The naturally gifted all-rounder can turn a game around which his fearless batting in the lower order and the ability to send the speed gun beyond 140kph with a good bounce. With an applaudable performance whenever he’s on the field, it is hard to believe the number of matches played by Chris Morris in different cricket formats. Irrespective of that number, Morris is always an excellent all-round option in the limited-overs format.
Morris began his cricket career with First-Class cricket in 2009 for the North West cricket team. He established himself as the lead bowler for his team by 2011/12 and emerged as the highest wicket-taker, with 21 wickets in the domestic T20 competition. In the 2012 Champions League, Morris spearheaded the Lions attack and led his team to the finale. Later that year, he was included in the squad for his T20I debut against New Zealand. His performance in Champions League and T20I bagged him a place in the Chennai Super Kings Squad for the 2013 edition for USD 650,000. He played a vital role in CSK’s quest to the final, which they lost to Mumbai Indians.
Perhaps, the most prominent South African beneficiary in the IPL is Chris Morris, who Delhi Daredevils bought in 2016 for a whopping US$ 1 million. The talented all-rounder finished as the leading wicket-taker for DD that season, proving his worth for the hefty price tag. Early that year, Morris also made his Test debut and turned the match around with his power-hitting.
In the 2021 IPL auction, Chris Morris was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.25 crores. Currently, he is the most expensive player in the IPL history, surpassing Yuvraj Singh. Pairing up with Jofra Archer this season, Chris Morris will make for a lethal attack by Rajasthan Royals. It will be intriguing to watch the pacer turn the tables for Rajasthan Royals this season with his quality bowling and big hits.
Chris Morris Biography
| Full Name | Christopher Henry Morris |
| Born | 30 April 1987 |
| Birth Place | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Height | 6’5” |
| Role | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
| First Class Debut | North West cricket team, 2009 |
| ODI Debut | Vs Pakistan, June 2013 |
| T20I Debut | Vs New Zealand, Dec 2012 |
| IPL Debut | Vs Punjab, April 2013 |
| Test Debut | Vs England, Jan 2016 |
Batting Stats & Records
| Format | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
| IPL | 71 | 553 | 82 | 24.04 | 156.66 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 30 |
| Test | 4 | 173 | 69 | 24.71 | 47.79 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| ODIs | 42 | 468 | 62 | 20.35 | 100.65 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 15 |
| T20Is | 23 | 133 | 55 | 14.78 | 13-.39 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
Bowling Stats & Records
| Format | M | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Avg | SR |
| IPL | 71 | 82 | 4/23 | 7.85 | 23.9 | 18.27 |
| Test | 4 | 12 | 3/38 | 4.42 | 38.25 | 51.92 |
| ODI | 42 | 48 | 4/31 | 5.56 | 36.58 | 39.46 |
| T20I | 23 | 34 | 4/27 | 8.4 | 20.5 | 14.65 |
Recent Matches
| Team | Opposition | Date | Bat & Bowl |
| Rajasthan | Punjab | 12 Apr 2021 | 2*, 2/41 |
| Titans | Dolphins | 26 Feb 2021 | 6, 0/32 |
| Titans | Warriors | 24 Feb 2021 | 1,2/26 |
| Titans | LIONS | 22 Feb 2021 | 3, 0/10 |
| Titans | Cape Cobras | 21 Feb 2021 | 6, 2/21 |
| Titans | Knights | 19 Feb 2021 | 21*, 1/10 |
| Bangalore | Delhi | 02 Nov 2020 | 0, 0/19 |
| Bangalore | Hyderabad | 31 Oct 2020 | 3, 0/19 |
| Bangalore | Mumbai | 28 Oct 2020 | 4, 1/36 |
| Bangalore | Chennai | 25 Oct 2020 | 2, 1/36 |
Interesting Facts About Chris Morris
The bowling all-rounder has already garnered the attention of millions through his batting and bowling skills. His high-priced IPL auctions are not even surprising anymore as he proves his worth every time he plays for his team. Here are some interesting facts about Chris Morris that may also tempt you to pick him for your fantasy team.
- Chris Morris has been the talk of IPL owing to his massive buys. In 2013 he was bought by CSK for 31 times more than his base price, amounting to INR 4.2 crore. In 2016, he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for INR 7 crore, and in 2021, Rajasthan Royals bought him for INR 16.25 crore.
- Morris is a decent batsman and holds a reputation for hitting sixes. In IPL 2016, he scored 82 runs off 32 balls with 4 fours and 8 sixes.
- Morris comes from a cricketing family; his father, Willie, was a left-arm orthodox bowler and played 74 first-class matches.
- His Test debut in 2016 against England was quite memorable and impressive as a batsman. He scored 69 in his first Test match and went on with the same form in limited-overs cricket.
- Chris Morris single-handedly helped his team win the 4th ODI in 2016. He came to bat when his team was struggling at 191/6 in the 38th over and scored a knock of 63 off 38 balls, securing a win for South Africa.
- Morris scored a hat-trick in first-class cricket while playing for Highveld Lions. He took 4 wickets in the space of 6 balls, including a hat-trick.
How Morris’ stats will help you in Fantasy Cricket?
Morris’ stats reveal that he has been a valuable player for his teams in all cricket formats. Being the most expensive player in the history of IPL is evidence of his exceptional performances. Knowing the numbers relating to the cricket career of any player is vital while picking players for your fantasy team. The recent form, records, statistics, and how well a player has done in various venues are the key factors. Take a look at these stats before you pick Morris for an upcoming match. Keep track of the latest cricket updates in our Blog section, know the probable playing XI, and essential information of player changes before building your team on the MPL Fantasy App.
