Gudakesh Motie is a talented left-arm orthodox spinner from Guyana, who has emerged as a key player for the West Indies across formats. He made his international debut in 2022 and has played for various teams, including the Guyana Amazon Warriors and West Indies A.
Full Name: Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai
Born: March 29, 1995
Age: 29 years, 298 days
Batting Style: Left Handed
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Gudakesh Motie Match Statistics
Test Matches:
Matches: 10
Wickets: 30
Best Bowling in Innings: 7/37
Best Bowling in Match: 13/99
Bowling Average: 28.73
Economy Rate: 3.24
ODI Matches:
Matches: 22
Wickets: 33
Best Bowling: 4/23
Bowling Average: 24.96
Economy Rate: 4.31
T20I Matches:
Matches: 29
Wickets: 28
Best Bowling: 4/15
Bowling Average: 11.44
Economy Rate: 6.00
Career Overview
International Debut:
T20I: Late 2021 against Pakistan
ODI: Mid-2022 against Bangladesh
Test: Mid-2022 against Bangladesh
Teams Played For:
- West Indies
- Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL)
- West Indies A
Early Career and Domestic Achievements
Motie began his cricketing journey with the West Indies Under-19 team during the 2014 Under-19 World Cup. He made his first-class debut for Guyana in November 2015, showcasing his potential with impressive performances, including match figures of 11/105 against the Leeward Islands. His consistent domestic performances led to his selection for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2021
International Debut and Milestones
Motie made his T20 International debut for the West Indies against Pakistan on December 16, 2021. He then debuted in One Day Internationals (ODIs) against Bangladesh on July 10, 2022, and in Test cricket against the same opposition on June 16, 2022. Notably, he became the first non-Asian spinner since 1912 to open the bowling in the first innings of a Test match.
Recent Performances and Recognition
In May 2024, Motie was named in the West Indies squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His exceptional performance in the CPL 2024, where he delivered outstanding spells, further solidified his reputation as a formidable bowler.