Christopher Austin Lynn was born on April 10, 1990, in Herston, Brisbane, Queensland. Raised in a sports-loving family, he attended St Joseph’s Nudgee College and later the Queensland Academy of Sport. Early on, Chris Lynn embraced multiple sports—cricket, rugby league, swimming, even AFL—showing a natural athleticism and competitiveness. A childhood obsession: he convinced his parents to set up cricket nets in their backyard instead of goalposts. That decision laid the foundation for his future as a fearsome batsman.
Standing around 1.80 m tall with a solid build, Lynn combines brute strength with timing for massive sixes. Dubbed a “hard‑hitting right‑hander,” he consistently clears the boundary with ease, often launching balls 90+ metres. His athletic background translates into agile fielding, making him a dual threat. Off the field, Lynn maintains his sports-centric lifestyle and strong ties to Queensland, turning heads with his laid-back Aussie charm.
While Lynn keeps his private life mostly under wraps, media note his parents Colin and Kim, and brothers James and Matt. No public marriage or children are recorded, allowing him to focus singularly on sport. He supports the Brisbane Broncos in NRL, reinforcing his connection to the local sports community.
A prodigious talent, Lynn debuted in first-class cricket for Queensland in March 2010 at age 19. Just weeks later, he scored 139 to rescue his team from defeat. He also made early impact in one-day formats, scoring a century in his second Sheffield Shield season and showcasing versatility across formats.
He joined Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League from its inception in 2011. That platform elevated his reputation, with standout performances and consistent T20 fireworks.
Chris Lynn debuted in T20Is for Australia on January 29, 2014, against England in Hobart, scoring a rapid 33 off 19 balls. He made his ODI debut on January 13, 2017 versus Pakistan at the Gabba. Between 2014–2018, he played 18 T20Is (291 runs at a 131.7 SR) and 4 ODIs (75 runs at 18.8 avg).
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 75 | 44 | 18.75 | 84.3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 18 | 291 | 44 | 19.40 | 131.7 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 41 | 2,743 | 250 | 43.53 | 55.9 | 6 | 12 |
| List A | 50 | 1,597 | 135 | 36.29 | 96.6 | 2 | 12 |
| T20 | 293 | ~7,890 | 113* | 32.5 | 143.2 | 5 | 52 |
Chris Lynn began his IPL journey in 2011–12 with Deccan Chargers and later played one match for Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him at INR 1.3 crore . He delivered instant impact—man‑of‑the‑match on debut with a 45-ball 45 and a boundary catch to dismiss AB de Villiers.
Despite promising form, shoulder injuries forced him out of several seasons (2015, 2016). In IPL 2017, he made 295 runs in 7 matches (SR ~180), including 93* with 8 sixes vs Gujarat Lions and a record 106-run powerplay stand with Sunil Narine. In 2018, he played all matches for KKR, scoring 491 runs at 130 SR and earning two MoMs. Released ahead of the 2020 auction, he joined Mumbai Indians but saw limited game time.
Lynn’s career has been a tale of dominance shadowed by recurring shoulder injuries. He underwent rotator cuff surgery in 2014 and suffered a similar injury in 2015, causing him to miss key domestic tournaments . Yet he rebounded with panache: a career-best 250 in Sheffield Shield (2014/15), and stellar BBL seasons in 2015–17, winning two Player of the Tournament awards .
In BBL14 (Jan 2025), he resumed form with an 88-run knock vs Renegades for Adelaide Strikers. However, a dip in BBL21–22 (avg 17.9) led to his exit from Brisbane Heat and subsequent move to Adelaide.
