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International career
Sherfane Rutherford was born on August 15, 1998, in Guyana. He is a West Indies cricketer known for his powerful batting style. His journey in international cricket is marked by key moments over the years:
- October 2018: Rutherford was named in the West Indies’ T20I squad for a series against India, but did not play.
- December 2018: He was picked again for the West Indies’ T20I squad, this time for a series against Bangladesh.
- 22 December 2018: Rutherford made his T20I debut for the West Indies against Bangladesh.
- December 2023: He was included in the West Indies’ T20I squad for the series against England.
- May 2024: Rutherford earned a spot in the West Indies’ squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- 8 December 2024: He scored his first One Day International century. Rutherford made 113 runs against Bangladesh, leading his team to a five-wicket win. He hit seven fours and eight sixes in his innings.
Leagues Participation
Sherfane Rutherford has played in different cricket leagues. Here is a summary of his participation in these leagues:
Indian Premier League
Sherfane Rutherford has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for multiple seasons:
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Team
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2019
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Delhi Capitals
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Bought in the 2019 auction.
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2021
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Replaced Jonny Bairstow during the second phase of IPL 2021.
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2022
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Bought in the 2022 auction.
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2023
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Played for RCB in IPL 2023.
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2024
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
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Joined KKR for the 2024 season.
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2025
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Gujarat Titans
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Bought for Rs 2.60 crore in the 2025 auction.
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As of 2024, Rutherford has played 10 matches in the IPL, scoring 106 runs with an average of 15.14. His highest score is 28 runs, made against KKR in 2022.
Lanka Premier League
Rutherford participated in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in different seasons:
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Team
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2021
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Colombo Stars
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Played in the second edition of LPL, scoring 12 runs in a match against Kandy Warriors.
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2021
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Colombo Stars
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Left the team in December 2021 and returned to Guyana.
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2022
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Galle Gladiators
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Joined the team for the third edition of LPL.
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In LPL 2022, Rutherford scored 14 runs and took 184 wickets.
Bangladesh Premier League
Sherfane Rutherford took part in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL):
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Team
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2018-2019
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Khulna Titans
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Part of the squad for the 2018–19 season.
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2019-2020
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Sylhet Thunder
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Played for the team in the 2019–20 season.
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Caribbean Premier League
Rutherford played in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for different teams:
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Team
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2018-2020
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Guyana Amazon Warriors
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Played from 2018 to 2020.
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2021
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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
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Joined in 2021 and scored 59 runs in a match against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
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2022
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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
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Part of the team that won the CPL trophy in 2022, scoring 262 runs.
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2024
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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
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Left the team for personal reasons.
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In the 2024 CPL season, Rutherford played four games and scored 35 runs.
Pakistan Super League
Rutherford played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL):
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Team
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2021
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Karachi Kings
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Played for the team.
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2022-2023
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Peshawar Zalmi
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Played for the team.
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2024
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Quetta Gladiators
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Played for the team in 2024.
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In PSL 2024, Rutherford scored 151 runs in six innings with a slugging percentage of 148.03. One of his best performances was 58 runs against Karachi Kings.
Big Bash League
Sherfane Rutherford also played in the Big Bash League (BBL):
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Team
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2024–2025
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Sydney Thunder
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Helped the team beat the Perth Scorchers on January 3, 2025, by scoring the winning boundary on the last ball.
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Domestic career
Sherfane Rutherford began his domestic career with Guyana. He debuted in the 2016–17 Regional Four-Day Competition on April 15, 2017. Later, on January 31, 2018, he played his first List A match for Guyana in the 2017–18 Regional Super50 tournament.
Other Leagues
Sherfane Rutherford took part in a few important leagues.
In June 2018, he was selected for the Cricket West Indies B Team in the first Global T20 Canada tournament. He became the leading run-scorer for his team, hitting 230 runs in eight matches.
In June 2019, he played for the Edmonton Royals in the 2019 Global T20 Canada tournament.
Rutherford also plays for the Desert Vipers in the International T20 League (ILT20). After recovering from a hamstring injury, he returned to the field in the first ILT20 season in 2024. In one match, he scored 37 runs off 19 balls, helping his team reach the final. On January 15, 2025, he scored 40 runs off 18 balls in a match against the Gulf Giants, securing a six-wicket win for his team.
Records and achievements
Sherfane Rutherford has achieved several remarkable milestones in his cricket career.
- Highest number of runs in ODIs: 497 runs in 12 matches, with 10 matches in the ODI format.
- Highest number of runs in T20Is: 428 runs in 28 matches, with 23 matches in the T20I format.
- Highest number of runs in the IPL: 2157 runs in 7 matches, including 28 runs in 2019.
- Named Player of the Series in the ODI series against Bangladesh.
- Nominated for the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Player of the Year award.
Personal life
Sherfane Rutherford is married to Aliana Rutherford. They have a son, Saeed, who was born in May 2022. This addition to their family reflects Rutherford's personal life beyond his cricket career.
Finances
Sherfane Rutherford’s net worth is around $1 million. His wealth comes from playing cricket, signing contracts with teams, and endorsements. He has played in T20 leagues around the world and represented the West Indies in international cricket.
Cars and House
Sherfane Rutherford owns a Volkswagen Virtus Convertible and a Range Rover Vogue. He lives with his family in a luxury home in Georgetown, Guyana. He also has a second home in New York, USA.
Scandals
In 2024, during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) while playing for Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Rutherford was involved in a scandal. After scoring zero points against the Barbados Royals, the team owner sent him a text blaming him for the loss. Rutherford replied, and later, he was removed from the team. Some say there were disagreements between him, the team captain, and other players.
Fans
Fans showed great support for Rutherford in December 2024 when he scored 100 ODI points for the first time in a match against Bangladesh, ending an 11-match losing streak for the West Indies. In February 2024, during a T20I match against Australia, a fan went viral after catching a ball with one hand while holding a drink in the other. Rutherford has about 60,000 followers on Instagram.
