Kieran Noema-Barnett

Kieran Noema-Barnett

Personal information
Full name	Kieran Noema-Barnett
Born	(1987-06-04) 4 June 1987 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Batting style	Left-handed
Bowling style	Right-arm medium
Role	All-rounder
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2006–2007	Otago
2008–present	Central Districts (squad no. 17)
2015–present	Gloucestershire (squad no. 11)
First-class debut	29 March 2009 Central Districts v Auckland
List A debut	21 December 2008 Central Districts v Auckland
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 50 63 80 Runs scored 1,911 1,017 1,032 Batting average 28.52 23.11 17.49 100s/50s 2/11 0/5 0/3 Top score 107 67 57* Balls bowled 5,865 1,938 733 Wickets 82 38 28 Bowling average 31.73 41.76 39.92 5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 n/a n/a Best bowling 4/20 3/42 2/13 Catches/stumpings 20/– 28/– 15/–
Source: CricketArchive, 27 August 2015

Kieran Noema-Barnett, born 4 June 1987 in Dunedin, is a New Zealand cricketer. He played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka and for Otago in the Twenty20 competition in the 2006-07. He has played both first-class and List A cricket for Central Districts.

Career

Born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand to an English father and New Zealand Maori mother, Noema-Barnett attended Kavanagh College. He excelled in many sports, mainly rugby, cricket and basketball. However cricket was his chosen sport and he excelled by making the New Zealand 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup team in Sri Lanka. Noema-Barnett then made his debut for the Otago Volts in the 20/20 campaign of 2006/07 season. After failing to secure a regular playing position with the Volts he moved to Napier in New Zealand's North Island and play for Hawkes Bay in an attempt to kick-start his Career with the Central Districts Stags. His efforts were rewarded and he made his debut for the Stags in the 2008/09 season. Noema-Barnett has been a regular in the team since then and has since gone on to captain Central Districts in the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons capturing the Plunkett shield Four day championship in his maiden season at the helm.

On 12 December 2010, playing for the Central Stags, he scored the fastest half century in New Zealand 20/20 history, taking just 14 balls to reach 50, against Otago in Invercargill. On his way to 50 Noema-Barnett hit three fours and six sixes.

Noema-Barnett spent two seasons in Ireland with CSNICC. He was considered the best overseas player in the league and in his time smashed his way to 192 against Glendermott.

Move to Gloucestershire

On the 9th of October, 2014 it was announced that Noema-Barnett had signed with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club on a three-year deal. Noema-Barnett, a British passport holder's, father was born in England meaning he can play as a local player. Gloucestershire boss John Bracewell said "He is a fine all-rounder in all forms, He will strengthen and support our developing group with his leadership experience." Noema-Barnett added: "It's a very exciting time for myself and the club and I can't wait to get involved with the lads and contribute to the team."