Tim Louis Seifert, also commonly called Tim Seifert, is a gifted New Zealand cricketer who has attained notoriety as a destructive wicket-keeper batsman. Throughout the years, he has become one of the most thrilling players in the T20 format, representing his country in international matches and showcasing his aggressive batting in leagues worldwide. Seifert has established his position in contemporary cricket with his fearless hitting, fast reflexes behind the stumps, and consistency in franchise cricket.
Who is Tim Seifert?
Tim Seifert is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper from New Zealand. He was born on 14 December 1994 in Whanganui, New Zealand. He is the most renowned as an aggressive T20 cricketer who has played ODIs and T20Is on behalf of New Zealand and has participated in several big T20 leagues, including the IPL, CPL, PSL, LPL, BBL, and ILT20.
| Attribute | Details |
| Player Name | Tim Louis Seifert |
| Player Type | Cricketer (Wicket-keeper Batsman) |
| Date of Birth | 14 December 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Does not bowl |
| ODI Debut | 3 January 2019 (Against Sri Lanka) |
| T20 Debut | 13 February 2018 (Against England) |
| Domestic Team | Northern Districts, Trinbago Knight Riders, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sussex, Dambulla Giants |
| International Team | New Zealand |
Tim Seifert Age, Height, and Physical Stats
| Age | 30 Years (As of 2025) |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches 178 cm |
| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 42 Inches Waist – 32 Inches Biceps – 12 Inches |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
Family Members
Tim was introduced to sports at a very young age by his father, Marty Seifert, and his mother. He is a brother to a sister called Hana-Rae Seifert. Tim played cricket and hockey in the summer and winter seasons as a child, which gave him hand-eye coordination and fitness. He was also taken to Scotland and other countries by his parents so that his confidence was built.
| Son Name | Lando Peter Seifert |
| Son Name | Henley Louis Seifert |
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Details |
| Schooling | Not Available |
| Graduation | Not Available |
Tim Seifert’s Wife and Relationship Status
Tim Seifert has married the professional wedding planner, Morgan Croasdale, at Takapoto Estate, Maungatautari.
Professional Career
Tim Louis Seifert, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, has batted aggressively in the top order in T20 leagues and has a wide range of franchise league experience (IPL, CPL, LPL, PSL).
- Born: 14 December 1994, Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Right-hand bat, wicketkeeper.
- Plays for Northern Districts domestically.
- Famous for his 360 stroke play and power-hitting, nicknamed Bam Bam.
International Career:
- T20I debut: vs England, 13 February 2018 (Wellington).
- ODI debut: vs Sri Lanka, January 2019 (Mount Maunganui).
Tests: yet to debut.
- Major tournaments: member of the New Zealand 2021 T20 World Cup team; called back in Feb 2024 to play Australia after Conway was injured.
International Stats (as of mid-2025):
- T20Is: 71 matches, 1736 runs, HS 97, avg 29.4, SR 142, 12 fifties.
- ODIs: 4 matches, 59 runs.
Tests: none.
- Breakthrough Knock: 84 off 43 vs India (Wellington)–made him a New Zealand T20I top-order hitter.
Domestic Highlights:
- Record NZ domestic T20 century (100 run off 40 balls) in Northern Districts in Dec 2017 (Super Smash).
- 2017–18 Plunket Shield: leading run-scorer for Northern Districts (703 runs).
IPL Career:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (202021); positive in suspended 2021 season; signed.
- Has attended 3 IPL games with a total of 26 runs.
- Bought by Delhi Capitals in 2022.
- Brief RCB stint in May 2025 as a temporary replacement for Jacob Bethell during PSL overlap.
CPL Career:
- Performed with the Trinbago Knight Riders as part of their championships.
- Trained under Brendon McCullum, moulding his style of attack and the development of wicketkeeping.
LPL Career:
- Galle Titans/Marvels.
- 2024 LPL top run-scorer – 400 runs in 10 matches at avg 57.14, strike rate 135+.
- Won the Green Cap (most run-getter).
PSL Career:
- Played for Karachi Kings (2024–25).
- 2024 season: 182 runs, SR ~132, HS 49.
- 2025 season: 242 runs, SR ~149.
- PSL total: 289-321 runs 12-17 matches, regular powerplays.
Playing Style:
- So-called explosive powerplay striker, inventive in his shots, such as reverse-sweeps and switch-hits.
- A reliable wicketkeeper and flexible top-order accelerator in franchise leagues.
Setbacks & Resilience:
- Delayed participation by being tested positive to COVID-19 in 2021 IPL.
- Came back in force and reentered competition in New Zealand T20I in 202324.
2025 Updates:
- Balanced PSL duties with Karachi Kings and a short-term RCB IPL call-up.
- Until 2025 in the New Zealand T20I pool.
Tim Seifert Stats
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| ODI (2019–) | 4 | 59 | 19.7 | 105.4 |
| T20I (2018–) | 71 | 1736 | 29.4 | 142.3 |
| IPL (2021–22) | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 113.0 |
| First-Class (2014–) | 69 | 3693 | 32.4 | 52.1 |
| List A (2014–) | 69 | 1845 | 29.8 | 90.4 |
| T20 (2014–) | 282 | 6465 | 28.6 | 134.2 |
Fielding Stats
| Format | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
| ODI (2019–) | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I (2018–) | 39 | 6 | 10 |
| IPL (2021–22) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| First-Class (2014–) | 179 | 1 | 16 |
| List A (2014–) | 93 | 1 | 12 |
| T20 (2014–) | 179 | 18 | 12 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average |
| ODI (2019–) | 4 | – | – | – |
| T20I (2018–) | 71 | – | – | – |
| IPL (2021–22) | 3 | – | – | – |
| First-Class (2014–) | 69 | – | – | – |
| List A (2014–) | 69 | – | – | – |
| T20 (2014–) | 282 | – | – | – |
Tim Seifert’s IPL Journey
Tim Seifert has had a brief but busy Indian Premier League experience. His debut came with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021, and in 2022 with Delhi Capitals, and in 2025 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a late replacement signing. In his previous two seasons he had appeared in 3 games and made 26 runs with a highest score of 21 with a strike rate of 113.04 and he had only barely displayed his talent.
RCB signed Seifert on INR 2 crore in May 2025 under the rescheduled-season rule as a temporary replacement of Jacob Bethell. The reason why he was available was that the signing came after completing his commitments in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and was thus available to play in the final league game and the playoffs with RCB.
His two years of experience in T20 cricket were minimal, having appeared in only one game in 2021 (2 runs) with KKR and two games in 2022 (24 runs including a 21 vs Mumbai Indians) with DC, but RCB recognized his T20 exposure and wicketkeeping capabilities and took him as a back-up top-order batter/keeper. The franchise stressed that even with the low IPL rates, the global T20 exposure that Seifert had in the global market might come in handy during stress matches.
Tim Seifert International Career
T20I Career
Seifert debuted in T20I on 13 February 2018 in Wellington, against England. He has since been a top order batsman and wicket-keeper with a reputation of giving the team rapid starts. The best of him came in 2019 when he hit 84 against India with 43 balls and he made the start of the New Zealand win.
He took the limelight in March 2025 when he hit Shaheen Afridi 4 sixes in a single over when playing T20I against Pakistan and then he scored 97 runs in 38 balls, demonstrating that he could destroy anyone.
ODI Career
On 3 January 2019, Seifert played his first ODI, against Sri Lanka, but has to date played just three ODIs, with competition over the wicket-keeper position having been fierce in the New Zealand line-up.
Test Career
Seifert is not yet a Test debutant, although he is talented, with New Zealand generally opting to use specialist wicket-keepers, such as BJ Watling (retired) and Tom Blundell in the longer format.
Records & Debut
- Highest T20I Score: 84 vs India (2019)
- Remarkable Feat: Hit 4 sixes in an over off Shaheen Afridi (2025)
- LPL 2024: Most runs in 10 innings will be 400 runs (Highest run scorer).
Awards & Achievements
- Top run-scorer in Lanka Premier League 2024.
- Played in the 2014 ICC Under-19 world cup representing New Zealand.
- In 2024 signed a sponsorship contract with SS (cricket equipment brand).
- Has played in several leading T20 franchises all over the globe, such as KKR, DC, TKR, Kings, Karachi Kings, Renegades, and Sharjah Warriors.
Recent Matches of Tim Seifert
| Match | Bat | Wkt | Date | Ground | Format |
| Kings vs Falcons | 125* | 0c/0s | 31-Aug-2025 | Gros Islet | T20 |
| Kings vs Patriots | 68 | 0c/0s | 28-Aug-2025 | Gros Islet | T20 |
| Kings vs Amazon | 37 | 1c/0s | 26-Aug-2025 | Gros Islet | T20 |
| Kings vs Royals | — | — | 24-Aug-2025 | Gros Islet | T20 |
| Kings vs Trinbago | 35 | 1c/0s | 23-Aug-2025 | Gros Islet | T20 |
Tim Seifert Net Worth & Assets
By 2025, Tim Seifert will have an estimated net worth of 2million- 5million. His income sources include:
- New Zealand central contract
- Earnings from T20 leagues (CPL, PSL, LPL, GT20, BBL, ILT20)
- Brand endorsements (notably SS cricket gear)
Car Collection
Drives a Volvo XC60 SUV, which shows his taste towards luxury and comfort.
| Attribute | Details |
| Net Worth (as of 2025) | $2 million – $5 million |
| Primary Income Sources | NZ central contract, T20 leagues, endorsements |
| Major Endorsement | SS (cricket equipment brand, 2024 deal) |
| Car Collection | Volvo XC60 |
Tim Seifert Social Media Popularity & Profiles
Tim Seifert is active on Instagram, where he has tens of thousands of followers. He frequently posts about cricket, family, hobbies, and charity work.
- Instagram: @timseifert
- Charity Support: Active supporter of Squad Deep, a marine conservation charity.
| Platform | Username | Followers |
| Tim Seifert | @timseifert | 95.1K |
Recent Controversy
Seifert contracted COVID-19 during the 2021 IPL, which compelled him to skip the first leg of the tournament and raised health worries. His absence in the IPL auctions in 2025 following a good T20 performance was perceived as a controversial issue among fans, raising a discussion on the selection trends of overseas players in the league.
Conclusion
The story of Tim Seifert is one of strength, flexibility and explosive hitting ability. Having played hockey as a kid, to being a global star in the T20 franchise, Seifert has proved himself even though he has not had a chance in ODIs and Tests. He can turn games on his own as witnessed in his 97 off 38 balls against Pakistan in 2025.
With him still shining in franchise cricket and still a strong candidate to make New Zealand T20I team, fans can hardly wait to see his next act- maybe even a long-anticipated debut in Tests.
His highest score was 125 against Falcons* on 31-Aug-2025.
He scored two fifties – 125* and 68.
Yes, he took 2 catches (1 each in two matches).
All matches were played at Gros Islet.
All matches were in the T20 format.
Refresh Date: September 5, 2025
