Nathan Trevor Ellis (born 22 September 1994) is an Australian cricketer who has represented the Australia national cricket team in international fixtures. He is best known for becoming the first cricketer in the history of Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket to take a hat-trick on debut.
Key facts
| Full name | Nathan Trevor Ellis |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1994 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Australia |
| International debut | August 2021 |
| Notable distinction | First cricketer to take a hat-trick on T20I debut |
Background
Ellis is an Australian cricketer who progressed through domestic cricket before earning selection to the senior national side. He was born in 1994.
International career
Ellis made his international debut for Australia in August 2021. In that debut T20I match, he claimed a hat-trick, becoming the first player in the format's history to achieve the feat on debut.
Significance
The hat-trick on debut placed Ellis in the record books of Twenty20 International cricket. The achievement is regarded as a notable first in the relatively short history of the T20I format, which has been played at international level since 2005.
Timeline
- 22 September 1994 – Born.
- August 2021 – Made international debut for Australia and recorded a hat-trick on T20I debut, the first such instance in the format.
Related topics
- Australia national cricket team
- Twenty20 International
- List of Twenty20 International cricket hat-tricks
- Cricket in Australia
References
- Nathan Ellis – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q56883327