoinis was part of the Barbados Tridents squad for the Caribbean Premier League.
He also competed in the 2023 ILT20 League, representing the Sharjah Warriors.
In April 2022, he was bought by the Southern Brave for the 2022 season of The Hundred tournament in England.
Records and achievements
Marcus Stoinis has achieved several notable records and awards throughout his cricket career.
- 2017: Scored 146 runs off 117 balls against New Zealand in an ODI, marking the second-highest score from the No. 7 position in ODI history.
- 2018/19: Became the top scorer for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, accumulating 533 runs at an average of 53.30.
- 2020: Set a new Big Bash League record by scoring 147 runs from 79 balls against the Sydney Sixers.
- 2023: Named T20 Player of the Year at the Australian Cricket Awards after scoring 347 runs at an average of 168.44 and taking eight wickets across 16 matches.
- 2023: Played six matches in the Cricket World Cup as part of the Australian team that won the tournament.
- 2024: Achieved the highest individual score in IPL history with 124 runs off 63 balls.
- 2024: At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scored 169 runs with an average of 42.25 and took 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.88.
Personal life
Marcus Stoinis keeps most of his personal life private, but some information is known about his family, money, and other details. He has earned respect both on the field and off it.
Family
His father, Chris Stoinis, was also a cricketer and helped Marcus with his career choices, including moving to Melbourne to play for Victoria. Chris passed away in 2017 after a long illness. Marcus has a sister named Natasha, who is a doctor and cared for their father during his sickness. His family comes from Greece; his grandfather was born there and moved to Australia in the 1950s. Not much is known about his mother.
Finances
By 2025, Marcus Stoinis’s net worth is about $10 to $12 million (around 85 to 100 crore Indian rupees). He earns from his contract with Cricket Australia, playing in the IPL, sponsorship deals, real estate, and other luxury items. He also works as an ambassador for the Gray Nicolls sports brand.
House and Cars
As of June 2025, Stoinis lives in a luxury house in Perth, Western Australia, and owns several expensive cars.
Scandals
In January 2020, during a Melbourne derby game, Stoinis was fined $7,500 for using a homophobic slur against Kane Richardson. He apologized and said he got "caught in the moment and took it too far".
Fans
Marcus Stoinis has about 645,000 followers on Instagram.
