Adam Milne is a cricketer who plays for the New Zealand national cricket team in limited-overs cricket. He is a right-arm fast bowler and is known for his high bowling speed. He was part of the New Zealand squad that finished runners-up at the 2015 Cricket World Cup after losing the final to Australia national cricket team.
In the Indian Premier League, Milne made his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016 but an injury ended his season after the first match. He played four games for RCB in 2017. In 2018 he joined Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement for Pat Cummins but did not play a match. He later played his first game for Mumbai in 2021 and represented Chennai Super Kings in 2022. For the 2026 IPL season, Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹2.4 crore.
Adam Milne Records and Achievements
Milne made his first-class debut at 18 in the 2009–10 season. Playing against Canterbury cricket team, he took a wicket with his second ball and finished with figures of 4 for 52. Soon after, he was included in the Central Districts cricket team squad for the 2010 Champions League Twenty20 even though he had not yet played a domestic T20 match for them.
Milne was also selected for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. In the first season of The Hundred, he was the only bowler to concede less than one run per ball. At the T20 World Cup he joined the squad as an injury replacement for Lockie Ferguson and performed well with his bounce and pace.
Adam Milne Career Stats
In ODI cricket, Adam Milne has played 50 matches and taken 57 wickets. His best bowling performance in this format is 4 wickets for 34 runs, and he has one four-wicket haul. With the bat, he has scored 180 runs.
In T20 International cricket, Milne has played 56 matches and taken 65 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5 wickets for 26 runs, and he has recorded two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in this format. As a batter, he has scored 83 runs.
In First-Class cricket, Milne has appeared in 31 matches and taken 92 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5 wickets for 47 runs. He has taken five four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls in this format. With the bat, he has scored 776 runs and made four half-centuries.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 50 | 57 | 4/34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 56 | 65 | 5/26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 92 | 5/47 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| ODIs | 50 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| T20Is | 56 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| FC | 31 | 776 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 4 |
Adam Milne Personal Life
One of the biggest supports in his life has been his partner, family, and close friends. Milne has also been strongly influenced by former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond. As a kid, Milne admired Bond’s pace and loved watching him bowl for New Zealand national cricket team. Later in his career, Bond became a mentor to him. The two worked together in domestic cricket and with the national team, where Bond helped Milne improve his bowling and deal with injuries.
In fact, Bond played an important role when Milne was trying to restart his career after ankle surgeries. When Bond became head coach of Sydney Thunder, he gave Milne an opportunity to play in the Big Bash League. That chance helped Milne return to regular cricket and regain confidence.
Milne has also shared strong friendships with several New Zealand players. He has a close bond with teammates like Trent Boult and has often played alongside him in different teams. He also teamed up with fellow fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, forming a pace duo known for bowling around 150 km/h.
Adam Milne Contract
In the 2026 IPL auction, Milne was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹2.40 crore. This deal brought the New Zealand fast bowler back into the Indian Premier League. Earlier in his IPL career he had also represented teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings. Milne played in the 2026 SA20 season for Sunrisers Eastern Cape and took 11 wickets with an economy rate of 7.62. Since 2025, he had played 41 T20 matches and taken 46 wickets.
FAQs
Q. Was Adam Milne part of the 2015 Cricket World Cup team?
A. Yes. Adam Milne was in the New Zealand team that finished runners-up in the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Q. When did Adam Milne make his first-class debut?
A. Adam Milne made his first-class debut at 18 in the 2009–10 season and took 4 wickets for 52 runs in the match.
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