- Nationality
Australia- Cricket
- Marcus Stoinis
- Current Team
- PBKS
A powerful middle-order engine and a versatile medium-pace bowler, Marcus Stoinis (born August 16, 1989) remains one of Australia’s most impactful T20 specialists. Nicknamed “The Hulk,” his physical presence and “heavy-metal” playing style have made him a global franchise icon.
As of January 21, 2026, Stoinis is in peak form, recently leading the Melbourne Stars as captain in a highly successful BBL 15 campaign. While he suffered a minor thumb injury on January 13, he has been cleared of any fracture and is currently leading the Stars in a crucial BBL Knockout final against the Hobart Hurricanes today. For the upcoming IPL 2026 season, he has been officially retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹11 Crore.
Marcus Stoinis: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The BBL 15 Redemption (Jan 2026)
Marcus Stoinis entered 2026 as the second-highest run-scorer in Melbourne Stars’ history. His current BBL season has been one of his finest:
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The “3000 Run” Club: On December 18, 2025, Stoinis became only the fourth player to reach 3,000 runs in Big Bash history, achieving the feat against the Hurricanes.
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Explosive Form: Before his minor injury, he amassed 209 runs in 6 innings at an average of 69.66 and a strike rate of 133.12.
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Bowling Resurgence: He has matched his best-ever wicket tally in a BBL season with 14 wickets in 9 matches at an elite average of 15.57.
International Status: Focus on T20 World Cup 2026
Following his shocking retirement from ODI cricket on February 6, 2025 (just before the Champions Trophy), Stoinis has focused exclusively on the T20 format. He is a primary name in Australia’s provisional squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup (scheduled for Feb/March 2026), where he is expected to serve as the senior all-rounder alongside Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh.
IPL 2026: The PBKS Powerhouse
Returning to Punjab Kings (his former home) in 2025, Stoinis instantly became the team’s tactical anchor.
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The “Heavy Metal” Finisher: For the 2026 season, PBKS has retained him as their premier overseas all-rounder. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, Stoinis is expected to partner with Cooper Connolly and Shashank Singh to form the league’s most dangerous finishing unit.
Marcus Stoinis: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s | 6s |
| 2025 | PBKS | 13 | 160 | 44* | 26.67 | 186.05 | 0 / 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | LSG | 14 | 388 | 124* | 32.33 | 147.53 | 1 / 2 | 16 |
| 2020 | DC | 17 | 352 | 65 | 25.14 | 148.52 | 0 / 3 | 16 |
| Career | Total | 109 | 2,026 | 124* | 28.14 | 144.71 | 1 / 9 | 106 |
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ |
| 2025 | PBKS | 13 | 85 | 175 | 1 | 1/14 | 175.00 | 12.35 |
| 2024 | LSG | 14 | 84 | 126 | 4 | 1/3 | 31.50 | 9.00 |
| 2016 | KXIP | 7 | 138 | 194 | 8 | 4/15 | 24.25 | 8.43 |
| Career | Total | 109 | 888 | 1,449 | 44 | 4/15 | 32.93 | 9.79 |
