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Mark Chapman

movie Cricketer (All-rounder) cake 27 June 1994 (Monday) (British Hong Kong (now Hong Kong))
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Height

5' 9" (175 cm)

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Age

30

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Nation

Chinese, New Zealander

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 27 June 1994 (Monday)
Birthplace: British Hong Kong (now Hong Kong)
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Chinese, New Zealander

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Catherine Chapman

Education

Colleges: The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Education: Engineering

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Mark Chapman

  • Mark’s mother is from Hong Kong and his father is from New Zealand.
  • Mark was born and raised in Hong Kong where his cricket journey started with the Hong Kong Cricket Club.
  • Mark’s debut for the Hong Kong Under-15 side came when he was just 11 years old.
  • Besides cricket, Mark loves to play golf.

    Mark Chapman clicked while playing golf
    Mark Chapman clicked while playing golf
  • At 15, Mark played for the Hong Kong under-19 team at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup.
  • In the 2011 Division Three tournament, Mark made his World Cricket League debut for Hong Kong against the USA. He ended up as the highest run scorer of the team in the tournament and helped Hong Kong claim the title.
  • Mark made his List A debut for Hong Kong on 8 April 2011 against Uganda.
  • Mark likes to consume alcohol occasionally.

    Mark Chapman enjoying his drink with his friend
    Mark Chapman enjoying his drink with his friend
  • On 15 November 2013, Mark made his T20 debut for Hong Kong against Italy during the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.
  • Mark was included in the Hong Kong squad for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20. He made his T20 international debut in the tournament against Nepal on 16 March 2014 in a group match.
  • Mark Chapman’s first-class debut came on 17 December 2015 in the 2015–16 Plunket Shield.
  • Mark was appointed as the vice-captain of the Hong Kong team for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 and 2016 Asia Cup Qualifier
  • Mark holds dual citizenship with both New Zealand and Hong Kong.
  • Mark’s maiden century came on 1 January 2018 for Auckland against Canterbury in a T20 match in the 2017–18 Super Smash.
  • Mark was the highest run scorer in the 2017–18 Ford Trophy; he scored 480 runs in eight matches for Auckland.
  • In November 2019, Mark launched his brand ESCU Sports, which aims to provide modern cricket players with cutting-edge protective equipment.

    Mark Chapman endorsing his own brand
    Mark Chapman endorsing his own brand
  • Mark scored a century on his ODI debut against UAE for Hong Kong; he scored 124 not out from 116 balls.
  • After making his T20 international debut for New Zealand, Mark became the sixth cricketer to play T20Is for two international teams.

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