| Name | Jarrod McKay |
| Date of Birth | 08-06-2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | New Zealand A, New Zealand XI, New Zealand Development XI, Otago, Central Districts |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Jarrod McKay is a towering 6'5" fast bowler currently contracted with the Otago Volts, renowned for his steep bounce, lively pace reaching 140kph, and the ability to trouble even the most accomplished batters.
He broke into first-class cricket in 2019 with Central Districts before moving south to join Otago in 2020. Since then, he has played 34 first-class matches, 17 List A games, and a T20, taking 81 first-class wickets with best figures of 4-84. McKay's rise was built on strong age-group performances for Nelson and Central Districts, and his early promise saw him line up for the New Zealand XI against Pakistan (2021), Bangladesh (2021), and England (2023).
Highly regarded within New Zealand cricket circles, McKay's 2024/25 domestic campaign was his best yet – topping the Volts' first-class wicket tally and finishing sixth overall in the Plunket Shield with 26 wickets at 35.76 – before following up with a further 22 wickets at 37.90 in 2025/26 to earn his maiden New Zealand A call-up, playing Sri Lanka A in April 2026.
He has also made his mark overseas. In 2023, McKay took 31 wickets at 23.45 for Bridgwater in the West of England Premier League, before returning to the UK in 2025 and 2026 to play for Elworth in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League, where he claimed 80 wickets at 18.80 (39 at 15.31 in 2026) and 648 runs at 23.14 over his two seasons.
A driven and ambitious quick, McKay is determined to push for Blackcaps honours – while continuing to deliver impact performances wherever he plays.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elworth (2026) | 230 | 16.43 | 39 | 15.31 |
| Elworth (2025) | 418 | 29.86 | 41 | 22.12 |
| Bridgwater Cricket Club (2023) | 200 | 16.67 | 31 | 23.45 |
| Name | Jarrod McKay |
| Date of Birth | 08-06-2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Seam) |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | New Zealand A, New Zealand XI, New Zealand Development XI, Otago, Central Districts |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Jarrod McKay is a towering 6'5" fast bowler currently contracted with the Otago Volts, renowned for his steep bounce, lively pace reaching 140kph, and the ability to trouble even the most accomplished batters.
He broke into first-class cricket in 2019 with Central Districts before moving south to join Otago in 2020. Since then, he has played 34 first-class matches, 17 List A games, and a T20, taking 81 first-class wickets with best figures of 4-84. McKay's rise was built on strong age-group performances for Nelson and Central Districts, and his early promise saw him line up for the New Zealand XI against Pakistan (2021), Bangladesh (2021), and England (2023).
Highly regarded within New Zealand cricket circles, McKay's 2024/25 domestic campaign was his best yet – topping the Volts' first-class wicket tally and finishing sixth overall in the Plunket Shield with 26 wickets at 35.76 – before following up with a further 22 wickets at 37.90 in 2025/26 to earn his maiden New Zealand A call-up, playing Sri Lanka A in April 2026.
He has also made his mark overseas. In 2023, McKay took 31 wickets at 23.45 for Bridgwater in the West of England Premier League, before returning to the UK in 2025 and 2026 to play for Elworth in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League, where he claimed 80 wickets at 18.80 (39 at 15.31 in 2026) and 648 runs at 23.14 over his two seasons.
A driven and ambitious quick, McKay is determined to push for Blackcaps honours – while continuing to deliver impact performances wherever he plays.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elworth (2026) | 230 | 16.43 | 39 | 15.31 |
| Elworth (2025) | 418 | 29.86 | 41 | 22.12 |
| Bridgwater Cricket Club (2023) | 200 | 16.67 | 31 | 23.45 |