Mathew Hayden Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Matthew Lawrence Hayden |
| Nickname | Haydos |
| Born | October 29, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| Role | Opening batsman |
| Test Matches | 103 matches |
| Test Runs | 8,625 runs |
| Test Centuries | 30 centuries |
| ODI Matches | 161 matches |
| ODI Runs | 6,133 runs |
| ODI Centuries | 10 centuries |
| T20I Matches | 9 matches |
| T20I Runs | 308 runs |
| Best Test Score | 380 runs (vs. Zimbabwe, 2003) |
| Career Span | 1993–2009 |
| Retirement | 2009 |
| Post-Retirement | Commentary, coaching, mentoring |
| Captaincy | ODI Captain (25 matches) |
| Man of the Match Awards | 20 in ODIs, 11 in Tests |
| Notable Records | World record for highest score in Test matches (380 runs) |
| Spouse | Kellie Hayden |
| Children | 2 sons (Joshua, Thomas), 1 daughter (Grace) |
| Father’s Name | Lauri Hayden |
| Mother’s Name | Moya Hayden |
| Favorite Cricketers | Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers |
| Net Worth | Approx. ₹186 Crores ($25 Million) |
| Social Media | Twitter, Instagram |
| Known For | Explosive batting, dominating the top order |
| First ODI Match | March 1993 |
| First Test Match | October 1994 |
| Major Achievements | 30 Test centuries, 10 ODI centuries, World Cup winner |
| Dominant Era | Australian cricket’s golden era (2000s) |
| Last Test Match | January 2009 |
| Last ODI Match | March 2009 |
| World Cup Wins | 2003, 2007 |
| IPL Team | Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011) |
| Legacy | One of Australia’s greatest opening batsmen |