Dean Foxcroft

Personal Information

Full Name Dean Foxcroft
Born April 20, 1998
Age 28 Years, 1 Months, 2 Days
National Side New Zealand
Batting Style Right Handed
Bowling Off break
Sport Cricket

Ranking

Test ODI T20
Batting - 119 396
Bowling - 240 1179

Man of the Match

Test ODI T20 World Cup CL
- 1 0 - -

Career Information

Teams Played New Zealand, New Zealand A, Otago Volts, South Africa Under-19, Central Stags, New Zealand XI, Lahore Qalandars, Ghubrah Giants
Career Span

Dean Foxcroft Overall Stats

Batting & Fielding Performance

M I N/O R HS 100s 50s 4s 6s AVG S/R CT ST Ducks R/O
ODI
4 4 0 149 75 v BAN 0 2 8 7 37.25 89.76 2 0 BAN 2 1 0 2 NZ New Zealand NZ
Youth ODI
12 12 0 292 117 v NZ-U19 1 0 34 1 24.33 63.89 3 0 NZ-U19 1169 2 3 22 SA-U19 South Africa Under-19 SA-U19
T20I
7 6 1 106 34 v PAK 0 0 3 5 21.2 104.95 2 0 PAK 6 0 0 3 NZ New Zealand NZ
First-class
42 76 4 2303 174 v AA 2 15 282 17 31.99 55.55 29 0 AA 89 5 2 4 OV Otago Volts OV
List A
64 59 6 1830 138 v CS 3 11 178 28 34.53 84.45 32 0 CS 1385 3 2 5 OV Otago Volts OV
tten
7 7 3 211 49 v MAT 0 0 18 12 52.75 171.54 4 0 MAT 2930 0 2 7 GGI Ghubrah Giants GGI

Bowling Performance

I O M R W Best 3s 5s AVG E/R S/R Mtc
ODI
3 17.3 0 86 2 1/25 v BAN 0 0 43.00 4.91 52.50 4 2 NZ New Zealand NZ
Youth ODI
11 89.2 5 343 12 3/31 v BAN-U19 2 0 28.58 3.84 44.67 12 22 SA-U19 South Africa Under-19 SA-U19
T20I
1 2 0 17 0 0/17 v BAN 0 0 - 8.50 - 7 3 NZ New Zealand NZ
First-class
58 603.5 104 1924 63 6/84 v WF 4 2 30.54 3.19 57.51 42 4 OV Otago Volts OV
List A
47 274.2 9 1456 38 3/36 v ND 3 0 38.32 5.31 43.32 64 5 OV Otago Volts OV
tten
7 14 0 123 7 3/16 v MAT 1 0 17.57 8.79 12.00 7 7 GGI Ghubrah Giants GGI

Dean Foxcroft Profile

Dean Foxcroft, born on April 20, 1998, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a talented cricketer representing New Zealand in international cricket. Known for his ability as a powerful middle-order batter and a handy off-spin bowler, Foxcroft's journey to the international stage is a story of resilience and determination.


He first gained attention when he represented South Africa in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. After moving to New Zealand, he made an immediate impact in domestic cricket. His List A debut came during the 2018-19 Ford Trophy, followed by his first-class debut in the Plunket Shield the same season, where he impressed with his steady batting performances. Later that year, he showcased his T20 skills in the Super Smash, displaying a remarkable ability to adapt across formats.


The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 challenged Foxcroft's career by keeping him out of the team in South Africa. Border restrictions prevented him from returning to New Zealand, sidelining him for two consecutive domestic seasons. Despite these setbacks, Foxcroft maintained his focus and continued to refine his game. His hard work paid off when, in 2023, he earned a maiden call-up to the New Zealand A team and later made his international debut. His T20I debut against the UAE was followed by his ODI debut in September 2023 against Bangladesh, marking a new chapter in his career.


Foxcroft has proven to be a valuable asset for Otago in New Zealand's domestic circuit. In the 2022-23 season, he was named Domestic Player of the Year, thanks to his stellar performances. In a bid to focus on his personal game and family, Foxcroft stepped down from the captaincy at Otago ahead of the 2024-25 season.


The 2026 season marked an exciting new chapter in his journey. After spending several successful years with Otago, Foxcroft transferred back to Central Districts for the 2025 to 2026 domestic season. He featured heavily across all formats, putting up solid numbers in the Ford Trophy and the Plunket Shield. In a crucial first class match for Central Districts in late March 2026, he showcased his tremendous fighting spirit by scoring a brilliant 91 runs in the second innings against Northern Districts. He continues to be a highly valued batter and spinner in the New Zealand domestic setup.