Aggressive Australian opener whose ferocious pulling and driving made him one of the most destructive batsmen of his generation, with a stunning Test average of over 50.
Matthew Hayden was one of the most destructive opening batsmen in cricket history, famous for his powerful left-handed strokeplay and imposing physical presence. He held the world Test batting record of 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. Paired with Justin Langer, the Hayden-Langer opening partnership was one of the most feared in Test cricket during Australia's dominant era of the 2000s.
Career Journey
Timeline
1971
👶 Born in Kingaroy, Australia
2009
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Queensland
🏟️ Brisbane Heat