Richard Berrington

National Team: Scotland national cricket team ( ODI T20I )

Domestic Team: Glasgow Giants

Date of Birth: 03.04.1987

Batting Style: Right Hand

Role: All-rounder

Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium Seam

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Test Rankings

ODI Rankings

61 492

244 138

148 67

T20I Rankings

52 510

408 121

67 61

Richard Berrington — Scottish All-rounder

Richard Berrington has long been one of the most reliable performers in Scottish cricket. As a leader and multi-skilled all-rounder, he has consistently delivered with the bat for more than ten years, playing a decisive role in some of Scotland’s most memorable victories, including wins over India A, Bangladesh, and the UAE.

Richard Berrington: Career Path and Development

Born on April 3, 1987, in Pretoria, South Africa, Richard Berrington grew up in a multicultural family environment that would later influence his sporting journey. At the age of 11, he relocated with his family to Scotland, settling in Greenock, his mother’s hometown. Shortly after arriving, he became part of Cricket Scotland’s youth development system, starting at the Under-13 level.

Progressing steadily through Scotland’s age-group sides from U-13 to U-19, and gaining additional experience through training programs at the ICC Academy, Berrington quickly established himself as a promising all-rounder. His potential was evident early on, and in 2006 he earned selection for Scotland’s Under-19 squad at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. Despite being slightly outside the standard age criteria, an exception was made due to his talent. He appeared in all five matches of the tournament, scoring 48 runs at an average of 9.60.

Berrington’s senior international career began with a series of encounters against Ireland:

• August 9, 2007 – First-Class debut
• July 2, 2008 – One Day International debut
• August 2, 2008 – Twenty20 International debut

Strong early performances ensured he became a regular selection in both ODIs and T20Is. His growing reputation earned him a place in Scotland’s squad for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. In 2010, his development was formally recognized when Cricket Scotland awarded him a full-time professional contract, placing him among the core group of centrally contracted players.

The move proved pivotal. From that point onward, Berrington emerged as a central figure in the national side, contributing to landmark results and reaching several personal and team milestones:

• June 23, 2010 – standout victory against India A in a friendly fixture
• July 24, 2012 – historic T20I win over full ICC member Bangladesh
• September 2015 – maiden ODI century against Ireland
• 2016 – surpassed 1,000 career ODI runs, joining a select group of Scottish batters
• January 2017 – shared a record 127-run partnership with Kyle MacLeod versus Hong Kong
• 2022 – named captain of the Scotland men’s national team
• July 28, 2023 – crossed the 2,000-run mark in T20 Internationals
• July 20, 2024 – exceeded 3,000 runs in One Day Internationals
• May 16, 2025 – scored his fifth ODI century (105), leading Scotland to a record 145-run victory over the Netherlands

Alongside his international duties, Berrington remains active in franchise cricket, representing the Vancouver Knights and Edmonton Royals in the Global T20 Canada competition.

Richard Berrington: Notable Facts

Information about Berrington’s private life is limited and often speculative, so only confirmed details are listed below:

• He is married and has a son named Oliver
• In November 2020, he was nominated by the Cricketers’ Association for the ICC Men’s Player of the Decade award
• During a 2018 match against the West Indies, a controversial umpiring decision resulted in his dismissal, a moment widely regarded as contributing to Scotland missing qualification for the 2019 World Cup
• He is actively involved in charitable and community initiatives, particularly programs focused on youth cricket development

Berrington maintains a relatively modest online presence. He uses X (Twitter) under the handle @RBerringto254, where he mainly posts career-related photos and videos. Below, you can find a summary of his career statistics, which further underline his importance to Scottish cricket.

Richard Berrington: Statistics