Name:

Hayden, Matthew L

Nickname:

Haydos

Date of Birth:

29 Oct 1971

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Kingstoy, QLD

Date Died:

19 Oct 2025

Career:

Test: 1994 - 2009
ODI: 1993 - 2008
T20: 2005 - 2007

Teams:

QLD (Regional)
Australia (Country)

Hayden reprimanded: calls Baji an obnoxious weed, mocks Ishant

Matthew Hayden was one of the most powerful and consistent opening batsmen of his era, known for his imposing presence, fierce stroke play, and mental resilience.

After debuting for Australia in 1994, his early years were marked by inconsistency, but he returned stronger in the early 2000s to become a central figure in Australia’s dominant Test and ODI sides. His partnership with Justin Langer at the top of the Test order produced thousands of runs and laid the foundation for numerous Australian victories during their golden age.

In Test cricket, Hayden scored 8,625 runs in 103 matches at an average of 50.73, including 30 centuries and 29 fifties. His highest score of 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003 was, at the time, the world record for the highest individual Test innings. In ODIs, he played 161 matches, amassing 6,133 runs at an average of 43.80, with 10 hundreds and 36 fifties. He was also a key performer in Australia’s World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007, finishing as the leading run-scorer in the latter tournament.

Beyond his statistics, Hayden’s impact was defined by his fearless approach and unmatched physical presence at the crease. Whether attacking fast bowlers on hard Australian tracks or using his feet masterfully against spinners in the subcontinent, he set new standards for opening batsmen.

Following retirement in 2009, he became a respected commentator, mentor, and occasional coach, continuing to contribute to the game with the same passion that defined his playing days.