Marcus Peter Stoinis (born 16 August 1989) is an Australian international cricketer who represents the Australia national cricket team in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. A right-handed batting all-rounder who bowls right-arm medium pace, Stoinis has built his career as a power hitter and useful change-of-pace bowler across domestic and franchise cricket worldwide.
| Full name | Marcus Peter Stoinis |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 August 1989 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Domestic teams | Western Australia, Victoria, Melbourne Stars |
| National team | Australia (T20I) |
| Major honours | 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup |
Stoinis emerged through the Australian domestic system as a versatile cricketer capable of contributing with both bat and ball. His ability to bowl medium pace alongside aggressive middle-order batting has made him a sought-after all-rounder in the limited-overs formats.
In Sheffield Shield cricket, Stoinis has represented both Western Australia and Victoria. In the Big Bash League (BBL), he plays for the Melbourne Stars, and captained the franchise during the 2024–25 BBL season.
Stoinis represents Australia in Twenty20 International cricket. He was part of the Australian squads that lifted two major ICC trophies:
Beyond Australian domestic cricket, Stoinis has appeared in several Twenty20 leagues around the world, establishing himself as a regular figure on the global franchise circuit.
As a power-hitting all-rounder who can contribute overs of medium pace, Stoinis represents a type of multi-skilled white-ball cricketer that has become central to modern T20 strategy. His role in two world title-winning Australian sides places him among a generation of Australian limited-overs specialists who have succeeded across both major ICC formats.