Senuran Muthusamy

Senuran Muthusamy is a versatile cricketer hailing from Kwa-Zulu Natal. He established himself as a prominent figure at Dolphins, showcasing his skills as a lower middle-order batsman and a left-arm spin bowler, garnering attention from the national selectors. Despite not being a big turner of the ball, Muthusamy's consistent performance and strategic approach brought him success.

Early Life

Born in 1994, Senuran Muthusamy belongs to the generation known as Born Frees, symbolizing those South Africans born in the year of democracy in 1994. Having access to equal opportunities from an early age, Muthusamy capitalized on his privileges. He attended Clifton, an independent school in Durban, where he received high-quality coaching and facilities. Although initially pursuing a degree in media and marketing, his cricketing talent redirected his career path.

Quick Overview of Senuran Muthusamy

Full Name: Senuran Muthusamy

Born: February 22, 1994, Durban

Age of Senuran: 29 years, 321 days

Nickname of Senuran: Sen

Batting Style of Senuran: Left-hand Bat

Bowling Style of Senuran: Slow Left-arm Orthodox

Playing Role of Senuran: Batting All-rounder

• South Africa
• Dolphins
• KwaZulu-Natal
• KwaZulu-Natal Under-19s
• North West
• Pretoria Capitals

Joining Dolphins in the 2016-17 season, Muthusamy initially made a mark with his batting prowess, inspired by Kumar Sangakkara. Over time, he transitioned to focus more on his left-arm spin bowling. His breakthrough season occurred in 2017-18, where he scored a career-best 181 while opening the batting against Knights. Later, he shifted down the order to emphasize his bowling skills, finishing as the franchise's second-highest wicket-taker with 33 wickets at an average of 26.54. He received multiple awards, including Player of the Year, at the Dolphins' awards ceremony.

Muthusamy's talent earned him a spot in South Africa's spin camp to India in 2018 and the South African A side's tour to India in 2019, leading to his inclusion in the Test squad. Making his Test debut against India in Visakhapatnam in October 2019, Muthusamy claimed Virat Kohli as his first Test wicket.

Career Statistics of Senuran

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Test Matches of Senuran Muthusamy

• Debut: Senuran Muthusamy made his Test debut in the match between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam, which took place from October 2 to 6, 2019.
  
• Last Test: Muthusamy's most recent Test match was against West Indies, where South Africa faced the Caribbean team at Centurion from February 28 to March 2, 2023.

First-Class (FC) Matches of Senuran Muthusamy

• Debut: Senuran Muthusamy entered the first-class cricket arena in the match between KwaZulu-Natal and North West at Durban, held from February 21 to 23, 2013.
• Last First-Class Match: Muthusamy's latest appearance in first-class cricket was for Titans against North West at Potchefstroom (University) from December 21 to 23, 2023.

List A Matches of Senuran Muthusamy

• Debut: Senuran Muthusamy made his debut in List A matches in the game between Namibia and KwaZulu-Natal at Windhoek on October 13, 2013.
• Last List A Match: Muthusamy's most recent List A match was playing for Western Province against North West in Cape Town on October 28, 2023.

T20 Matches of Senuran Muthusamy

• Debut: Senuran Muthusamy marked his entry into T20 matches in the contest between North West and KwaZulu-Natal at Durban on February 24, 2013.
• Last T20 Match: Muthusamy's latest T20 appearance was for Pretoria Capitals against Rajasthan Royals in Johannesburg on February 8, 2023.

Recent Matches of Senuran Muthusamy

1. North West vs Titans (December 21, 2023, Potchefstroom): Scored 15 & 3 runs, took 5/79 & 3/93 in First-Class.
2. North West vs W Province (December 14, 2023, Cape Town): Scored 0 & 21 runs, bowled 0/35 & 0/8 in First-Class.
3. North West vs KZN-Inland (November 30, 2023, Potchefstroom): Scored 0 & 82*, bowled 2/101 & 2/27 in First-Class.
4. North West vs LIONS (November 13, 2023, Johannesburg): Scored 45 & 4 runs, bowled 1/71 in First-Class.
5. North West vs Warriors (November 4, 2023, Potchefstroom): Scored 50 runs, bowled 0/68 & 0/33 in First-Class.
6. North West vs W Province (October 28, 2023, Cape Town): Scored 25 runs, bowled 0/45 in List A.
7. North West vs Warriors (October 22, 2023, Gqeberha): Scored 7*, bowled 0/3 in List A.
8. North West vs LIONS (October 20, 2023, Potchefstroom): Scored 15 runs, bowled 1/44 in List A.
9. North West vs Titans (October 13, 2023, Centurion): Did not bat, bowled 2/46 in List A.
10. North West vs KZN-Inland (October 8, 2023, Pietermaritzburg): Scored 20 runs, bowled 0/23 in List A.

News about Senuran Muthusamy

1. CSA Provincial T20 Cup Highlights
   
   • Date: October 11, 2021
   • Muthusamy and Baartman shine in CSA Provincial T20 Cup.
   • Highlights from the pool stages of the domestic tournament with confirmed quarter-finalists.
2. Senuran Muthusamy's 'Special' Test Debut
   
   • Date: October 2, 2019
   • Senuran Muthusamy, with roots in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, cherishes his Test debut.
   • Despite his Tamil Nadu connection, he expresses unwavering loyalty to South Africa.
3. High-Scoring Draw with Muthusamy and van Jaarsveld
   
   • Date: January 15, 2017
   • Muthusamy and van Jaarsveld contribute to a high-scoring draw in the Sunfoil Series.
   • Summary of the ninth round of matches ending on January 15, 2017.

Conclusion

Senuran Muthusamy, is a versatile cricketer recognized for his proficiency as a batting all-rounder. With a left-hand batting style and slow left-arm orthodox bowling, he has showcased his skills with various teams, including South Africa, Dolphins, KwaZulu-Natal, and more. Muthusamy made his mark with Dolphins in the 2016-17 season, initially impressing with his batting and later transitioning to focus on his left-arm spin.

His breakthrough season in 2017-18 saw him scoring a career-best 181 and finishing as the franchise's second-highest wicket-taker. This success earned him a spot in South Africa's spin camp and a Test debut against India in October 2019, where he claimed Virat Kohli as his first Test wicket.