Tim Seifert Explained

Tim Seifert (born 14 December 1994) is a New Zealand international cricketer. He was part of New Zealand's squad for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and made his international debut for the New Zealand cricket team in February 2018.^[1]

Domestic and T20 franchise career

New Zealand domestic

In December 2017, Seifert scored the fastest century in a domestic Twenty20 match in New Zealand, batting for Northern Districts against Auckland in the 2017–18 Super Smash.^[2] He made 100 runs off 40 deliveries.^[3]

He was the leading run-scorer in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season for Northern Districts, with 703 runs in nine matches.^[4] In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Northern Districts for the 2018–19 season.^[5]

Indian Premier League (IPL)

In October 2020, he replaced the injured Ali Khan in the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), but did not play a match during the competition.^[6] Seifert was retained in the Kolkata squad for the following season's IPL but did not play before the suspension of the league in May during the COVID-19 pandemic. His departure from India was delayed after he tested positive for the virus.^{[7] [8]}

In February 2022, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.^[9]

Lanka Premier League (LPL)

In July 2022, he was signed by the Dambulla Giants for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).^[10] In June 2023, he was bought by the Galle Titans for the 2023 Lanka Premier League.

The Galle Marvels retained him in their squad for the 2024 Lanka Premier League.^[11] Tim Seifert emerged as a key player for his team. He scored 400 runs in ten matches at an average of 57.14. His consistent and aggressive batting style was instrumental in the Galle Marvels' campaign, leading him to finish as the tournament's leading run-scorer and win the Green Cap.^[12]

Caribbean Premier League (CPL)

In July 2020, he was named in the Trinbago Knight Riders squad for the 2020 Caribbean Premier League.^{[13] [14]}

In 2025, he was signed by the Saint Lucia Kings for the 2025 Caribbean Premier League. His CPL 2025 campaign has been highlighted by a record-equalling century for the Saint Lucia Kings against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on August 31, 2025, at Gros Islet. Seifert smashed an unbeaten 125 runs off 53 balls, reaching his century in a blistering 40 balls, which equalled Andre Russell's record for the fastest century in CPL history.^[15]

International career

In February 2018, Seifert was added to New Zealand's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series,^[16] making his debut for New Zealand against England on 13 February 2018.^[17] In December 2018, he was named in New Zealand's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Sri Lanka,^[18] going on to make his ODI debut during the series in January 2019.^[19]

In August 2021, Seifert was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.^[20]

In August 2023, Seifert was selected for New Zealand's T20I tour of the UAE^[21] and the T20I leg of New Zealand's tour of England.^[22]

In Feb 2024, Seifert came in as wicket keeper to replace the injured Conway, against Australia, in the 3rd T20I.

In the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen set a tournament record by scoring a 175-run opening partnership against the United Arab Emirates in Chennai.^[23]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tim Seifert . 27 June 2015 . ESPNcricinfo.
2. Web site: Tim Seifert scores fastest NZ domestic Twenty20 ton against Auckland Aces in Super Smash . 16 December 2017 . Stuff.
3. Web site: Cricket: Northern Districts batsman Tim Seifert blasts record Twenty20 century . 16 December 2017 . New Zealand Herald.
4. Web site: Plunket Shield, 2017/18 - Northern Districts: Batting and bowling averages . 4 April 2018 . ESPNcricinfo.
5. Web site: Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list . ESPNcricinfo . 15 June 2018.
6. Web site: Tim Seifert replaced American fast bowler Ali Khan at IPL franchise KKR . The Hindu . 18 September 2020.
7. Web site: KKR's Tim Seifert tests positive for Covid-19, to be treated in Chennai before flying home. 8 May 2021. ESPNcricinfo. en.
8. Web site: Kolkata Knight Riders' Tim Seifert tests positive for Covid, misses flight back to New Zealand. 8 May 2021. Hindustan Times. en.
9. Web site: IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players . ESPNcricinfo . 13 February 2022.
10. Web site: LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants . ESPNcricinfo . 6 July 2022.
11. News: Galle Marvels rope in key local & international cricketers ahead of LPL 2024 auction. 13 August 2025. Newswire.
12. News: Lanka Premier League 2024: Tops Five Run-Scorers List, Tim Seifert Dominates with 400 Runs . mykhel . 1 September 2025 .
13. Web site: Nabi, Lamichhane, Dunk earn big in CPL 2020 draft . ESPNcricinfo . 6 July 2020.
14. Web site: Teams Selected for Hero CPL 2020 . Cricket West Indies . 6 July 2020.
15. News: Tim Seifert slams joint-fastest century in CPL, breaks tournament record amid sensational run-chase for SLK . 1 September 2025 . .
16. News: Chapman, Seifert set for New Zealand debuts . ESPNcricinfo . 7 February 2018.
17. Web site: 4th Match (N), Twenty20 Tri Series at Wellington, Feb 13 2018 . ESPNcricinfo . 13 February 2018.
18. Web site: James Neesham and Doug Bracewell return to New Zealand ODI team . ESPNcricinfo . 27 December 2018.
19. Web site: 1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Jan 3 2019 . ESPNcricinfo . 3 January 2019.
20. Web site: Black Caps announce Twenty20 World Cup squad, two debutants for leadup tours with stars absent . Stuff . 9 August 2021.
21. Web site: New Zealand tour of the UAE . ESPNcricinfo. 15 September 2023.
22. Web site: New Zealand tour of England . ESPNcricinfo. 15 September 2023.
23. Web site: Muthu . Deivarayan . 2026-02-10 . The Seifert and Allen show: New Zealand's Bash Brothers turn it on in Chennai . 2026-02-11 . ESPN . en.