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Max Chu

Max Chu

New Zealand cricketer

Max Wilkie Chu (born 21 March 2000) is a New Zealand cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for Otago in the 2018–19 Plunket Shield season on 1 March 2019.[2] Prior to his first-class debut, he was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3] In February 2019, he also played for the New Zealand XI side in a 50-over tour match against Bangladesh.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut on 14 December 2019, for Otago in the 2019–20 Super Smash.[5]

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In June 2020, he was offered a contract by Otago ahead of the 2020–21 domestic cricket season.[6][7] He made his List A debut on 19 February 2021, for Otago in the 2020–21 Ford Trophy.[8] In November 2021, in the 2021–22 Plunket Shield season, Chu scored his maiden century in first-class cricket with 103 not out.[9]

Personal life

Chu was born at Dunedin in 2000 and educated at Otago Boys' High School in the city.[10][11][12] He played cricket at school and was head boy in 2017.[13]

References

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    "2nd Match, Super Smash at Auckland, Dec 14 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
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    "21st Match, Queenstown, Feb 19 2021, The Ford Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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    "Plunket Shield: Promising young keeper Max Chu rescues Otago with maiden century as Jeet Raval hits form". Stuff. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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    Max Chu, CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2024. (subscription required)
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    Seconi A (2017) OBHS put ahead of province, Otago Daily Times, 29 November 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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    OBHS trio heading to Sri Lanka, Otago Daily Times, 26 February 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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    Hepburn S (2017) McCaw displays skills against his former team, Otago Daily Times, 31 October 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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