Matthew Boyle2023-02-03T09:31:43+00:00

Matthew Boyle

Date of Birth 12-01-2003
Age 20
NationalityNew Zealander
Player Status Unavailable
Playing Role Batting All-Rounder (Spin)
Bowling Style RA Leg Spin
Batting Style LH Top Order Bat
Entry Route Irish / Dutch Visa
Major Teams New Zealand XI, New Zealand Development, Canterbury, Canterbury A, Old Boys Collegians CC
Coaching Qualifications NZC Level 1

Matt Boyle is a destructive top-order batter with quite a future ahead of him.

In November 2022, Boyle made his Ford Trophy (List A) debut for Canterbury whilst still in his teens. He had, a few months earlier (March 2022) represented a New Zealand XI in two 50-over matches against the touring Netherlands side (hitting scores of 16, and 41).

Now a contracted member of the strong Canterbury squad that includes the likes of Blackcaps’ stars Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Matt Henry, and Daryl Mitchell, it’s envisaged Boyle will have a long and fruitful career in the red and black colours.

Boyle is a youngster who always seemed destined for the big stage. He comes from a strong cricketing family – his Father (Justin), and Uncle (David) played over 100 matches for Canterbury between them, whilst his Brother (Jack) represents Central Districts following 80 plus matches for Canterbury.

The hard-hitting batter, who also bowls very useful wrist spin, earned his Canterbury selection courtesy of his exploits through the age groups. He broke all sorts of records for his school – St. Bede’s College, including the most centuries (11), and highest score (215 in a 50-over match).

In 2020/21 he made his Canterbury A debut towards the backend of the season, hitting 99 against Otago A. Last summer (2021/22), he was named Player of the Tournament at the National Under-19 Competition, topping the run charts with 376 runs at 61 with 2 centuries. To evidence his all round ability, he was also the second leading wicket-taker bagging 10 wickets at 21.

Therefore, it came as no surprise to see Boyle picked for both the New Zealand Development and XI sides, before earning a full Canterbury contract for the current 2022/23 season.

Boyle is a serious prospect who is now eager to continue his development with a season abroad. Given current immigration regulations, he is ineligible to play in the UK therefore has targeted a season in Ireland or Holland next summer.

There are no overseas stats available for this player.

Date of Birth 12-01-2003
Age 20
NationalityNew Zealander
Player StatusUnavailable
Playing RoleBatting All-Rounder (Spin)
Player Status Unavailable
Bowling Style RA Leg Spin
Batting Style LH Top Order Bat
Entry Route Irish / Dutch Visa
Major Teams New Zealand XI, New Zealand Development, Canterbury, Canterbury A, Old Boys Collegians CC
Coaching Qualifications NZC Level 1

Matt Boyle is a destructive top-order batter with quite a future ahead of him.

In November 2022, Boyle made his Ford Trophy (List A) debut for Canterbury whilst still in his teens. He had, a few months earlier (March 2022) represented a New Zealand XI in two 50-over matches against the touring Netherlands side (hitting scores of 16, and 41).

Now a contracted member of the strong Canterbury squad that includes the likes of Blackcaps’ stars Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Matt Henry, and Daryl Mitchell, it’s envisaged Boyle will have a long and fruitful career in the red and black colours.

Boyle is a youngster who always seemed destined for the big stage. He comes from a strong cricketing family – his Father (Justin), and Uncle (David) played over 100 matches for Canterbury between them, whilst his Brother (Jack) represents Central Districts following 80 plus matches for Canterbury.

The hard-hitting batter, who also bowls very useful wrist spin, earned his Canterbury selection courtesy of his exploits through the age groups. He broke all sorts of records for his school – St. Bede’s College, including the most centuries (11), and highest score (215 in a 50-over match).

In 2020/21 he made his Canterbury A debut towards the backend of the season, hitting 99 against Otago A. Last summer (2021/22), he was named Player of the Tournament at the National Under-19 Competition, topping the run charts with 376 runs at 61 with 2 centuries. To evidence his all round ability, he was also the second leading wicket-taker bagging 10 wickets at 21.

Therefore, it came as no surprise to see Boyle picked for both the New Zealand Development and XI sides, before earning a full Canterbury contract for the current 2022/23 season.

Boyle is a serious prospect who is now eager to continue his development with a season abroad. Given current immigration regulations, he is ineligible to play in the UK therefore has targeted a season in Ireland or Holland next summer.

There are no overseas stats available for this player.

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