Devon Philip Conway is a South African–born New Zealand cricketer who plays for the New Zealand cricket team. A left-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper, Conway is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to score runs quickly. He has been a key player for New Zealand in recent years, and is considered to be one of the best batsmen in the world.

Early life and career 

Conway was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 8 July 1991. He grew up playing cricket in the townships of Johannesburg, and quickly developed a reputation as a talented batsman. He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in 2009, and went on to play for the Dolphins and the Knights.

In 2017, Conway moved to New Zealand to play for Wellington. He quickly established himself as a key player for Wellington, and was named the men's domestic player of the year by New Zealand Cricket in 2020.

Domestic Career

Conway made an immediate impact for the Firebirds, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading batsmen in New Zealand domestic cricket. He scored over 500 runs in his first season, and he was named the Firebirds' player of the year.

Conway continued to score runs in the following seasons, and he was a key player for the Firebirds in their Plunket Shield victory in 2017–18. He was also selected for the New Zealand A team, and he toured England with the team in 2019.

In 2020, Conway signed for the Central Stags, and he scored over 1,000 runs for the team in the 2020–21 season. He was also selected for the New Zealand XI team that played against England in a warm-up match before the start of the 2021 Test series.

International Career

Conway made his international debut for New Zealand in November 2020. He made an immediate impact, scoring a double century on his Test debut against England at Lord's Cricket Ground. He has since gone on to become a regular member of the New Zealand team in all three formats of the game.

Conway is a versatile batsman who is capable of scoring runs quickly at the top of the order, or of building an innings in the middle order. He is also a reliable wicket-keeper, and is considered to be one of the best fielders in the world.

Conway has been a key player for New Zealand in recent years, and is considered to be one of the best batsmen in the world. He is a talented and exciting cricketer, and is sure to have a long and successful career at the international level.

IPL Debut and Rise to Prominence:

Ahead of the 2022 IPL auction, Conway was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for his base price of INR 1 crore. The franchise's faith in his abilities proved to be well-founded as Conway emerged as a key player in CSK's campaign.

In his debut IPL season, Conway showcased his versatility and adaptability, scoring runs across various batting positions. He displayed a solid technique, an eye for runs, and the ability to accelerate when needed.

Awards and recognition

In April 2020, Conway was named the men's domestic player of the year by New Zealand Cricket at their annual award ceremony.
In May 2020, New Zealand Cricket awarded him a central contract, ahead of the 2020–21 season.

Playing style

Conway is an attacking left-handed batsman who is known for his ability to score quickly and efficiently. He is also a very good fielder, and he is a safe and reliable wicket-keeper.

Statistics

• Test batting: 25 matches, 1,923 runs, average 50.60, 8 centuries, 5 fifties, highest score 200*
• ODI batting: 22 matches, 1,164 runs, average 55.42, 5 centuries, 4 fifties, highest score 138*
• T20I batting: 23 matches, 593 runs, average 37.18, 3 fifties, highest score 85*
• ODI wicket-keeping: 22 matches, 29 catches, 4 stumpings
• T20I wicket-keeping: 23 matches, 18 catches, 3 stumpings

Career Stats