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| Full name | Matthew William Thwaites Boyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (2003-01-12) 12 January 2003 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm leg spin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2022/23–present | Canterbury (squad no. 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Middlesex (squad no. 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 21 March 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matthew William Thwaites Boyle (born 12 January 2003) is a New Zealand cricketer.1
A left-handed middle-order batsman, Boyle made his List A debut for Canterbury against Wellington on 22 November 2022, and his first-class and Twenty20 debuts later in the same season.
Boyle scored his first century for Canterbury in a first-class game against Central Districts on 20 November 2024, during the 2024–25 Plunket Shield season.2 In November 2025 he top-scored in each innings of Canterbury's victory over Northern Districts, making 70 and 156 not out.3
In May 2026, Boyle signed for Middlesex for the duration of the 2026 T20 Blast.4
Personal life
Boyle is the son of former provincial cricketer Justin Boyle. His uncle, David, also played for Canterbury.5 His brother Jack plays for Otago, having previously represented Canterbury and Central Districts.678
References
References
- "Matthew Boyle Profile". ESPN Cricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- "CD vs CANT Cricket Scorecard, 5th Match at Nelson, November 19 – 22, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- "Northern Dis vs Canterbury, 3rd Match at Rangiora, Plunket Shield, Nov 18 2025". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- "MIDDLESEX SIGN KIWI MATT BOYLE FOR DURATION OF VITALITY BLAST CAMPAIGN". middlesexccc.com. 21 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- "Matt Boyle - Canterbury Cricket". Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- "Finn Allen returns to Auckland, Kyle Jamieson to Canterbury". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- Muthu D (2025) Dale Phillips moves to Auckland; Tim Seifert opts for casual contract with ND, CricInfo, 17 June 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- New players confirmed in Otago list, Otago Daily Times, 27 June 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.