Rhys Mariu
Rhys Mariu is a promising young cricketer from Canterbury, New Zealand, who recently received his maiden call-up to the national team as a batting cover for the ODI series against Pakistan. His inclusion reflects the team's need for flexibility and the opportunity for emerging talent in the absence of regular players due to injuries and personal commitments.
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Rhys Mariu was awarded his first international cap by former coach Gary Stead, when he was called into the Black Caps’ One-Day International squad to face Pakistan.
Black Caps: Patience key for Canterbury run-machine Rhys Mariu in wait for international honours
New Zealand· 2026-01-24
Rhys Mariu, 24, has produced consistently excellent displays in the Plunket Shield.
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand selectors facing difficult call as Tom Blundell struggles again - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Rhys Mariu has already played one-day international (ODI) cricket for the Black Caps and scored a career-best 249 for New Zealand A against South Africa A.
Black Caps depth chart: How do New Zealand’s test stocks stack up before home summer?New Zealand· 2025-10-10
Rhys Mariu scored a maiden half-century with 58 runs in the final ODI.
Hosts New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0 - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-04-05
Rhys Mariu scored a maiden half-century with 58 runs in the final ODI.
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0 - SportPakistan· 2025-04-05Rhys Mariu earned his maiden call-up as the batting cover.
Cricket: Black Caps chase clean sweep over Pakistan at Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Rhys Mariu appeared unsettled after Kelly’s dismissal.
Hay, Sears shine as hosts New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI series - SportPakistan· 2025-04-02
Rhys Mariu appeared unsettled by Kelly’s dismissal after a confident start.
Mitch Hay shines as hosts New Zealand make 292-8 in second Pakistan ODI - SportPakistan· 2025-04-02
Rhys Mariu earned his maiden call-up as a batting cover for the New Zealand team.
After T20 drubbing, Pakistan seek to turn tables in ODIs against NZ - SportPakistan· 2025-03-28
Rhys Mariu earned his maiden call-up as a batting cover.
Injured Latham out of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell continues as NZ captain - SportPakistan· 2025-03-27