39 Facts About Rachael Haynes

Rachael Louise Haynes was born on 26 December 1986 and is an Australian former international cricketer who has won six world championships as a member of the national women's team.

Rachael Haynes attended Our Lady of Sion College, completing her VCE in 2004.

Rachael Haynes has undertaken a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Southern Queensland.

Rachael Haynes topped the league for most runs with 402 at an average of 57.42, which included an innings of 156 from 139 balls in the final, helping to defeat her former Victorian team by 70 runs.

Rachael Haynes would go on to win another six championships with New South Wales.

Rachael Haynes signed with the Sydney Thunder for the inaugural WBBL season.

Rachael Haynes's team ended the regular season in second place, but they were knocked out of the tournament by the Brisbane Heat in an "incredible" semi-final at Drummoyne Oval on 19 January 2019 which was noted for its close finish.

Rachael Haynes made her international debut in an ODI against England at Lord's on 7 July 2009.

Rachael Haynes scored 26 from 45 balls before being bowled by Holly Colvin.

Rachael Haynes made her Test debut three days later at New Road, Worcester.

Rachael Haynes scored 16 in the second innings as the visitors set England a target of 273 for victory.

On 21 February 2010, Rachael Haynes made her T20 International debut at Bellerive Oval against New Zealand.

Rachael Haynes batted at number 6 and was unbeaten on 14 but was left watching from the non-striker's end while Alyssa Healy was out caught-behind on the last ball of the match, resulting in a two-run loss for Australia.

Rachael Haynes was selected for the 2010 World Twenty20 in the Caribbean but did not play a game during the tournament.

Rachael Haynes did make a crucial contribution with the ball on the first afternoon by dismissing Jenny Gunn for 33, breaking up a 65-run stand between Gunn and Charlotte Edwards.

Rachael Haynes was selected for the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, though she had little opportunity to bat despite playing in all but one game.

Rachael Haynes's team defeated England by four runs in the final to claim back-to-back T20 world championships.

At the 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup in India, Rachael Haynes played several key innings throughout Australia's triumphant campaign.

Rachael Haynes earned Player of the Match honours in the following fixture, scoring 83 off 108 balls against South Africa as Australia chased down a target of 189 with three wickets in hand.

Rachael Haynes then made 71 not out off 61 deliveries in a comfortable nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka, securing her team's place in the tournament decider.

Rachael Haynes again made an impact with the bat in the final against the West Indies, scoring 52 off 74 balls with Australia going on to win by 114 runs and be crowned 50-over world champions.

Rachael Haynes finished the tournament as the fourth-highest run-scorer, compiling 273 at an average of 45.50.

Rachael Haynes staged a fightback late in the first T20I at Chelmsford with Ellyse Perry to form a partnership of 55 runs, but it was not enough to spare the team from a 15-run defeat.

Rachael Haynes was not initially selected for Australia's tour of New Zealand in early 2017.

Rachael Haynes scored 28 from 47 balls in a convincing 159-run victory.

Rachael Haynes played one more match in the tournament, serving as captain again, making a duck with the bat but picking up two key top-order wickets with the ball in a 59-run defeat of South Africa.

Rachael Haynes scored twelve not out off ten balls in the first T20I, at North Sydney Oval, which Australia won by six wickets to retain the Ashes.

In October 2018, Rachael Haynes was named in Australia's squad for the 2018 World Twenty20 tournament in the Caribbean.

Rachael Haynes provided quickfire unbeaten innings of 29 off 18 balls in a 33-run group stage win against New Zealand and 25 off 15 balls in a 71-run semi-final defeat of the West Indies.

On 7 October 2019, Rachael Haynes recorded her first international century, scoring 118 off 132 balls in a 110-run ODI win against Sri Lanka at Allan Border Field.

On 7 October 2020, Rachael Haynes stepped in as captain for an injured Lanning, leading Australia to a 232-run victory against New Zealand at Allan Border Field.

Rachael Haynes was dismissed for 86, marking the third time of her career wherein she would fall just short of a Test century.

Rachael Haynes proceeded to score 497 runs throughout the tournament at an average of 62.12, and put on a 160-run opening stand with Alyssa Healy in the final at Hagley Oval, which Australia ended up winning by 71 runs to clinch the championship.

Rachael Haynes announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on 15 September 2022, bringing an end to her international career which consisted of 167 matches and 3,818 runs.

In February 2023, Rachael Haynes was announced as the head coach of the Gujarat Giants for the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League in India.

Rachael Haynes is often called "Des" or "Dessie" by her teammates, after West Indian opening batsman Desmond Rachael Haynes.

Since moving to Sydney, Rachael Haynes has owned a pet cat named Lily.

Rachael Haynes' partner is former Australian and New South Wales cricketer Leah Poulton.

Rachael Haynes is a cousin of former Australian rules footballer David Rachael Haynes.