Grant David Elliott (born 21 March 1979) is a former New Zealand international cricketer who played across all formats of the game. A batting all-rounder, Elliott is best remembered for his match-winning performance in the semi-final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup against South Africa, which propelled New Zealand into their first-ever World Cup final.
| Full name | Grant David Elliott |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 March 1979 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Domestic team | Wellington |
| Formats | Test, ODI, T20I |
| International retirement | March 2017 |
| Retirement from all cricket | August 2018 |
Elliott represented New Zealand across all three international formats of the game. At the domestic level in New Zealand, he turned out for Wellington.
Elliott played a defining role in New Zealand's campaign at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. In the semi-final against South Africa, he produced a Man of the Match performance that sent New Zealand into their first World Cup final. New Zealand eventually finished as runners-up at the tournament.
In March 2017, Elliott announced his retirement from international cricket. He subsequently retired from all forms of cricket in August 2018, bringing his playing career to a close.
Elliott's contribution at the 2015 World Cup remains a landmark moment in New Zealand cricket history, as it ended a long wait for a World Cup final appearance by the Black Caps. His role as a finisher in the middle order and his ability to bowl medium pace made him a useful all-format option for New Zealand during his international career.