WATCH, AUS vs SL | Karunaratne embarrassed after Murphy rubbishes nonchalant leave with seed stuff
In the history of cricket, the Australian cricket team is often synonymous with tough characters and dominance. As the trend continues in the 21st century, the Kangaroos under Steve Smith showed great character in Sri Lanka where a Todd Murphy delivery badly embarrassed veteran Dimuth Karanatne.
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International career
Todd Murphy, born on November 15, 2000, is an Australian cricketer. He bowls right-arm off-spin and played his first-class match for Victoria in April 2021. In February 2023, he made his Test debut for Australia. Murphy was also part of the Australian team that won the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final.
Murphy is a right-arm off-spin bowler. His deliveries are often faster than 90 km/h. He bowls with a high action, similar to former England spinner Graeme Swann. Murphy bats left-handed and usually plays at number nine or ten in the order. He wears prescription glasses while batting, bowling, and fielding, which is uncommon for Test cricketers.
2023
- February 9-11, 2023: Test Debut - India vs Australia, Nagpur
Todd Murphy played his first Test match against India in Nagpur. He took 7 wickets for 124 runs in his debut. Murphy played in all four Tests on this tour and finished with 14 wickets in total.
- April 2023: 2023 Ashes
Murphy was selected as the second spinner for Australia during the Ashes series. In his first match at Headingley, Leeds, he took 1/49 in 9.3 overs. He was dropped for the 4th Test but was recalled for the 5th Test. In that match, he took 2/22 in the first innings and 4/110 in the second innings. Murphy also contributed with the bat, scoring 34 in the first innings and 18 in the second.
2024
- January 29 - February 1, 2025: Last Test Match - Sri Lanka vs Australia, Galle
Murphy continued his role in the Australian spin attack and kept performing well in Test matches.
Career Stats (Test Matches)
- Matches Played: 7
- Wickets Taken: 22
- Bowling Average: 28.14
- Economy Rate: 3.21 runs per over
- Best Bowling: 7/124
- Current ICC Test Bowling Ranking: 65th (310 points)
Leagues Participation
Todd Murphy has played in the Big Bash League since the 2021/22 season with the Sydney Sixers. He has contributed his skills to the team in domestic T20 cricket.
Big Bash League
Todd Murphy has been part of the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers since the 2021/22 season. He joined as a replacement for Steve O'Keeffe and quickly became an important part of the team. Below is a breakdown of his participation in the league.
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2021/22–present
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Sydney Sixers
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Joined the team as a replacement for the injured Steve O'Keeffe. Debuted on December 26, 2021, against Sydney Thunder. The Sixers won by 30 runs.
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2022/23
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Sydney Sixers
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Took key wickets, including Thomas Rogers, during a win over the Melbourne Stars on January 6, 2023. Also dismissed Matthew Short and Adam Howes.
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2023/24
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Sydney Sixers
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Took 2 wickets for just 15 runs in one match during the season.
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2024/25
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Sydney Sixers
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Faced Oliver Davis at Sydney Showground Stadium. Davis hit three consecutive sixes off Murphy.
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Domestic career
Todd Murphy began his domestic career with Victoria in 2021. He played his first List A match on March 10, 2021, against Tasmania. His first-class debut came shortly after, from April 3 to 6, 2021, in a match against South Australia. In his second first-class game, he took seven wickets and scored 24 not out. This performance helped Victoria secure a win over Tasmania and gave Murphy more opportunities in his career.
Murphy also debuted in T20 cricket for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League on December 26, 2021, against Sydney Thunder. Since then, he has continued to play for Victoria and the Sixers in various domestic competitions.
In 2025, Murphy is set to play in upcoming matches, including Victoria vs. Western Australia (March 15-18) and South Australia vs. Victoria (March 1). He will also continue to play for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
Records and achievements
Todd Murphy has achieved a lot in his cricket career. Here are some of his key records:
- 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Took 14 wickets, including Virat Kohli four times. Finished with an average of 25.21.
- 2023 Ashes Series: Played after Nathan Lyon's injury and contributed to Australia's win.
- ICC Test Bowling Rankings: Ranked 65th with 310 points.
- 2020 U-19 World Cup: Played for Australia, taking 4 wickets in 5 matches. His best was 2/40.
- 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final: Part of the winning team.
Murphy's bowling speed often exceeds 90 km/h.
Personal life
Todd Murphy is becoming more known both on and off the cricket field. Here are some details about his life:
Family
Murphy was born in Echuca, Victoria, and grew up in Moama, New South Wales. His father, Jamie Murphy, was a left-handed middle-order batsman for St Kilda in Victorian Premier Cricket.
As of 2025, Todd Murphy is not married and does not have children.
Finance
Murphy's net worth is around $2 million as of 2025. He earns money from his contract with Cricket Australia, match fees, the Big Bash League salary with the Sydney Sixers, and sponsorship deals.
Scandals
One event during the 2023 Ashes series caused some attention. Todd Murphy asked teammate Alex Carey to let him watch the game with binoculars but was turned down. A video of this moment went viral on social media.
There was also surprise when Murphy was excluded from the squad before the match at Old Trafford. Many players and experts criticized this decision. He was also left out of the team for the second match against Sri Lanka after not having a big impact in the first.
Fans
As of April 2025, Todd Murphy's popularity is growing, especially among Australian cricket fans. Many see him as similar to famous cricketers like Nathan Lyon and Shane Warne. He has around 26,000 followers on Instagram.
