Sam Elliott (cricketer)

Sam Elliott

Personal information
Full name	Samuel M. Elliott
Born	(2000-02-18) 18 February 2000 (age 24) Mitcham, Melbourne, Victoria
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast-medium
Relations	Matthew Elliott (father)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2020/21–present	Victoria
2021/22	Melbourne Stars
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 2 10 2 Runs scored 140 70 2 Batting average 70.00 17.50 2.00 100s/50s 0/1 0/0 0/0 Top score 80* 19* 2 Balls bowled 259 481 42 Wickets 4 15 0 Bowling average 42.25 31.73 – 5 wickets in innings 0 0 – 10 wickets in match 0 0 – Best bowling 3/45 7/12 – Catches/stumpings 1/- 4/- 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 14 August 2024

Samuel M. Elliott (born 18 February 2000) is an Australian cricketer.[1]

In May 2019, Elliott was awarded a rookie contract with Victoria ahead of the 2019–20 season.[2] He made his List A debut on 8 April 2021, for Victoria in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup.[3] He made his Twenty20 debut on 5 December 2021, for the Melbourne Stars in the 2021–22 Big Bash League season.[4] He made his first class debut for Victoria on 24 November 2022, against Tasmania in the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield.[5]

In September 2024, Elliott took 7/12 against Tasmania in the 2024–25 One-Day Cup, the best figures by a Victorian in the domestic one-day competition.[6]

Personal life

Elliott's father, Matthew, played Test cricket for Australia.[7] His brother, Will, is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Northern Bullants in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[8]

References

1. "Sam Elliott". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
2. "Sam Elliott, son of Matthew, joins Victoria on rookie contract". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
3. "14th Match, Melbourne, Apr 8 2021, The Marsh Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
4. "1st Match (N), Sydney, Dec 5 2021, Big Bash League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
5. "Full Scorecard of Victoria vs Tasmania 15th Match 2022/23 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
6. Bourke, Ed (23 September 2024). "Victorian bowler Sam Elliott claims state record One-Day Cup figures". news.com.au. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
7. "Crone, Vlaeminck, Murphy and Elliott earn Victorian contracts". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
8. "Will Elliott, son of Australian Test cricketer Matthew Elliott, takes VFL mark of the year contender". 7NEWS. 2 June 2024. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024.

External links

• Sam Elliott at ESPNcricinfo