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Adam Milne Age, Stats, 148 List A Wickets and 5/26 Record

Adam Milne is a New Zealand right-arm fast bowler who was 34 on 24 August 2026. His dated career snapshot includes 57 ODI wickets, 65 T20I wickets and a T20I-best 5 for 26. In 2026 he took 11 wickets for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 and ten for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket. New Zealand Cricket then confirmed a casual playing agreement for 2026–27, keeping him in the BLACKCAPS high-performance system and selection plans while allowing franchise commitments.

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Right-handedRight-arm fast bowlerBorn 13 April 1992

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Full nameAdam Fraser Milne

Age34As of 2026-08-24

Date of birth13 April 1992Palmerston North, New Zealand

Batting styleRight-handed

Bowling styleRight-arm fast

Career overview

Adam Milne cricket career

Born on 13 April 1992 in Palmerston North, New Zealand; age 34 on 24 August 2026.

Right-handed batter and right-arm fast bowler whose primary role is pace bowling.

Career-best T20I figures of 5 for 26 against Sri Lanka in April 2023.

Eleven wickets from nine matches for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 2026.

Ten wickets from eight matches for Texas Super Kings in MLC 2026.

NZC casual playing agreement for the 2026–27 period beginning 1 August 2026.

Career story

Adam Milne career and playing journey

Who is Adam Milne?

Adam Fraser Milne is a New Zealand international fast bowler from Palmerston North. He made his international debut in 2010 and has been used primarily in white-ball cricket, where his pace gives a side a specialist option with the new ball, through the middle overs or near the end of an innings. He bats right-handed but his selection value comes from right-arm fast bowling.

Milne's career has moved between New Zealand duty and short-format competitions in several countries. That makes dates and competition labels important: a national agreement describes availability to New Zealand Cricket, a franchise squad confirms a team relationship, and a scorecard is needed to prove an appearance or performance. These are related parts of his career, but they do not mean the same thing.

Adam Milne age, birthplace and playing style

Milne was born on 13 April 1992 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, and was 34 on 24 August 2026. His ICC player record lists him as a New Zealand bowler who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast. The birth date remains fixed, while the age is tied to a review date so it can be read accurately after another birthday passes.

The bowler label is more informative than treating every batting and bowling entry as equal. Milne has useful lower-order runs in domestic cricket, including a first-class high score of 97 in the dated record, but his main job is to take wickets and control scoring with pace. Batting figures therefore provide career context rather than evidence for an all-rounder classification.

Adam Milne international career statistics

The career table dated 2 August 2025 records 50 ODIs and 57 wickets at 35.56, with best figures of 4 for 34. Its T20I row records 56 matches and 65 wickets at 24.64, including one five-wicket haul and best figures of 5 for 26. Those figures are a dated snapshot rather than a live total.

The same snapshot lists 31 first-class matches and 92 wickets at 32.25, plus 102 List A matches and 148 wickets at 27.46. Tests, if played, sit inside first-class records; ODIs sit inside List A records. Adding the international and domestic rows would therefore double-count qualifying matches and wickets rather than create a valid career total.

How should Adam Milne's format records be compared?

Milne's best figures answer different questions in different formats. His 5 for 26 is his best T20I return, while the dated first-class and List A rows show 5 for 47 and 5 for 24 respectively. A smaller runs-conceded figure does not automatically make one spell more important because match format, opponent, innings state and result all shape its value.

Averages and strike rates also require their original scope. The ODI average of 35.56 belongs to the ODI row, while the List A average of 27.46 includes a wider set of one-day matches. Neither should be presented as a current all-cricket average. Keeping the format label and snapshot date beside each row makes later changes understandable without rewriting older performances.

Adam Milne's 5 for 26 against Sri Lanka

Milne took 5 for 26 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in April 2023. New Zealand Cricket described it at the time as the third-best T20I bowling return by a New Zealand player. It was his first five-wicket haul in T20 internationals and remains the best-bowling figure in his dated T20I career row.

NZC placed that spell inside Milne's most productive international season to that point: 24 wickets at an average of 24 across 16 appearances, made up of eleven T20Is and five ODIs. The seasonal total provides useful context, but the five wickets from the Sri Lanka match are already included within it and must not be counted again.

What is Adam Milne's New Zealand contract status?

New Zealand Cricket awarded Milne a casual playing agreement for the 2026–27 period beginning 1 August 2026. NZC grouped him with Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert as white-ball specialists and said the quartet would remain within the BLACKCAPS high-performance system, with access to coaching, medical support and training facilities.

The agreement also provides flexibility around franchise cricket. NZC said the four players were part of selection planning for the home white-ball series against India in October and November 2026. That is a statement about availability and planning, not proof that Milne will be selected for, or appear in, a particular match. A later squad announcement and scorecard would establish those stages.

Why did Adam Milne miss the 2026 T20 World Cup?

Milne was initially named in New Zealand's squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. On 23 January, the ICC reported that a torn left hamstring suffered while he was playing in SA20 had ruled him out of the tournament. Kyle Jamieson replaced him in the squad, so Milne did not add a 2026 World Cup appearance to his record.

That injury report explains a specific withdrawal in January 2026; it should not be stretched into a claim about Milne's health in August. His later selection by Texas Super Kings and the completed MLC record demonstrate subsequent match activity, while the NZC agreement confirms continuing international planning. Neither source provides a medical assessment of his present condition.

Adam Milne for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 2026

SA20's official player record gives Milne 11 wickets from nine matches for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2026 season. He bowled 141 balls, conceded 179 runs and finished with best figures of 4 for 25, a bowling average of 16.27 and an economy rate of 7.62. Those are competition figures and remain separate from his international totals.

Sunrisers had signed Milne before the Season 4 auction, and the official updated squad retained him among the overseas players. The January hamstring injury occurred during this campaign, according to the ICC report. The season line can establish what he delivered before and around that event, but it cannot on its own explain selection decisions or predict his availability for another competition.

Adam Milne for Texas Super Kings in MLC 2026

Texas Super Kings retained Milne for the 2026 Major League Cricket season and listed him as a bowler in their official squad. The completed competition statistics record ten wickets from eight matches, 30 overs, 226 runs conceded, best figures of 2 for 10, a bowling average of 22.60 and an economy rate of 7.53.

Milne took a wicket in Texas's opening six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas, dismissing Tim Seifert with a return catch after Seifert had made 104. The match report confirms one performance within the season; the tournament aggregate supplies the full eight-match scope. A single report should not be used as a substitute for all of his 2026 figures.

The 5 for 23 that shaped Milne's 2025 MLC season

A year before his 2026 campaign, Milne took 5 for 23 as Texas Super Kings beat Seattle Orcas by 51 runs in July 2025. The official MLC report says he removed David Warner and Shayan Jahangir in a double-wicket over, then returned to dismantle the tail as Seattle were dismissed for 137 while chasing 189.

That spell shows the value of pace across more than one phase of a T20 innings: early wickets changed the chase, and a later burst ended it. It remains a 2025 performance, however, and is not part of the ten wickets recorded in MLC 2026. Separating seasons prevents an outstanding older spell from being mistaken for the best return in the later tournament.

Adam Milne's Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 record

Rajasthan Royals' official player record shows that Milne was part of their IPL 2026 squad after being signed for ₹2.40 crore. He appeared once, bowled 20 deliveries, conceded 41 runs and did not take a wicket. The appearance moved his overall IPL record to eleven matches and seven wickets, with best figures of 2 for 21.

The ₹2.40 crore figure is a season-specific IPL purchase amount, not proof of post-tax income, total career earnings or personal wealth. Those broader calculations would require private information about payment terms, taxes, endorsements, assets and liabilities. The dependable public claim is the auction amount and its IPL 2026 context.

Adam Milne and London Spirit in The Hundred 2026

The Hundred's official 2026 squad page lists Milne in the London Spirit men's squad and records a £50,000 salary band. The league classifies him as a bowler, alongside a squad that included other pace options such as Tymal Mills, Jamie Overton and David Willey. The listing establishes his registered team and price band for that edition.

A squad entry does not prove that Milne played every match, remained available throughout the competition or recorded a particular wicket total. Those claims require the completed tournament record or individual scorecards. The salary band likewise belongs only to The Hundred contract and should not be combined with IPL or other franchise amounts as if they shared identical terms.

What do Adam Milne's 2026 team listings prove?

Milne's 2026 records span Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Rajasthan Royals, Texas Super Kings and London Spirit. These competitions run in different countries and windows, so appearing in more than one squad is normal for an experienced T20 specialist. Each official directory should be read with its season label instead of being treated as a permanent club assignment.

The strongest evidence depends on the claim. A squad announcement confirms registration, a player page can provide a season aggregate, and a scorecard proves that he actually played and what happened in that match. None of these documents by itself establishes current health, future selection or a confidential contract clause. This distinction matters most when a season includes an injury or replacement.

Adam Milne's batting record in context

Milne's dated ODI row contains 180 runs at 12.85 with a high score of 36, while the T20I row contains 83 runs at 8.30 and a high score of 16 not out. His first-class figures are more substantial: 776 runs at 23.51, four half-centuries and a high score of 97 from 31 matches.

Those numbers show that he has contributed lower-order runs, particularly in longer domestic cricket, but they do not change his specialist-bowler role. Batting records from different formats also should not be merged. An unbeaten T20I score, a first-class near-century and an IPL cameo come from different competition structures and carry different tactical demands.

Adam Milne records, rankings and achievements

Milne's 5 for 26 is a match record in his own T20I career, while NZC's description of it as New Zealand's third-best return was a national comparison at the report date. His 24-wicket 2022–23 international season is another defined achievement. These statements remain useful when their opponent, format and time period stay attached.

A career total, season aggregate and historical ranking are not interchangeable. Career totals can change with another match; a finished season remains fixed; and a comparative ranking can be overtaken. Clear scope avoids turning an accurate old statement into an unsupported current claim. Team honours also belong to the squad result and should not be recast as an individual statistical award.

What is known about Adam Milne's earnings and private life?

Official competition records provide two defined 2026 figures: Rajasthan Royals' ₹2.40 crore IPL purchase and London Spirit's £50,000 Hundred salary band. They use different currencies, contract systems and competition windows. Neither figure establishes Milne's take-home pay, endorsement income, assets, liabilities or present net worth.

Reliable cricket sources also do not provide a sufficiently complete and relevant account of Milne's relationships or private family life. Celebrity-website estimates and rumours are therefore not dependable additions to his playing record. Public coverage is strongest when it stays with verifiable cricket facts: role, selection, team, scorecard, injury announcement and clearly scoped performance data.

Adam Milne records

Adam Milne career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

ODI career snapshot (2 August 2025)50matches

Batting

Runs: 180
High score: 36
Average: 12.85
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 57
Best bowling: 4/34
Average: 35.56
Balls: 2,242
Catches / stumpings: 23 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 0 / 0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

T20I career snapshot (2 August 2025)56matches

Batting

Runs: 83
High score: 16*
Average: 8.30
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 65
Best bowling: 5/26
Average: 24.64
Balls: 1,157
Catches / stumpings: 12 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 1 / 0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

First-class career snapshot (2 August 2025)31matches

Batting

Runs: 776
High score: 97
Average: 23.51
100s / 50s: 0/4

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 92
Best bowling: 5/47
Average: 32.25
Balls: 5,529
Catches / stumpings: 10 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 2 / 0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

List A career snapshot (2 August 2025)102matches

Batting

Runs: 617
High score: 50
Average: 16.23
100s / 50s: 0/1

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 148
Best bowling: 5/24
Average: 27.46
Balls: 4,698
Catches / stumpings: 35 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 2 / 0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

International career

Debut

New Zealand debut in 2010

Last listed match

Career table snapshot dated 2 August 2025

SA20 2026

Debut

Sunrisers Eastern Cape squad

Last listed match

11 wickets from nine matches

IPL 2026

Debut

Rajasthan Royals squad

Last listed match

One appearance

MLC 2026

Debut

Texas Super Kings retained player

Last listed match

10 wickets from eight matches

New Zealand 2026–27

Debut

Casual agreement began 1 August 2026

Last listed match

Selection planning confirmed by NZC

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Took a career-best 5 for 26 against Sri Lanka in a 2023 T20I.
Claimed 24 wickets across 16 New Zealand appearances in the 2022–23 season.
Recorded 11 wickets from nine matches for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 2026.
Took ten wickets from eight matches for Texas Super Kings in MLC 2026.
Received a New Zealand Cricket casual playing agreement for 2026–27.

Reader questions

Adam Milne FAQ

How old is Adam Milne?

Adam Milne was born on 13 April 1992 and was 34 on 24 August 2026.

What type of bowler is Adam Milne?

Adam Milne is a right-arm fast bowler from New Zealand. He bats right-handed and is selected primarily as a specialist pace bowler.

What are Adam Milne's best T20I figures?

Milne's best T20I figures are 5 for 26 against Sri Lanka in April 2023.

How many wickets did Adam Milne take in MLC 2026?

Milne took ten wickets from eight matches for Texas Super Kings in MLC 2026, with best figures of 2 for 10.

Why did Adam Milne miss the 2026 T20 World Cup?

A torn left hamstring suffered during SA20 ruled Milne out before the tournament, and Kyle Jamieson replaced him in New Zealand's squad.

Is Adam Milne available for New Zealand in 2026–27?

NZC gave Milne a casual playing agreement for 2026–27 and included him in selection planning, but individual squads and scorecards are still needed to confirm each appearance.

Conclusion

Adam Milne's career combines a T20I-best 5 for 26 and 148 List A wickets in the dated career table with active 2026 franchise records: 11 SA20 wickets for Sunrisers Eastern Cape and ten MLC wickets for Texas Super Kings.

His January World Cup withdrawal and August NZC agreement describe different moments in the year. The first records a specific hamstring injury; the second confirms his place in New Zealand's 2026–27 high-performance and selection plans without guaranteeing a future appearance.