Australia
All-Rounder
#63
All-Time Legend
Complete Dossier
Andrew Symonds
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Andrew Symonds, affectionately known as 'Roy', was one of the most explosive, dynamic all-rounders and arguably the most lethal boundary fielder in modern cricket history. Armed with power-packed strokeplay, electric athleticism, and the capability to bowl both medium-pace and off-spin, Symonds was a pillar of Australia's dominant era.
2003 World Cup Hero & Deccan Chargers IPL Glory
In the opening match of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup in Johannesburg, with Australia reeling at 86/4, Symonds launched a career-defining blitz of 143* off 125 balls against Pakistan. Australia went on to win the World Cup undefeated, repeating the feat in 2007. In the inaugural IPL auction of 2008, Symonds was the highest-priced foreign player, later winning the 2009 IPL championship with Deccan Chargers.
Symonds tragically passed away in a car accident near Townsville, Queensland on 14 May 2022 at the age of 46.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 26 | 41 | 1,462 | 162* | 40.61 | 64.80 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| ODI | 198 | 161 | 5,088 | 156 | 39.75 | 92.44 | 6 | 30 | 133 |
| T20I | 14 | 11 | 337 | 85* | 48.14 | 169.34 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| IPL / Franchise | 39 | 36 | 974 | 117* | 36.07 | 129.86 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 41 | 1,462 | 162* | 40.61 | 64.80 | 2 | 10 | 169 | 28 | 22 |
| ODI | 198 | 161 | 5,088 | 156 | 39.75 | 92.44 | 6 | 30 | 449 | 103 | 82 |
| T20I | 14 | 11 | 337 | 85* | 48.14 | 169.34 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 3 |
| IPL | 39 | 36 | 974 | 117* | 36.07 | 129.86 | 1 | 5 | 80 | 41 | 15 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 24 | 3/50 | 37.33 | 2.76 | 0 |
| ODI | 198 | 133 | 5/18 | 37.25 | 5.00 | 1 |
| T20I | 14 | 3 | 2/14 | 44.66 | 8.37 | 0 |
| IPL | 39 | 20 | 3/21 | 33.70 | 7.67 | 0 |
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
ODI Debut in Lahore
Debuted for Australia against Pakistan.
Immortal 143* & World Cup Winner
Smashed 143* vs Pakistan in World Cup opener; lifted trophy undefeated in South Africa.
Boxing Day Ashes Century (156)
Shared iconic partnership with Matthew Hayden at the MCG in 5-0 Ashes whitewash.
Consecutive World Cup Winner
Won second straight undefeated World Cup title in the Caribbean.
IPL Champion with Deccan Chargers
Played pivotal role in Deccan Chargers' triumph in South Africa.
Tragic Passing in Queensland
Passed away in a car crash at age 46, sending shockwaves through world cricket.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
143* vs Pakistan in 2003 World Cup Opener
Saved Australia from 86/4 to launch an undefeated World Cup campaign.
Two Consecutive Undefeated World Cup Campaigns (2003, 2007)
Integral starter in 22 consecutive World Cup wins across two tournaments.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
2x ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Champion (2003, 2007 - both undefeated), 2009 IPL Champion
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Vice-captain for Australia ODIs; captained Deccan Chargers in IPL fixtures.
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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SEC 9 Related Players & Era Peers
Iconic contemporaries, teammates, and role peers:
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