Megan Schutt is a medium-fast bowler for the Australian women’s national cricket team. |
She plays for the South Australian Scorpions in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and the Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). |
On March 26, 2018, Schutt became the first Australian woman to achieve a hat-trick in WT20Is. |
In 2019, Schutt became the first Australian bowler to secure a hat-trick in WODIs, making her the first female cricketer with two hat-tricks in international cricket. |
In the 2023 season, she represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League (WPL). |
Born into a Christian family, Schutt participated actively in sports day competitions during her school days. |
Growing up in Hackham West, she started her cricket journey at 11 and joined the Seaford club at a young age. |
Spotted during a club match, Schutt began her career with a girls’ team and later joined the Flinders University Cricket Club. |
At 13, she played district cricket for the Sturt Cricket Club and met Shelley Nitschke, an Australian cricketer. |
Moving through various South Australian state teams, Schutt made notable progress in cricket. |
At 16, Schutt altered her bowling action from out-swing to in-swing after a back injury. |
She briefly worked as a boundary umpire but chose to focus on fielding in cricket due to her preference. |
Debuting in 2009, Schutt played for the SA Scorpions and later joined the Australian squad for the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup. |
She made her WBBL debut in the inaugural season and earned a spot in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year in 2017. |
Schutt claimed a T20I hat-trick in 2018 and became the top-ranked T20 female bowler globally. |
She captained the Scorpions in 2018 and excelled in the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 as the leading wicket-taker. |
Representing IPL Supernovas, she triumphed in the 2018 Women’s T20 Challenge. |
Returning to Adelaide in 2018 due to knee injuries, Schutt showcased exceptional performances in subsequent international matches. |
In 2019, she secured a hat-trick in an ODI, becoming the first woman with two international cricket hat-tricks. |
Schutt topped the wicket-taking list in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and was named in the tournament's team. |
She played key roles in Australia’s victories in major events like the 2022 Commonwealth Games and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. |
Schutt reached milestones by achieving 100 wickets in both WODI and WT20I cricket. |
In the 2022–23 WBBL season, she emerged as the highest wicket-taker leading Adelaide Strikers to victory. |
Schutt continued her success in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, claiming a spot in the ICC team of the tournament. |
She joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural WPL season after being acquired in a significant auction. |
Schutt reflected on her cricket journey, acknowledging her growth and passion for the sport. |
Beyond cricket, she enjoys skateboarding and actively supports LGBTQ+ rights. |
Schutt appreciates spending time with friends and occasionally indulges in alcoholic drinks. |