Brendan Ross Murray Taylor is a Zimbabwean international cricketer who has become one of the nation’s most celebrated batsmen across all formats. The right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, currently 39 years old and 5 feet 10 inches tall (179 cm), made a remarkable comeback to international cricket in August 2025 after serving a three-and-a-half-year ICC ban.
In the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025, he is playing the role of an experienced top-order stabilizer, guiding young players with his game sense and finishing ability. His best recent moment includes a crucial 44-run knock against New Zealand in 2025, showcasing his classic upper cuts and ramp shots. Known for his calm temperament, Taylor’s key role in the team is to anchor the innings, control pressure situations, and provide wicketkeeping stability, usually batting at No. 3 or No. 4 as the team’s dependable run-builder.
Private cricket net facility at home in Zimbabwe, property investments
Taylor’s net worth has been accumulated through his Zimbabwe central contract, international match fees, county cricket stint with Nottinghamshire, franchise league participation (IPL, BPL, LPL), and coaching activities. Following his ban, he established a private cricket coaching facility at his home in Zimbabwe.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
Zimbabwe
2004-2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL)
2014
Nottinghamshire (County)
2015-2017
Chittagong Kings (BPL)
2012-2013
Barisal Bulls (BPL)
2015-2016
Khulna Titans (BPL)
2018
Kandy Tuskers (LPL)
2020
Lahore Qalandars (PSL)
2018
Mid West Rhinos (Domestic)
2006-2021
Mashonaland A (Domestic)
2002-2021
Maratha Arabians (T10)
2018
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Lilfordia School, Harare
Secondary School
St. John’s College, Harare
University
N/A
Complete Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Test
35
2,371
171
36.01
46.82
6
12
ODI
207
6,704
145*
35.17
76.64
11
39
T20I
45
934
75*
23.94
118.22
0
6
Brendan Taylor Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
Test
New Zealand
August 7, 2025
44 runs off 107 balls
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
ODI
Afghanistan
August 2025
20 runs off 37 balls
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Test
New Zealand
August 2025
8 runs
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
T20I
Kenya
October 2025
0 runs off 0 balls
Harare Sports Club, Harare
ODI
Pakistan
August 2025
12 runs
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2004
Made international debut at age 18
2007
Led Zimbabwe to famous victory over Australia in ICC World T20 with 60*
2010
Scored unbeaten 145 against South Africa, became 9th player to carry bat through ODI innings
2011
Appointed Zimbabwe captain across all formats
2011
Became first Zimbabwean to score back-to-back ODI centuries (128* and 107*) vs New Zealand
2013
Scored twin centuries (123 & 102*) in same Test vs Bangladesh
2015
Scored 433 runs in 2015 World Cup, including consecutive centuries vs Ireland (121) and India (138)
2018
Became first Zimbabwean to score twin centuries in a Test match on two separate occasions
2020
Became Zimbabwe’s all-time leading century scorer across all formats (17 centuries)
2021
Played 200th ODI match
2025
Made comeback after ICC ban, surpassed James Anderson for one of longest Test careers (21+ years)
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2011
Man of the Match
Century on captaincy debut vs Bangladesh
2015
Zimbabwe’s Leading Run-scorer
2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
2017
NatWest T20 Blast Winner
Nottinghamshire white-ball double
2017
Royal London One-Day Cup Winner
Nottinghamshire
2020
Zimbabwe’s All-time Century Record
Most centuries (17) across all formats for Zimbabwe
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Zimbabwe’s 3rd Highest Run-getter
9,938 international runs across all formats
Most International Centuries for Zimbabwe
17 centuries (most by any Zimbabwean)
Twin Centuries Record
First Zimbabwean to score twin centuries in a Test match twice
Carried Bat Through ODI Innings
9th player in history to achieve this feat (145* vs South Africa, 2010)
Back-to-back ODI Centuries
First Zimbabwean to achieve this feat twice (2011 and 2015)
ICC Anti-Corruption Rehabilitation
Successfully completed rehabilitation program and returned to international cricket
Longest Test Career Milestone
Surpassed James Anderson with 21 years, 253 days between Test debut and latest appearance
Interesting Facts About Brendan Taylor
He returned to international cricket at age 39 after serving a 3.5-year ICC ban, showing incredible resilience and determination.
Taylor publicly admitted to substance abuse struggles and successfully completed a 90-day rehabilitation program, becoming an advocate for mental health.
He is targeting the 2027 ODI World Cup, which Zimbabwe will co-host with South Africa and Namibia.
His upper cut shot to third man during the 2011 World Cup was described by ESPNcricinfo as “one of the lasting images of Group A.”
Taylor was compared to legendary Andy Flower for his style of play and ability to make substantial contributions under pressure.
He scored 433 runs in the 2015 World Cup despite announcing his retirement before the final group match.
Veteran commentator Sunil Gavaskar called Taylor’s 138 against India in 2015 “one of the best ODI innings” he had ever seen.
He built a private cricket net facility at his home in Zimbabwe during his ban period to stay connected with the sport.
Taylor became the first Zimbabwean captain to score a century on captaincy debut (105* vs Bangladesh in 2011).
Despite financial struggles in Zimbabwean cricket, he led players in forming a players’ association to fight for unpaid salaries.
Born in Harare, Brendan Ross Murray Taylor is 39 years old and stands 5 feet 10 inches tall (179 cm). His cricket journey through Zimbabwe, Nottinghamshire, and various franchise leagues reflects extraordinary talent, leadership qualities, and remarkable resilience. As Zimbabwe's third-highest international run-scorer with 9,938 runs and the holder of 17 centuries across all formats, Taylor remains an iconic figure in Zimbabwean cricket despite facing significant personal and professional challenges throughout his career.
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