OTD Corey Anderson was born in 1990

Corey Anderson was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, on December 13, 1990. He is known for his explosive batting and clean ball-striking. Anderson became a global sensation in 2014 when he smashed the then-world record for the fastest ODI century, reaching the landmark in just 36 balls against West Indies. This innings redefined his reputation as one of the most destructive hitters in modern cricket.

Anderson’s immense potential was evident early. At just 16, he became the youngest New Zealand cricketer to be awarded a national contract. Over the next few years, he represented Canterbury, New Zealand A, and featured in domestic finals, showcasing his abilities as a genuine all-rounder. A left-arm medium pacer and a hard-hitting middle-order batter, Anderson played in the Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia in 2008 and again in the 2010 edition hosted in New Zealand.

He made his first-class debut in 2007 but had to wait until 2012 to score his maiden first-class century. That breakthrough performance earned him a call-up for New Zealand’s T20I series in South Africa. Although he struggled in the series and later suffered an injury that kept him out of the ODI leg, he continued to impress in domestic cricket.

His consistent performances were rewarded with a spot in New Zealand’s squad for the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he made his ODI debut against England in Cardiff. Test cricket followed soon after, with Anderson debuting against Bangladesh in 2013 and notching up his maiden Test hundred in Dhaka during the second match of the series.

Anderson established himself as a key all-format player for New Zealand, bringing balance and firepower to the side. His most memorable stint came during the 2015 ODI World Cup, where he contributed significantly to New Zealand’s journey to the final. He scored two crucial half-centuries, including a vital 58 in the dramatic semi-final win over South Africa, and also picked up 14 wickets in the tournament at an impressive average of 16.71.

In 2021, Anderson moved to the United States and later participated in Major League Cricket. His transition continued as he was named in the USA’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Over his career, he has accumulated 683 Test runs with 16 wickets, 1109 ODI runs with 60 wickets, and 697 T20I runs alongside 16 wickets, marking him as a true all-round contributor across formats.

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