Tara Norris is an American cricketer who currently plays for Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Sussex, North West Thunder, and Southern Brave. She plays as a left-arm medium bowler.
Tara Norris Personal Life
Tara was born on 4th June 1998 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Tara is half-Italian. When she was young, she stayed in Spain but moved to England at the age of eight. She began playing cricket for Horsham Cricket Club at a young age. Tara used to do a part-time job at Barista, UK.
In 2015, Tara began playing cricket at Bricklehurst Manor School, England. In 2015, she began working as a Customer Team Manager at a retail company The Co-operative Group. She even worked as a cricket coach at Sussex County Cricket Club, Melbourne Grammar School, etc.
Tara Norris Career
Domestic League
In 2014, she made her country debut for Sussex against Warwickshire. A year later, she was part of the Sussex squad that won the 2015 Women’s Twenty20 Cup.
In 2017, Norris also played for Southern Vipers in the Women’s Cricket Super League. In the 2018 season, she joined Loughborough Lightning. In 2020, Norris returned to Southern Vipers for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. In 2022, she joined North West Thunder.
International League
In September 2021, she was selected for the United States squad for the 2021 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifiers. On 18th October 2021, she made her Twenty20 International debut in the first match of the tournament, against Brazil. In October 2021, she was selected for the American team for the 2021 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe.
Premier League
In 2023, she was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Career Averages
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| WT20I | 5 | 5 | 108 | 31 | 4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 7.75 | 1.72 | 27.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| WT20I | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7.50 | 23 | 65.21 |
Tara Norris Relationship
There is no information about Tara’s boyfriend publicly, so we can assume that she is unmarried and single.
Tara Norris Education
Tara attended high school at Millais Secondary School, Horsham, England. She studied at the Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, England in the field of Psychology. Later, she completed her graduation in the field of Sports science and management, Sports and Exercise at Loughborough University, Loughborough, England.
Tara Norris Net Worth
As an experienced cricketer, Tara’s net worth is not publicly available. She earns a large sum of money through match fees, sponsorship deals, and other endorsements.
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Tara Norris Wiki/Bio
| Full name | Tara Gabriella Norris |
| Name | Tara Norris |
| Nickname | Noz, Tino |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | T20– 18 October 2021 against Brazil in Mexico |
| Jersey Number | # 98 (USA) |
| Domestic/State Team | • 2014–present: Sussex • 2017: Southern Vipers • 2018–2019: Loughborough Lightning • 2020–2022: Southern Vipers • 2021–present: Southern Brave |
| Batting Style | Left-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Left arm Medium |
| Record | In her T20I debut- USA Women vs Brazil Women at Naucalpan on 18 Oct 2021, she bowled 4 overs out of which 2 were maidens. She gave 5 runs and took 2 wickets. |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 18 October 2021: Player of the match in the USA (women) vs Brazil (women) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers • 18 October 2021: Best Bowler in USA (Women) vs Brazil (Women) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers • 22 October 2021: Player of the match in the USA (women) vs Brazil (women) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 June 1998 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| School | Millais Secondary School, Horsham, England |
| College/University | • Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, England • Loughborough University, Loughborough, England |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Psychology A level, Level 2 sport Btec (2014-2016) • Sports science and management, Sports and Exercise (2017-2020) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Favorites | |
| Cricketer | Alastair Cook |
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