Top 3 performances of Brad Haddin in international cricket

Australian keeper-batter Brad Haddin was born on October 23, 1977, in Cowra, New South Wales. Haddin made his Australia debut in ODIs in 2001 and his T20I debut in 2006. But his Test debut came in 2008 after Adam Gilchrist retired.

Haddin was part of the Australian team that won the 2007 and 2015 ICC World Cups. He made 3266 runs at an average of 32.98 in 66 Tests, including four centuries and 18 fifties, with the best score of 169.

In ODIs, Haddin made 3122 runs at an average of 31.53, including two centuries and 16 fifties, with the best score of 110. He also made 402 runs with a strike rate of 114.52 in 34 T20I matches for Australia.

Today, we take a look at the top 3 performances of Brad Haddin in international cricket.

Here are the top 3 performances of Brad Haddin in international cricket:

3. 109 vs New Zealand, Sydney, 2009

This was the third ODI of the five-match series between Australia and New Zealand and was played in Sydney. Australia needed to win the match to stay alive in the series, with the Kiwis winning the first two ODIs. 

New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first. Haddin starred with 109 in 114 balls with eight fours and three sixes. Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey scored fifties as Australia made 301/9 in 50 overs. In response, Grant Elliot’s 115 went in vain as New Zealand were bowled out for 269 runs, losing the game by 32 runs. Haddin was rightfully named the Player of the Match.

2. 110 and 2 catches vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2010

New Zealand and Australia clashed in the third ODI of the five-match series in 2010 in Hamilton. New Zealand posted 245 runs in 46.2 overs after being asked to bat by Australia. Ross Taylor top-scored with 62, while Gareth Hopkins and Scott Styris scored 45 and 41, respectively. Ryan Harris and Mitchell Johnson picked three wickets each.

In response, Haddin, opening the innings with Shane Watson, hammered 110 runs in 121 balls with seven fours and five sixes to his name. Ricky Ponting made 69 as Australia reached 248/4 in 47.2 overs and won the game by six wickets. Haddin was given the Player of the Match for his century and two catches behind the wickets.

1. 169 vs New Zealand, Adelaide, 2008

This was the second test of the two-match series between Australia and New Zealand and was played in Adelaide from November 28 to December 1, 2008. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 270 runs in the first innings, with Aaron Redmond top-scoring with 83, while Brett Lee took 4/66.

In response, Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey scored 70s, but Michael Clarke made 110 in 239 balls with 11 fours, and Brad Haddin hammered his Test best score of 169 runs in 222 balls with 24 fours and two sixes, to the team to 535 runs.

New Zealand were blown away in the second innings for 203 runs, with Brendon McCullum top-scoring with 84* and Brett Lee taking 5/105, as Australia won the Test by an innings and 62 runs. Haddin was given the Player of the Match for his 169.

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