Megan Schutt

Megan states that she “just like the champion of the wizarding world Harry Potter”, has her mother’s eyes. She states that she is just another version of her Father. She gets all her sporting-ness from her father.

Also known as “shooter” for her exceptional bowling skills, she somewhat had a very average start at the international level. She conceded around 33 runs in 5 overs against New Zealand’s.

In 2019, Megan also became the only woman to take 2 hat-tricks in the Women’s international matches. She with her lethal in swingers has made herself the 2nd fastest female to take 100 international wickets.

 History

 Megan has had to face several ups and downs in her 12-year-long career. She didn’t have a great start to her career but managed to make a comeback for the ages where she, match by match became the “Main Weapon” of the Australian seam attack. Megan also had to face some struggles due to her Lesbian marriage with her wife Jess Holyoake.

 Early Steps and Breakthrough

Megan Schutt, hailing from Adelaide, was nurtured in a nurturing familial milieu by her parents Brian and Sue. She reminisces about her lineage, attributing her athletic prowess to her father, despite his disavowal of sporting aptitude. Raised alongside her sister Natalie and brother Warren in the humble precincts of Hackham West, she traversed her formative years attending Hackham West Primary School and Wirrpanda Secondary School. She started her cricketing journey at 16 years old when she played the 2009-10 season of Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL). Amidst the suburban cricketing ambience of Hackham West, Schutt’s talent burgeoned. Her journey commenced at a tender age of 11 when she partook in a Seaford club match, marking her entry into the cricketing realm. Despite flirtations with Australian rules football, Schutt’s ardor for cricket remained steadfast. Reflecting on her evolution, she extols the camaraderie and intricacies of the sport. Notably, in a 2021 piece for The Guardian, she deliberates on gender parity in sports, a testament to her introspective musings amidst the exigencies of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 International Rise and Recognition

 Megan Schutt’s ascent in international cricket is a narrative of rapid progression and acclaim. Debuting against New Zealand, her initial foray into the international arena was met with mixed results, but it was her subsequent performances that underscored her potential. Recognized as a player to watch by ESPNcricinfo in 2012, Schutt’s inclusion in Australia‘s squad for the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup marked a significant milestone. During the tournament, her prowess was unmistakable, culminating in a staggering 15 wickets, the highest tally by any bowler, earning her the distinction of being the leading bowler of the competition. Her meteoric rise from club cricket to World Cup prominence garnered widespread admiration, with her adeptness in swing bowling drawing praise. Subsequent accolades, including selection in the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year and a national contract with Cricket Australia, affirmed her status as a formidable force in the sport. With milestones such as claiming Australia’s first hat-trick in WT20Is and surpassing 100 wickets in both WODIs and WT20Is, Schutt’s trajectory embodies resilience, skill, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on the international stage.

 Teams

Domestic Teams-   South Australian Scorpions, Nottinghamshire.

International Teams-   Australia Women, Under-21 Australian Women.

Franchise Teams- Adelaide Strikers Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, London Spirit Women’s, Supernovas Women.

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