New Zealand cricketer, Will O’Rourke made his Test debut against South Africa in the ongoing second Test in Hamilton. In the very first innings of the match, Will O’Rourke returned with stellar figures of 4 for 59 in 18.2 overs. He picked the last two of those deliveries on the last two balls of the innings.
The 22-year-old had the chance to pick a hat-trick when South Africa came out to bat again. He couldn’t pick one but went on to pick his first five-wicket haul.
Will O’Rourke produced a sensational spell of five for 34 in 13.5 overs, which led to South Africa getting bundled out for 235.
Five interesting facts about William O’Rourke
- Will O Rourke was born in London on 6th August 2001
Rourke was born in London on 6th August 2001 to New Zealand parents. They had moved to the UK in search of work but came back to Auckland when Will was five years old.
- Will O’Rourke represented New Zealand in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup
The 22-year-old fast bowler was part of the New Zealand that played in the 2020 edition of the Under-19 World Cup. In his first match against Sri Lanka, he recorded figures of 1 for 23 in six overs.
- Will O’Rourke took his first steps in international cricket in December 2023
The New Zealand cricketer made his ODI debut in the home series against Bangladesh in 2023. He got the chance to play all three matches in the series and claimed five wickets at 23.00.
- Father, Patrick O’Rourke plied his trade in domestic cricket in New Zealand
Notably, Will’s father Patrick O’Rourke was also a fast bowler. He plied his trade for Wellington and played 29 first-class matches. The right-arm pacer had 89 wickets to his name in red-ball cricket at an average of 24.8 Patrick O’Rourke’s brother, Matthew was also a cricketer, who played for Auckland and the New Zealand young cricketers team. Will’s
- Will O’Rourke couldn’t find any taker at the IPL 2024 mini-auction
Rourke found his name in the auction pool in the IPL 2024 mini-auction but couldn’t find any takers. He went unsold at the auction and none of the franchises expressed interest in him. He was listed at the base price of INR 20 lakhs.
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